Following an organisational development review, FRONTLINEdance is delighted to announce its expansion of its team. This includes the creation of a new senior post of Executive Director and Co-CEO, where we are seeking a considerate, adaptable, conscientious, and confident leader with a passion for driving change and making a positive impact.

This position will be pivotal in providing future stability and support while developing exciting 25th Anniversary plans (21st November 2026).

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director and Co-CEO to co-lead our team. This individual should be committed, enthusiastic, an effective manager of people and systems, and able to ensure the smooth and successful operation of our company, both day-to-day and strategically. They should also be able to foster a vibrant and collaborative community through the richness of dance and the arts. In this role, you will drive our vision forward while ensuring operational excellence and engaging with our dedicated stakeholders and the broader community.

As our Executive Director and Co-CEO, you will be at the forefront of planning and implementing programs that inspire creativity and promote disability arts. You will have the unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and advocate for inclusive arts in our community.

This is an opportunity to take charge alongside our Artistic Director and CEO and make a lasting impact while embracing a friendly and collaborative work environment.

We celebrate diversity and inclusiveness and are committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to succeed. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in leadership, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of FRONTLINEdance together!

This leadership post is one of a few new PAYE and freelance posts FRONTLINEdance is advertising.

We believe that now is a great time to join us!

General Information: Executive Director & Co-CEO Role

Reports to: Artistic Director & Co-CEO, and the Board of Directors
Responsible for: Admin & Operations, Project Managers, Marketing Personnel, and Evaluators (PAYE &Freelance).
Hours of work: Office hours of 7.5 hours a day are usually worked between 9am –6pm, Monday to Friday. On occasion, you will be asked to work on an evening or at the weekend.
Place of work: The company’s new base – Dudson Centre, Hope Street Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Hybrid working can be considered for part of the role; however, regular attendance at the Company’s base will be required. How this might work can be discussed at the interview. Your role will include visiting stakeholders and developing new partnerships, which means travelling outside of the area is required. Nearby parking is £1.50 per day, plus free car parking on a rota basis in the staff car park.
Probation period: 9 months
Notice period: 1 month during probation and 3 months thereafter
Terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus public holidays

Salary: £38,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with 3% pension contribution alongside your contribution of 5%, with The People’s Partnership, which you can opt out of if you wish. This position will be responsible for investigating additional company benefits, updating the employment handbook, and introducing new ways of working as required.

TOIL: will be accrued for work outside of and over normal hours. Overtime pay is not offered.
Experience: To fulfil this role, you must have at least 5 years of experience successfully carrying out a similar role. The level of pay will be determined by the level of your experience and what you can be held accountable and responsible for.

Training: Available as required.

Start date: as soon as possible. We are happy to negotiate for the right person.

For further information and how to apply in a range of formats, including a BSL interpreted overview, please visit:

https://frontlinedance.co.uk/news/were-recruiting-an-executive-director-and-co-ceo/