Business Manager, HNTjong

The National Theater is seeking a Business Manager for HNTjong (32–38 hours per week). The National Theater is a national theater organization for adults and young people with three theaters of its own in The Hague: the Koninklijke Schouwburg, Theater aan het Spui, and Zaal 3. We see the theater as the ultimate place to explore our times and share the stories we encounter with our audience. Theater as a vibrant hub of imagination and connection, a space that welcomes everyone and gives voice to all perspectives. We produce approximately 15 shows annually, present over 800 performances, and welcome 450,000 visitors in The Hague and across the country.

In our own productions, we work with experienced directors and actors from our ensemble, but we also give young actors and creators a chance to shine. We love innovative ways of producing and presenting theater for our audience. We are radically friendly, friendly and radical, constantly curious, active, and engaged.

HNTjong occupies a unique position within the Dutch theater landscape. As a youth theater company operating within an “adult” theater producer with a robust and dynamic Education & Interaction department, HNTjong is able to realize productions and projects that few other youth theater companies can undertake. Various creators and (guest) directors develop their careers within HNTjong. We produce an average of six productions per season, including co-productions and collaborations: ranging from large-scale productions with a national tour to local classroom projects.

Who are we looking for?

• You are a practical and communicative person with leadership experience who can work effectively within a larger organization.
• You are genuinely curious about others, are a good listener, and easily make connections with other departments.
• You have strong business acumen and know how to set parameters and establish boundaries.
• You have knowledge and experience in producing (youth) theater.
• You recognize the value of an integrated approach at Het Nationale Theater (production, programming, and education & interaction). You know that while you can move faster on your own, you can go further together.
• You have an affinity for the performing arts and for the city of The Hague.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• The National Theater aims to be a theater of and for the entire country. To enrich our organization and our programming for the public, we are constantly seeking new perspectives. We hope that you, in whatever way you can, will contribute to the diverse organization we aspire to be.

What will you be doing?

• You will serve as an equal partner and sounding board for the artistic director. Together, you will be responsible for putting the mission and vision outlined in our ambitious strategic plan into practice.
• You are responsible for the financial and organizational management of HNTjong within Het Nationale Theater.
• You will oversee HNTjong’s activities, ensure continuity, and provide day-to-day leadership to the HNTjong team. Together with the artistic director, you will manage the artistic teams and negotiate contract terms.
• You will contribute to the consolidated financial statements, prepare the annual budget for HNTjong, manage the budgets for each production, and monitor the funds.
• You will constantly liaise with the other core processes within Het Nationale Theater: productions for adults, Programming, and Education & Interaction. You will maintain close contact with the operational departments within HNT (Production & Technology and Marketing & Development) regarding feasibility and project progress.
• You will be part of the management team. Together, you will help shape the implementation of the multi-year strategic plan, as established by the executive directors and artistic directors.

What we offer you:

The National Theater has a staff of 180. You will be working in an organization that aims to be at the forefront of developments in the theater world and to collaborate on creating wonderful productions. The salary is in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Theater and Dance.

Interested?

Please email your resume and cover letter to vacatures@hnt.nl by November 14. For more information about the position, please contact the current executive director of HNTjong, Ulrike Söbbeke, at ulrikesoebbeke@hnt.nl.