Essential skills and experience -Passionate about theatre, live performance and its possibilities -Experience of working in arts and culture, social change, community work, activism, law, business or other relevant areas -Experience of leadership and effectively chairing meetings -Experience of financial oversight and fundraising -Experience of advocacy, public speaking and building positive partnerships -Experience of managing risk -Commitment to equality and inclusion -Ability to think strategically and creatively -Ability to influence and negotiate -Understanding of the challenges of leading an organisation -Ability to develop a strong relationship with the Co-Director and Team to maintain balance between management and governance -Knowledge of charity law, or willingness to learn -Diplomacy skills and ability to resolve complex situations Desirable -Past experience as a trustee/chair -HR Experience -Experience of managing an Arts Council Creative People and Places project (CPP)