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Deputy CEO / Director of Operations

Circomedia

United States United States, South West
Posted on: Oct. 09, 2025

Description:

Job Summary

As Deputy CEO, this role will deputise for the CEO at Board meetings and external events, represent Circomedia in networks, and help shape strategy and direction. As Director of Operations, it will ensure Circomedia is well-run with the systems and information in place to support its ambitions.

Job Description

This is a new senior leadership role, combining Deputy CEO responsibilities with Director of Operations duties.

You will join the Strategic Team (joining the CEO, Director of Engagement & Participation, Director of Education & Training) and play a pivotal role in nurturing future generations of circus and physical theatre artists.

Personal Specification

Essential

Champions an inclusive working culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and promotes creativity, equality, accessibility, learning and enjoyment
Senior leadership experience in operations, ideally within the charity, education, or cultural sectors
Proven track record in financial management and HR Strong understanding of charity governance and compliance
Experience as a line manager including managing outsourced provision
Experience of leading health & safety
Desirable

Accountancy, HR, or Health & Safety qualification
Experience managing property portfolio
Experience in the arts or subsidised cultural sector
Other skills

Strong advocate for the arts
Strong communicator, written and verbal
Confident and reliable to lead under pressure
Ability to build relationships and represent the organisation
Commitment to achieving environmental good practice
Circomedia's Values

Ambitious: We push boundaries in education, performance and participation
Collaborative: We work with artists, communities and partners to create opportunities and share knowledge
Creative: We embrace innovation and celebrate difference
Job Requirements
Governance and Leadership

Ensure the organisation has appropriate policies, processes, systems and management structures, including HR management, health and safety, communications, customer relationship management systems, sustainability, data management and data protection
Support the CEO by writing the operational reports for the Board, attending Board meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, meeting arrangements, onboarding and offboarding Trustees, and ensuring compliance requirements are met
Attend monthly Strategy Group and staff meetings and quarterly SMT meetings, taking the lead on sessions where appropriate
Finance

Ensure appropriate and effective systems for financial management and internal financial controls, including budgeting, business planning, forecasting, management accounting, delivering financial targets and financial compliance
Manage the outsourced finance support (bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, invoicing) Contribute to funding bids and prepare reports
Job Responsibilities
People

Support culture that nurtures staff and freelancer wellbeing
Establish a Salaries & Remuneration Working Group
Manage the outsourced HR team
Keep HR policies and procedures compliant and up to date
Property

Work with the CEO and Board to ensure that Circomedia has the space needed to provide first class circus and performance training; liaise with landlords; arrange purchase or repair of infrastructure and equipment as needed; manage cleaning and maintenance contractsrsee the property maintenance checklist and ensure the correct licences and insurance are in place
Maintain robust administration and Health & Safety systems, ensuring staff are trained (IOSH/NEBOSH), follow procedures, and keep thorough records
IT and Data

Support IT functions to remain user-friendly, fit for purpose and cost effective with essential planning in place to manage risk
Audit and review evaluation and data collection systems that contribute to the draft evaluation framework and train

How to Apply
To apply: please visit our website to see the full Job Description.

Then, please send a cover letter and CV evidencing your suitability for this role to [email protected] and complete an Equality and Diversity questionnaire.

Contact name: Recruitment Team
Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Nov. 03, 2025
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United States,
South West
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