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Venue Director for Theatre Development and New Flagship Launch

Test Valley Borough Council

United Kingdom United Kingdom, South East / South West
Posted on: Apr. 09, 2026

Description:

Job Summary
We are looking for an outstanding Venue Director to lead The Lights theatre in strengthening and development of the current venue, and lead it into the creation and launch of Andover's brand-new flagship theatre.
Job Description
We're looking for an inspiring cultural leader with experience of leading transformational change. You will bring strategic insight, excellent people skills, strong commercial awareness, and a passion for the role of culture in place making and community identity. You'll be confident engaging with partners, stakeholders and artists, excited by innovation, and comfortable leading through change.
You'll provide strategic leadership, vision, and operational direction for the theatre and its evolution into a new flagship cultural venue as part of the Andover Masterplan and town centre redevelopment.
This role is pivotal in:
taking a creative and innovative approach to shaping and delivering the strategic vision for the venue - ensuring that we maintain existing audiences, while maximising opportunities to reach new audiences.
leading the successful transition to the new theatre by 2028, bringing colleagues, audiences and communities along with you
driving an inclusive cultural vision that feeds into wider town centre projects to transform Andover, including regeneration, place shaping, and our comprehensive event programme.
developing a resilient operating model and future-ready venue workforce, supporting staff through change
expanding audiences, deepening community participation, and cultivating diverse partnerships
ensuring high-quality programming, commercial performance, and excellent customer experience for acts, agents, audiences, and other theatre and venue users
acting as the public and organisational face of the venue during a once in-a-generation transformation.
The postholder ensures The Lights continues to thrive today while strategically preparing the organisation, its people, and its partners for the opportunities of the new venue.
More information at https://testvalley.gov.uk/head-for-test-valley

Job Responsibilities
Strategic leadership and vision
Transition leadership and programme delivery
Venue and programme management
Staff leadership and organisational development
Financial and commercial management
Customer, stakeholder and community engagement
Marketing and audience development
Corporate contribution

How to Apply
For further information on the application process, please visit
https://testvalley.gov.uk/head-for-test-valley/

Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Apr. 12, 2026
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
South East / South West
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