This advert and the full job description are available in both English and Cymraeg. Candidates are welcome to submit applications and participate in interviews in either language. The Cymraeg job description can be found under attachments above.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of senior leadership within arts organisations, including setting direction, delivering multi-year outcomes and leading and inspiring diverse and complex teams.
* Significant experience of producing theatre and/or large-scale live performance.
* A track record in successfully designing and delivering against complex budgets, providing financial oversight and accountability.
* Demonstrable experience and advanced skills in leading negotiations and contracting.
* Strong networks across arts and creative industries, and a track record designing creative collaborations and partnerships.
* Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Understanding and knowledge of Theatre Tax Credit and Orchestra Tax Credit.
* Experience of UK touring.
* A passion for youth and community engagement and knowledge of contemporary best practice and safeguarding.
* Existing knowledge of Welsh culture and/or strong commitment to learning.
* Job offer contingent on a successful DBS check, as they will be overseeing work with children and vulnerable adults., Knowledge of Opera and Classical music.
* Experience using event planning and scheduling software, e.g., DIESE.
* Ability to communicate in Cymraeg, or an active commitment to learning the language as part of ongoing professional development, recognising its importance to Welsh culture and to WNOCC's engagement with its communities.
* Knowledge of leading sustainability initiatives in the arts sector, including the Theatre Green Book or comparable frameworks, and their strategic implementation.
* Proven commitment to embedding diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equality within organisational strategy, aligned with the company's mission to eliminate barriers for marginalised communities within the cultural sector.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, WNOCC operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria and who self-identify as a Person of the Global Majority, a disabled person, or as neurodivergent.
We are at a defining moment in our history. Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru was born in the post-war spirit of democracy, fueled by a national passion for human connection through song. In its 80th anniversary year, we are committed to reimagining the company as a contemporary opera company, fit for the 21st century, rooted in Wales but international in its ambition. We want to reimagine what opera can be today, positioning WNOCC as a pioneering, brave and joyful force in the UK's live arts ecology. We want to champion increased diversity on our stages and in our audiences and prove that opera is the dynamic art form of our time. In this next chapter, we seek an exceptional Executive Producer to join our executive team, working alongside our fellow Directors to deliver world‑class productions, deepen relationships and grow audiences that will power our future. With the right team alongside us, we believe this is possible.
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