Creative Development Director
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Status:
32 hours per week (FTE 40 hours)Closing Date:
Monday 24 March 2025 at 9amSalary:
£40,000 per year (FTE £50,000)
Sheffield Theatres recognises the positive value of inclusion, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
Are you an experienced Theatre Producer or Project Manager with a deep understanding of the creative development process? Do you have knowledge of the South Yorkshire theatre landscape and artistic communities with a passion for creative leadership and an interest in creating work for diverse audiences and working with emerging writers, actors and professional artists?
We are currently seeking a new Creative Development and you could be just who we are looking for to join our Senior Management Team.
In the role you will be collaborating closely with the Artistic Director, and play a crucial role in fostering innovative artistic practice and work to nature and develop artists at all stages of their career. You will help Sheffield Theatres to be a hub for artist development, mentoring participants in our artist development programme, including The Bank scheme and other talent development projects. You will act as the producer of annual prizes and festivals and be an ambassador for Sheffield Theatres, fostering an inclusive and inspiring environment for employees, audiences and the wider artistic community.
Hours: 32 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 per year (FTE £50,000)
Contract: Permanent
Please see the recruitment pack available to download below for further information and to assist with your application
Perks of working with us include:
- 15% staff discount in our hospitality venues
- Discounts at local businesses
- Complimentary and discounted theatre tickets
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Help@Hand – remote GP, mental health and physio appointments
- Corporate gym membership
- Discounted Westfield Health Scheme
- Discounted Parking
- Life Assurance Benefit paid at twice the annual salary
- Pension with employer contributions of up to 4% and opportunity to join the Salary Exchange scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced holiday allowance
To apply, please click 'Apply Here' below and upload your application to our online portal.
What we need from you
- A brief statement explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, why you feel you are suited to the role based on the person specification and what you will bring to the team
- A CV outlining your relevant experience, skills and background
How can we support you?
- If you have any questions regarding your application or further information about this opportunity please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
- If you require the application form in BSL or an audio version please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
- Additional access support in our recruitment processes may include:
- BSL interpretation and captioning
- Meeting remotely
- Audio description
- Receiving questions in advance
- Additional preparation time
If you require any support in completing your application, you can contact our HR team at recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.