Associate Director, Dance Page 2 The line-management of our Creative Team roles will be shared between the CEO/Executive Producer, the Executive Director, Producing & Programming & the Director of Strategic Projects. Exactly who is managed by who will be decided once the appointments have been made in relation to skills, professional experience and natural synergy. Line management - Artists appointed to projects Salary - £32,000 to £42,000 Contract - Part time, permanent, on payroll or freelance, expected to be equivalent of 50% of a full-time role. Page 3 About our Associate Director Roles Our Associate Directors will be creatively and personally ambitious with an innovative and collaborative approach. They could be practicing artists who will make work for TRP’s stages, communities and spaces or creative producers able to bring-artists together. They will, in time, be able to define and articulate a clear and compelling artistic vision for their artform area. Alongside engaging world-class and high-profile creative artists, they will be committed to commissioning new and diverse work, supporting emerging and mid-career artists and providing talent development opportunities on TRP’s stages. They will champion equity, diversity and inclusion and will ensure that it is fully embedded in all aspects of TRP’s work, both on and off the stage. The successful candidates will be well-connected within the theatre industry and understand the need for balance within the artistic programme, delivering a diverse programme of work which will appeal to a broad range of audiences. They will push boundaries and take creative risks whilst ensuring that TRP continues to sustain and build its audiences and delivery against agreed financial objectives. Page 4 Key Responsibilities With the wider creative team, set the creative vision for the organisation and provide artistic leadership to TRP’s dance programme. Oversee all creative aspects of our theatre programme working closely with members of the Executive and other Leadership Team members. Work with the Leadership team to set an organisational culture that is inclusive, collaborative, safe and supportive; as well as artistically bold and ambitious. Creative Leadership Take responsibility for the creative policy of TRP’s dance programme and work in conjunction with the rest of the creative team to develop and deliver an artistic programme that reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, diversity and inclusion, and serves its target audiences. Develop and deliver dance productions and projects. Identify dance artists and companies who could make work, and bring work, to TRP. Deliver an ambitious and distinctive programme that brings to life the vision and ensures a strong artistic identity and reputation for TRP at a regional, national and international level. Identify and commission inspirational dance-makers / choreographers to work with TRP; providing appropriate advice and support to them so they can maximise their creative potential. Nurture a new diverse generation of theatre-makers in close collaboration with TRP’s Head of Artist Development. Work collaboratively and develop co-productions using existing and new artistic relationships with creative artists, dance makers, and companies, that supports the delivery of the artistic vision. Advocate for, support and create opportunities for South West based artists. Page 5 Personal Specification Experience as a dance-maker/choreographer/dancer or creative producer with a genuine passion for dance in multi-artform venues. Proven relevant professional experience within producing theatre environments, as a dance maker across UK theatre. Experience of working with commissioned choreographers with a strong understanding of the theatre-making process. A genuine interest in creating work for a variety of spaces and audiences. Experience of delivering work against budgets. Experience of working in collaboration. Skills Proven ability to create new work. Demonstrates a high level of skill in establishing collaborative working relationships with a wide range of theatre artists in a creative team Artistically versatile whilst able to prioritise multiple work streams Excellent time-management and planning skills, yet able to be flexible and adaptable within a changing environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate fresh ideas and integrate them into the artistic vision The ability to articulate TRP’s artistic vision to inspire and excite a wide range of stakeholders The skill to balance innovation and creative flair with the need for commercial awareness Qualities Credible, exciting and inspiring leadership and motivational style Committed to diversity and inclusion A strong reputation for being a good and caring person A track record for being generous of spirit with other artists and team members End