Theatre Director
Trafalgar UK Theatres Bromley Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As Theatre Director, you will be the driving force behind the success of your venue - shaping its vision, leading its people, and ensuring its place at the heart of both the local community and Trafalgar Theatres' national portfolio.
This is a leadership role for a dynamic, commercially minded, and creative individual with the ambition to deliver exceptional customer experiences, achieve outstanding business results, and position the venue as a cultural destination of choice for audiences, artists, and producers alike. You will balance strategic vision with operational excellence, inspiring your team to deliver first-class service and innovative approaches, while ensuring commercial growth, community engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Through strong and capable leadership, the Theatre Director has a direct responsibility for the ongoing success of the venue; driving a process of continuing improvement; embedding a culture that is focussed on results; and ensuring the effective management and motivation of the venue team.
Job Requirements
You will be:
A motivated, engaging, and resilient leader with a track record of success in a theatre, live entertainment, or comparable venue setting.
Commercially savvy, results-focused, and entrepreneurial, with an ability to innovate and adapt to opportunities.
Experienced in leading, motivating, and developing teams to achieve high performance.
Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with producers, promoters, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.
Skilled in financial management, business planning, and delivering commercial success.
Creative and audience-focused, with a passion for live entertainment and commitment to developing community and cultural engagement.
Organised and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and seize opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
The responsibilities are wide-reaching, but fall under the following categories:
Strategy & Commercial Leadership
Programme, Product, & Marketing
People & Culture
Operations & Standards
Partnerships, Community & Group Collaboration
Please refer to the job description for a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Theatre Director
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Theatre Director
Job: Theatre Director
Organisation: Trafalgar UK Theatres Bromley
Postcode: BR1 1HA
How to Apply
Head to the Apply Now link and submit your application by the 2nd of October at 23:59
About Trafalgar UK Theatres Bromley
The Churchill Theatre has been one of the South East's leading live entertainment venues, welcoming over 200,000 customers through its doors every year. An eclectic programme features a popular array of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one-night events, and a world-class pantomime. The theatre is proud to present many 'Bromley Premiere' shows, allowing audiences to see brand new productions prior to the West End or National Tour.