Artistic Director

We’re now looking for our next Artistic Director, who will deliver a clear and dynamic creative vision across our producing, programming and engagement work.

The Artistic Director is the creative lead for Leeds Playhouse, responsible for setting an overall artistic vision that is pioneering, invigorating and relevant.

The Artistic Director works in close collaboration with the Chief Executive to fulfil the theatre’s vision, mission and values. They will ensure that the work reflects the Playhouse’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, that excellence is achieved in all its activities, and that the creative programme takes full account of the artistic, financial and organisational policies agreed with the Board.

As one of the country’s largest producing theatres, Leeds Playhouse plays a major part in the UK theatre ecology. This is a remarkable opportunity to continue to develop exciting and innovative work which serves the diverse communities of Leeds.

If you have a proven track record as a theatre artist, with a reputation for artistic excellence, and you meet the essential requirements for the role, we’d love to hear from you. We are interested in expressions of interest from a wide range of candidates, and are keen to hear how your skills and experience will enable you to fulfil the role. Equally, we will want to discuss with you how we could best support you in this role.

Salary for this role is circa £75,000 per year, please see the job pack for more details or contact our recruiter Mary Caws via [email protected] to find out more about the kind of person we are looking for.

Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website listing.

To apply, please see the job pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, 23 January 2025.