Business Director

Purpose of the position

You will hold a leadership position, working closely with and coordinating with the artistic director to determine the organization’s artistic direction. There is some overlap in your responsibilities, but while the artistic director focuses more on day-to-day operations and the organization’s artistic direction, your emphasis will be on long-term planning and collaborative partners, such as the Utrecht Theater Council (UTO) and the Utrecht Amateur Education Network (NAU).

As Business Director, you not only understand the importance of strategic thinking, but you’ll also have the freedom to establish structure and bring your vision to life, with the team’s performance serving as your guiding principle. In this role, you are both an innovator and a connector. The business director is responsible for financial policy, fundraising, HR policy, and (co-)managing the team, and shapes the development, implementation, execution, and professionalization of TSU’s operations.

In addition, the business director works closely with the residents and contractors at our property at Domplein 4 and is skilled at building relationships through stakeholder management.

We are looking for someone

• With extensive experience in business and cultural entrepreneurship: you possess sharp strategic insight and have the ability to develop and implement a long-term vision;
  
• With solid financial knowledge and administrative experience: you are skilled in financial planning and budgeting, fundraising, and grant applications;
  
• With energy and enthusiasm, and a desire to continue building a growing theater school together with the team;
  
• With experience in prioritizing and organizing: you have the resilience and stamina to persevere in a constantly changing environment;
  
• who possesses political acumen and has experience working with the municipality as a funding agency
  
• Who has strong communication skills—both written and verbal;
  
• And preferably someone who is familiar with the city of Utrecht and has knowledge of developments in the amateur arts and theater sector.
  

What do we offer you?

An inspiring workplace at our location on Domplein and the flexibility to set your own schedule. You’ll also be part of an enthusiastic team with six direct colleagues and a large group of instructors.

Your salary is competitive within the cultural sector and is classified under job grade 12 of the Collective Labor Agreement for Arts Education. This is initially a one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter.

Would you like to comment?

Please send a cover letter (written or video) along with your resume by Thursday, February 8, to sollicitatie@theaterschoolutrecht.nl. The first interviews are scheduled for Thursday, February 15.

Theaterschool Utrecht is committed to being an inclusive organization and adheres to the Diversity & Inclusion Code. We strive to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of society. We take this into account during the selection process. If you prefer, you may also apply anonymously.

Questions?

Call Hanneke Bouwsema, Interim Director of the Utrecht Theatre School, at 06-42288228 or send an email to hanneke@theaterschoolutrecht.nl.