At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative theatre projects, engaging communities and artists across Wales.
- Company: Join Hijinx, a dynamic theatre company focused on inclusivity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for artistic growth and community impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on nurturing talent and creativity.
- Why this job: Make ambitious theatre that connects people and challenges perceptions.
- Qualifications: Experience in directing and a passion for inclusive creative practices.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Are you an experienced director andcreativepractitioner who believes in the power of theatre to connect people, challengeperceptionsand create opportunities? Do you bring imagination, careand collaboration to your work? Are you excited by making ambitious, inclusive theatre with artists and communities?
We’relooking for anexperienced Associate Director to join the Hijinx team, developingand deliveringprojects across our Creative Engagement programme and wider artistic work.
This is a role for someone who loves bringing people together to makeambitious workhappen.
You’llwork with artists, participants, freelancersand partners across Wales to create theatre that is playful, ambitiousand inclusive, supporting people to explore their creativity and share their stories.
You’llbe part of a collaborative creative team, working closely with the Artistic Director/Co-CEO, Executive Producer, Producer and Artist Development Director to shape Hijinx’s artistic programme and create the conditions for brilliant work to happen.
In this role, you’ll
- Support Hijinx’s Creative Engagement programme; directing, co-creating and facilitating participatory projects with communities across Wales.
- Oversee and act as Director on Odyssey Theatre, Hijinx’s community company, supporting the group’s artistic development and creating an annual production with its members.
- Direct and develop new work across Hijinx’s programme, including research and development with Hijinx Ensemble and the creation of new street theatre work.
- Support and nurture freelance artists and creative teams, building collaborative environments where people feel welcomed, supported and able to do their best work.
- Work alongside the Artistic Director and wider creative team to develop new ideas, partnerships and opportunities for Hijinx’s artistic programme.
- Contribute to the delivery of Hijinx Unity Festival, supporting the sharing of creative work by Hijinx artists, participants and communities.
- Champion inclusive practice, accessibility and safeguarding across all areas of creative delivery.
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Associate Director in Wales employer: Arts Company
As an employer, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity and creativity. Our location in Cardiff allows for rich collaboration with local communities and artists, providing unique opportunities for professional growth and engagement in meaningful projects like the Dream Inheritances exhibition. We prioritise employee development through partnerships with emerging artists and community initiatives, ensuring that every team member can contribute to and learn from impactful cultural dialogues.
