Shape the future of a world-class cultural institution.
Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of the UK’s leading ballet companies, renowned globally for both classical excellence and bold contemporary work, reaching audiences across the UK and internationally.
We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance & Resources to join our Executive Team at a pivotal moment, driving long-term sustainability, strengthening operations, and enabling ambitious artistic growth.
The Opportunity This is more than a finance leadership role. It is a strategic position at the heart of a purpose-led organisation with operational responsibility for a multi-disciplinary finance, property and IT teams within a complex, global touring organisation.
As a key member of the Executive Team, you will:
Partner with the CEO and Board to shape organisational strategy and direction
Lead Finance, IT, and Property functions to deliver high performance and innovation
Act as Company Secretary, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance
Develop a service-led approach for department teams delivering business support services across the business.
Drive data-led decision making and evaluate new commercial opportunities
Your Impact
Build a financially resilient organisation that supports world-class artistic output
Lead strategic financial modelling across productions, touring, and new ventures
Oversee digital and infrastructure transformation to future-proof operations
Enable income diversification through partnerships, innovation, and insight
Champion a culture of business support services operating in a spirit of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
About You We are looking for a strategic, commercially astute leader who brings:
Executive-level finance leadership experience
Strong governance, risk, and stakeholder management expertise
A track record of leading transformation across finance and operations
The ability to balance artistic ambition with financial sustainability
A passion for purpose led organisations and cultural impact
Why Birmingham Royal Ballet?
Join a globally respected organisation at the forefront of artistic innovation
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ballet and cultural engagement
Be part of a leadership team committed to excellence, diversity, and creativity
Help deliver a mission to bring world-class ballet to the widest possible audiences
Salary up to £95,000
Generous holiday
Enhanced pension
If you’re ready to combine strategic leadership with meaningful cultural impact, please apply.
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