Contract Type This is a full time permanent role, however to support flexible working we are very happy to consider part time or other types of flexible working Salary: £60,000 (or pro rata if part time) As a member of the Senior leadership team, this role may involve additional hours and include occasional evening and weekend working About Us Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region. We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities. About the role Assistant Directors at Norwich Theatre work in partnership with the Directors Team to form part of a Strategy Group collectively responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of Norwich Theatre’s strategy. These key roles act as an ambassador for Norwich Theatre’s vision, mission and values in representing the organisation in a variety of settings. Collectively and individually, Assistant Directors have ownership and accountability for elements of organisational performance and monitoring. The Assistant Director Business Planning and Risk will support the Finance Director and Chief Resource Officer in terms of longer-term business planning, both financial and other resource related. Overseeing the Finance, IT and Data Analysis functions, and working collaboratively with SLT colleagues, you will identify growth opportunities and strategic projects for future planning. The emphasis will be on data-centric decision-making processes using data from multiple sources and the application of these in our growth strategy. This new position will enable faster and more consistent decision making on new and developmental organisational projects through accurate financial modelling, risk assessment and data analysis. About you You are likely to have significant experience of leading, motivating, coaching, mentoring, and developing highly performing teams to achieve organisational goals and personal growth. You will have experience of organisational performance monitoring through the development of strategic organisational KPI’s. You will demonstrate the ability to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities to inform the development of strategies and plans to achieve organisational goals. With clear financial and commercial acumen, an analytical background and strong problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to interpret data insights to drive strategic decision making, the ability to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities and innovate responsibly. An understanding and implementation of risk assessment practices and management strategies is also essential in order to act as an advisor in decision-making by the Executive Director team. An interest in the arts is always a bonus! We offer A good salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.