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About the Role

LCB is seeking an inspiring, commercially-minded Executive Director to lead the strategic, financial and operational development of this unique £500k-turnover arts charity. Working in partnership with our Artistic Directors, the Executive Director will be the senior operational and business leader for LCB, ensuring that the organisation is financially resilient, well governed and positioned for sustainable growth. This is a hands-on senior leadership role in a small and highly committed organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of LCB’s organisational strategy, working closely with the Artistic Directors and Board.
Translate strategic priorities into clear annual plans, budgets and objectives.
Maintain ultimate financial oversight for the £500k annual budget, working with the Finance Manager and Finance Committee to ensure accurate cash flow modelling, controlled production spending and robust financial controls.
Maintain clear, proactive and regular communication with the Board of Trustees; prepare comprehensive quarterly reports on business metrics, strategic risks and financial forecasting.
Partner with the Artistic Directors to deliver a unified strategy balancing financial health with high-quality artistic programming.
Help shape LCB’s long-term vision and identify opportunities to extend its reach and impact, including through touring and partnerships.
Maintain the relationship with Wandsworth and Richmond Borough Council in relation to LCB’s Social Contract and its position as a cultural anchor tenant, including obligations under the 20-year rent-free agreement which commenced in 2021.
Develop and lead a diversified fundraising and income generation strategy, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and sponsors.
Work closely with the Fundraising and Philanthropy Committee and wider Board to develop fundraising opportunities and activate trustee networks.
Oversee the fundraising pipeline, donor stewardship and reporting.
Maximise box office targets for the annual West End production, and work with the Artistic Directors to identify commercial opportunities for LCB nationally.
Lead the permanent team, including direct management of the Finance Manager, and maintain strong relationships with LCB’s wider freelance network.
Oversee the effective, safe and efficient use of LCB’s office and studio premises in Battersea.
Maintain clear, proactive communication with the Board and work closely with the Chair and the two Trustee subcommittees, the Finance Committee and the Fundraising and Philanthropy Committee.
Maintain appropriate oversight of organisational risks and ensure appropriate policies, procedures, insurance and business continuity arrangements are in place.
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, GDPR and other relevant legislation and good governance practice.
Ensure LCB maintains robust safeguarding policies and practices appropriate to an organisation working extensively with children and young people.

Requirements

Proven senior management or leadership experience within an arts or cultural charity.
Strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing small arts organisations.
Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of managing governance relationships and coordinating freelance expertise with internal skills.
Strong financial oversight capabilities, with experience reviewing management accounts, approving budgets and working collaboratively with financial specialists.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Strategic Planning
Financial Oversight
Board Governance & Communication
Co-Leadership
Strategic Development
Local Authority Partnership
Fundraising Strategy
Trustee Engagement
Fundraising Management
Commercial Revenues
Team & Freelancer Engagement
Asset Management
Risk Management
Compliance & Governance
Safeguarding
Entrepreneurial
Highly organised
Mission-driven
Passion for the arts
Financial Acumen
Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) knowledge is an advantage
Flexible Delivery
Generalist
Team, freelancer and facility coordination

Location

Battersea, London

Work Type

4 days / 32 hours per week
Seasonal flexibility around show periods

Experience Level

Senior leadership

Salary/Compensations

£60,000 per annum, pro rata

About the Company

Founded in 1994, London Children’s Ballet (LCB) is a unique arts charity with a mission to inspire excellence and change lives through dance.
For more than 30 years, LCB has provided talented young dancers from all backgrounds with free, professional-level training and performance opportunities, while creating original narrative ballets for audiences of all ages.
LCB has strong connections across the professional dance world, with a distinguished group of Patrons including Dame Darcey Bussell DBE and several Principal dancers from The Royal Ballet, alongside a wider network of leading artists and alumni.
LCB is much more than its annual West End production. Through its Development Programme, Summer Schools, touring companies, community partnerships and outreach work, LCB uses dance to reach young people and communities who might otherwise have limited access to high-quality arts experiences.
Today, LCB reaches more than 11,000 people each year and operates from its own studios in Battersea.
LCB is now entering an exciting next chapter and is looking for an exceptional Executive Director to build on this strong foundation, strengthen its financial resilience and help realise its potential to reach more children, young people and audiences.

Equal Opportunity

London Children’s Ballet is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, artists, audiences, and collaborators.
We celebrate diversity across race, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, age and socio-economic background, and we actively seek to ensure representation and fairness in all areas of our work including artistic programming, operations and suppliers.