Queens Theatre Hornchurch

London Source: WhatJobs
£100,000–£140,000

Job Summary

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, the producing theatre serving Outer East London and South Essex, is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join them as Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board, providing strategic leadership and overall direction as Queen's Theatre Hornchurch (QTH) heads towards its 75th anniversary.

Working alongside a dedicated senior leadership team, the CEO is responsible for upholding QTH's vision and ensuring financial resilience, artistic excellence and a supportive organisational culture.

By cultivating key stakeholder partnerships and driving both commercial and charitable growth, the CEO will expand QTH's civic impact and deepen its connection with communities across Havering, Outer East London and South Essex.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic and Financial Management
    Developing long-term business plans, financial strategies and environmental targets while maximising income across commercial activities.
  • Artistic and Community Alignment
    Overseeing programming alongside the Creative Director, leading in-house and co-productions and keeping community engagement fundamental to the theatre.
  • Governance and Stakeholder Advocacy
    Serving as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining strong relations with Arts Council England, local authorities and national partners.

Job Requirements

As an inspiring communicator and advocate, you will motivate teams, build dynamic external networks and champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Strategic Planning and Income Generation
    Proven track record in strategic business planning, contract negotiations, people management and meeting challenging financial targets
  • Programming and Partnerships
    Significant experience in producing strategic programming and establishing artistic, commercial and local authority partnerships.
  • Leadership and Advocacy
    Ability to lead through change, empower teams and advocate effectively with funders, decision-makers and the public.
  • Equality and Inclusion
    A proactive commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion while removing barriers to representation.

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