Creative Development Director

Summary

As Creative Development Director you will evolve and drive the future of talent and artist development and new creative projects at Sheffield Theatres. You will spearhead efforts to nurture and develop artists at all stages of their careers, ensuring that Sheffield Theatres remains a hub for exceptional and transformative work.

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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

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

 

Organisation

Sheffield Theatres

Salary (Exact)

££40,000 (£50,000 FTE)

Closing Date

24/03/2025

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Creative & Direction

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