Executive Director in City of Westminster

Intermission Youth is seeking an Executive Director to anchor the organisation and lead our strategy, helping to raise aspirations and transform young lives through theatre and the arts., Intermission Youth is entering an exciting new chapter. With multiple strands now thriving, we are building the structures needed for long-term sustainability and growth and are ready to strengthen our operational, financial and governance foundations.

Working closely with the Artistic Director, Chair and Board, the Executive Director will be the organisational anchor, leading strategy execution, financial sustainability, fundraising, operations, people management and organisational development. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next era of a respected youth arts charity, supporting both a thriving artistic programme and meaningful social impact.

We are looking for a collaborative leader who can build systems and structure without losing the culture that makes Intermission special – relational, flexible, youth‑centred and artistically led. A key part of the role will be helping to capture and embed institutional knowledge, reduce over‑reliance on individuals, and position the organisation for an ambitious future, including the development of Intermission\’s new cultural home.

Intermission Youth is a vibrant East London theatre and arts charity that transforms the lives of young people by helping them make positive choices and reach their full potential through drama, theatre and film.

Working with diverse young people aged 11-30, we combine bold artistic programming with practical training and community projects to build confidence, skills and pathways into creative and civic life. Founded to place young voices at the heart of high‑quality performance, we are a small, fast‑paced and ambitious team, proud of our national profile and recognised impact.

We balance artistic rigour with a deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and social change, developing alumni routes into leadership while creating a welcoming cultural home for our communities.

As we grow – including plans for a new venue and expanded partnerships – we remain rooted in collaboration, care and creative excellence, using theatre as a practical tool for opportunity, belonging and long‑term positive change.