Education/trainingand qualifications
Relevantdegree or diploma
Healthand Safety / First Aid (or willingness to train)
Computerliteracy in Microsoft Office Software, Gardiff, Ticketsolve and Sling
Professionalknowledge and experience
Significant experience in a leadership role within atheatre, arts venue, visitor attraction or comparable cultural organisation.
Experience of strategic planning,business development and delivering organisational growth.
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Strong commercial awareness and financial managementskills.
Experience of budget preparation, forecasting andreporting.
Proven ability to develop partnerships and stakeholderrelationships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ableto communicate effectively with members of the public, staffand all stakeholders
Experience in overseeing websites, digitalcommunications and online sales channels.
Understanding of health and safety, safeguarding andcompliance requirements
Experience of using and managing digital systemsrelevant to venue operations including ticketing platforms such asTicketsolve or similar CRM / ticketing systems.
Experience working within acharitable organisation or reporting to trustees.
Knowledge of arts funding,fundraising, sponsorship and grant applications
Experience of audiencedevelopment and cultural participation initiatives.
Understanding of theatreproduction and technical operations.
Experience of managing licensedpremises and hospitality operations.
Familiarity with CRM systems,digital marketing tools and website content management systems.
Traitsand competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to use data to inform decision making.
Committed to and good understanding of Safeguardingand Child Protection practice and procedure
Apassion for the arts and community engagement
Ableto carry out routine tasks without close supervision
Ableto identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur
A self-starter with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Someone who is:
- Willing to work flexible hours asrequired including early mornings, evenings, weekendsand holidays
- Flexible and adaptable to changingcircumstances
- Enthusiastic, approachable and teamspirited
