Artistic Director

Job Summary Responsibility for creating, developing and implementing new artistically and educationally excellent programmes for children and young people, which support the values of The Play House and the needs of the communities it serves. Job Description Reporting to: Board of Trustees. Salary: £42,000 per annum Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Normal office hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m. [30 minutes lunch break] Some hours outside of office hours may be required. Employment type: Permanent contract. Probationary period: 3 months. Holiday allowance: 30 days annual…

Job Summary

Responsibility for creating, developing and implementing new artistically and educationally excellent programmes for children and young people, which support the values of The Play House and the needs of the communities it serves.

Job Description

Reporting to: Board of Trustees. Salary: £42,000 per annum Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Normal office hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5 p.m. [30 minutes lunch break] Some hours outside of office hours may be required. Employment type: Permanent contract. Probationary period: 3 months. Holiday allowance: 30 days annual leave as standard plus all Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England/Wales. Location: 2-4 Guild Close, Ladywood, Birmingham B16 8EL and at other designated rehearsal spaces etc. Working from home/remote working sometimes possible by negotiation. Pension: Auto-enrolment via TPT with 3% employer contribution. Line manages: General Manager, Teacher Actor, freelance artistic staff and placements. Job closing date: 12 p.m. Monday 14th December 2026 Interview date: 18th December 2026 Anticipated date role will commence: January 2027 or after period of notice if necessary.

Responsibility for delivering excellent artistic and educational tours and projects as required. The artistic director will work closely with the team to: Take the lead in planning for future programming. Overseeing and delivering specific projects and events. Managing and supporting the company’s Teacher/Actor and freelance creatives. Overseeing the team’s work and ensuring we work towards fulfilling The Play House’s values. Engage individuals from local communities and Birmingham arts sector to work with The Play House. Support fundraising where appropriate. Undertake general administration, such as emails, telephone calls and meetings. Support the maintenance of existing partnerships and build new partnerships. Report to a Board of Trustees alongside the general manager.

Job Requirements

We are not necessarily seeking someone who has extensive experience of all aspects of this job already. This is a time for the company to find someone to commit very fully to taking the company on over the next few years, someone with respect for the best traditions and achievements of the company, with antennae for new opportunities and partnerships, the instincts and understanding of the full potential of the work, and the passion, energy and commitment to drive the company deep into the next forty years.

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