Key Responsibilities Contract: Part-time (24 hours/3 days per week) We're looking for an inspiring, future-focused leader who is passionate about the arts and committed to cultural equity. You will bring: Please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 4 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements to [email protected] by Closing Date April 27th 2026 (Mid night)Job Summary
Job Description
Providing strategic leadership of IRIE Dance Theatre, working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Founding Artistic Director, ensuring organisational clarity and long-term resilience.
Develop a sustainable business model that ensures operational excellence across HR, governance, compliance and organisational culture.
Develop, strengthen and progress new ways of working that are sustainable and meet the needs of stakeholders, audiences and participants.
Identify new business and income opportunities for IRIE Dance Theatre. Manage financial management, budgeting, fundraising and income diversification.
Track record in relationship building and working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, raising the profile of the organisation globally.
Developing a new Business Plan for the period 2026 - 2028 and taking lead responsibility for the NPO submission that will ensure a sustainable financial future for the Company.
Collaborate with the Founding Artistic Director to support artistic vision, programme delivery, champion equity, representation, and the development of African and Caribbean dance practices.
Strategic development and management of a network of international and national partners and stakeholders.
Working closely with all heads of departments to ensure that marketing communications, access, education, technical administration and all departments contribute to maximising both impact and artistic outcomes.
Monitoring and understanding sector developments and policy and political change which can impact the organisations activities and governance.
Support the Chair with an ongoing programme of board development, including attending and servicing all board, and sub-committee meetings. Job Requirements
Proven experience in senior leadership within the arts, creative, education or third sectors
Strong financial acumen and a track record of successful fundraising
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Confidence in advocacy, public speaking and sector representation
Strategic thinking paired with the ability to deliver results
An understanding of the value and impact of African and Caribbean cultural expression
The role is office-based (Moonshot Centre, Angus Street, Fordham Park New Cross, SE14 6LU), with some flexibility.
The candidate must have the right to live in the UK as the role is UK basedUseful Links
How to Apply
Interview Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026. IRIE! dance theatre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in leadership roles in the arts.
For more information about the organisation visit www.iriedancetheatre.org or email [email protected] to arrange a conversation with Beverley Glean MBE, Founding Artistic Director & CEO