Theatres Adviser

Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is looking for a Theatres Adviser with knowledge and experience of theatre buildings and the wider theatre sector, to be part of its small team of Advisers. 

Working closely with the Architecture, Planning and Theatres at Risk Advisers, you will bring your expertise as a theatre industry professional at a senior level to provide advice, guidance and signposting to theatre operators, owners, local authorities, campaign groups, developers and other stakeholders to support the resilience and wellbeing of the UK’s theatres.  

This will cover a range of topics including governance, viability, operating models, business planning, ownership and leases, income generation, fundraising, and capital projects. You will also manage our grant giving programmes to support theatres to make building improvements and will work alongside the Director to advocate for measures which support the wellbeing of theatres and promote the value of theatres in placemaking. 

You will be joining at an exciting time as we deliver Theatres Fit for the Future, our new 3 year strategy. The role offers an opportunity to play a key role in helping the organisation deliver on our objectives and make a difference to the UK’s theatres.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply as Theatres Trust is keen for the team and its work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities it serves.

Salary - £45,000-£48,000 dependent on experience, plus generous holiday and pension package.

The role is suitable for job share applications and we can also offer hybrid  / remote working options.

Deadline for applications: Midday on Friday 11 October 2024.

Interviews will take place at the Theatres Trust offices on Thursday 31 October 2024.

To apply, please download the Application Form and Job Pack from the Trust's website