Job Executive Director, Largs North

Looking for a dynamic & creative Executive Director to grow the company & work strategically for Civic Digits to become a leader of groundbreaking data driven theatre in Scotland and internationally.

This is a new leadership role at an exciting time of growth for Civic Digits, which has recently joined Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Fund portfolio, with funding in place until 2028. The Executive Director will work with our Artistic Director/CEO and our Board, to grow the company and work strategically to achieve our ambitions to be a leader of groundbreaking data driven theatre both in Scotland and internationally.

We have two digitally immersive flagship projects The Big Data Show and Many Good Men, which are ready to grow, to develop more partners, stakeholders, funding and sponsorship - and ultimately to reach audiences. We are also developing a new digital platform to facilitate more accessible interaction with live performance online, in person and in hybrid.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative person. Someone who is passionate about the role and politics of data driven technology in our lives today, someone who will partner with us in creating the strategy for a fast-growing company and be fearlessly ambitious in pursuing that strategy.

Applications should be submitted to Write to the company by 23:59 on 25th August (Mon) Interviews will be held w/c 1st September 2025.

Role: Executive Director
Accountable To: Artistic Director/CEO and Civic Digits’ board
Location: Edinburgh & on location as required/agreed
Contract type: Fixed Term, 12 months, 0.6 FTE
Fee: £48,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE, £28,800)
Hours: 35 hours per week pro rata (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week)

Essential role and responsibilities:

Company Growth
● Developing and implementing the company’s strategy for growth
● Developing and maintaining our network of stakeholders and partners

Finance and budgets
● Having on-going oversight of the company’s cash flow and budgets

Fundraising:
● Supporting the team in creating fundraising strategies
● Developing and implementing a sponsorship strategy with the support of the Artistic Director and implementing it and/or overseeing the implementation

What are we looking for?
● Significant experience as a senior manager, producer or company director (experience of working in the arts is non-essential)
● A proven track record of creating and developing successful and sustainable projects or products
● Financial management skills
● Excellent communication skills
● Knowledge of the requirements, and passion, to champion equity, diversity and inclusivity
● HR management experience

More info on website.

The deadline is Monday 25 August 2025 at 23:59.

TAGGED:
Audience Development / Digital Technology and Games / Education / Theatre / Young People (aged 0 to 25)