We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Charity Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Bristol Old Vic Theatre School into a new era of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a commercially oriented understanding of the modern theatre, film, television and gaming industries, and will be focused on planning and implementing innovative training courses to prepare students for these fields.
The CEO will be responsible for developing a sustainable financial model to support these courses, leveraging diverse revenue streams including tuition fees, grants, research funding, trusts and foundations, endowment funds, non-degree training, commercial training with industry, and fundraising giving.
For full details and to access the Job Description, Equal opportunities form etc visit: www.oldvic.ac.uk/ceo

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide inspirational leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and strategic direction to the Charity as a whole, ensuring alignment with its mission and vision, redesigning and re-setting that mission and vision as necessary.
• Innovative Course Development: Work with the Executive Leadership team to deliver cost-effective, yet cutting-edge, training programs that meet the evolving needs of the theatre, film, television, and gaming industries.
• Financial Sustainability: Develop and execute a sustainable financial model, identifying and securing diverse revenue streams to support the charity and school’s operations and growth.
• Develop Partnerships: Delivering against our goals will require us to work with complementary partners. These partnerships should be dynamic, forward-looking and a good cultural fit with the Charity’s aims.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, donors, alumni, and other stakeholders to enhance the school’s reputation and support.
• International Connections: Foster international collaborations and partnerships to expand the school’s global reach and influence.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.
• Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising initiatives, including grant applications, donor engagement, and capital campaigns, to support the school’s financial health.
• Inclusive training. The School is focused on developing talent, regardless of the individual’s background and experience. “Talent first” - allowing our exceptional students to become the best versions of themselves is key to our ethos.
• Community engagement. We aim to be a significant cultural resource in our local region, reaching out to communities, schools, businesses and support organisations to enrich lives and open opportunities in the arts.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide inspirational leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and strategic direction to the Charity as a whole, ensuring alignment with its mission and vision, redesigning and re-setting that mission and vision as necessary.
• Innovative Course Development: Work with the Executive Leadership team to deliver cost-effective, yet cutting-edge, training programs that meet the evolving needs of the theatre, film, television, and gaming industries.
• Financial Sustainability: Develop and execute a sustainable financial model, identifying and securing diverse revenue streams to support the charity and school’s operations and growth.
• Develop Partnerships: Delivering against our goals will require us to work with complementary partners. These partnerships should be dynamic, forward-looking and a good cultural fit with the Charity’s aims.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, donors, alumni, and other stakeholders to enhance the school’s reputation and support.
• International Connections: Foster international collaborations and partnerships to expand the school’s global reach and influence.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.
• Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising initiatives, including grant applications, donor engagement, and capital campaigns, to support the school’s financial health.
• Inclusive training. The School is focused on developing talent, regardless of the individual’s background and experience. “Talent first” - allowing our exceptional students to become the best versions of themselves is key to our ethos.
• Community engagement. We aim to be a significant cultural resource in our local region, reaching out to communities, schools, businesses and support organisations to enrich lives and open opportunities in the arts