CEO

Overview

The CEO will provide visionary leadership, strong strategic direction, and robust operational management. Working closely with the Artistic Director and Board, you will guide the organisation toward long-term sustainability, increased visibility and deeper creative & social engagement. You will ensure IRIE! remains a vital force in the UK's cultural landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership of IRIE Dance Theatre, working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Founding Artistic Director, ensuring organisational clarity and long-term resilience
• Develop a sustainable business model that ensures operational excellence across HR, governance, compliance and organisational culture
• Develop, strengthen and progress new ways of working that are sustainable and meet the needs of stakeholders, audiences and participants
• Identify new business and income opportunities for IRIE Dance Theatre. Manage financial management, budgeting, fundraising and income diversification
• Track record in relationship building and working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, raising the profile of the organisation globally
• Developing a new Business Plan for the period 2026 - 2028 and taking lead responsibility for the NPO submission that will ensure a sustainable financial future for the Company
• Collaborate with the Founding Artistic Director to support artistic vision, programme delivery, champion equity, representation, and the development of African and Caribbean dance practices
• Strategic development and management of a network of international and national partners and stakeholders
• Working closely with all heads of departments to ensure that marketing communications, access, education, technical administration and all departments contribute to maximising both impact and artistic outcomes
• Monitoring and understanding sector developments and policy and political change which can impact the organisations activities and governance
• Support the Chair with an ongoing programme of board development, including attending and servicing all board, and sub-committee meetings.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 4 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements to by Closing Date April 27th 2026 (Midnight).

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

IRIE! dance theatre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in leadership roles in the arts.

Contact

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street

Leicester, LE1 1RE

For more information about the organisation visit the website (link below) or email to arrange a conversation with Beverley Glean MBE, Founding Artistic Director & CEO.