Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations
Theatre Royal Plymouth Closing date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations is a senior executive leadership role, working in close partnership with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and the Deputy CEO, Producing & Programming (who together form TRP's Executive Team) to ensure the long-term financial resilience, operational excellence and organisational sustainability of Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP).
We need an experienced strategic leader to join our Executive team, to help drive success, continue to develop a clear case for support and help us achieve all our plans for the future. We've recently developed a new Strategic Framework to steer the charity through the next five years. During this time we will deliver a major capital project at our building on Royal Parade. The successful candidate who takes on this role will be instrumental in leading that project.
The postholder will provide clear strategic and operational leadership across finance, governance, capital, human resources, commercial activity and theatre operations, ensuring that TRP operates with financial rigour, creativity and integrity.
They will play a critical role in enabling the artistic vision of the organisation by ensuring that robust systems, infrastructure, policies and people are in place to deliver excellence on and off stage.
As a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations will help shape organisational strategy, lead a positive and inclusive workplace culture, support and challenge colleagues constructively, and represent TRP externally as an ambassador for its values.
Further details about this exciting role can be found in the Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations job pack below.
If you require the job pack in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
If you'd like to have a confidential, informal chat with me about the role, please contact Sam Phillips, Assistant to the Executive Team, on [email protected]
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations
Job: Deputy CEO, Finance & Operations
Organisation: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Postcode: PL12TR
How to Apply
Please apply via the TRP Recruitment page
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Theatre Royal Plymouth
As the largest and most well-attended regional producing theatre in the UK, we present diverse productions on our three stages: The Lyric, The Drum, and The Lab. With a regional audience of over 2.1 million, we employ 300+ dedicated staff, including leading artists and craftspeople, and attract 300,000+ annual audience members.