Theatre Director

ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry. Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality.

The Grand Opera House is the largest theatre in York at just under 1,000 seats. The Theatre was re-launched in October 2022 following significant investment in its bars, dressing rooms and seating. We host a varied programme from west-end touring musicals and plays to popular comedians and one night music gigs.

The Theatre Director is a senior leader in the venue, a major player in the local community - this role drives performance, profit and service delivery to customers, producers and the business. The role requires collaboration with colleagues in other venues, central functions and in the wider community to ensure best practice and excellent standards. The incoming Theatre Director will be instrumental in elevating the reach and status of the venue and should be an ambitious visionary with the drive to transform the growth of the operation.

• To contribute to ATG's strategic goals by developing an ambitious vision and corresponding business plan for your venue, and implementing short, medium and long term plans to achieve the plan.
• To achieve, or exceed, budget expectations. Ensure your venue is perceived to be vital to its community, and a desired destination for customers and producers.
• To offer inspiring leadership both internally and externally.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk.