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Executive Director for Galway Community Circusexpired

Galway Community Circus - School - Ireland - StageLync

Posted by:  Galway Community Circus

Posted on: Oct. 19, 2023
Ireland Ireland, Galway

Description:

Executive Director for Galway Community Circus

Can you help us reach our vision of a future in which play, care and creativity are nurtured through circus education accessible to every child in Ireland?

Galway Community Circus is seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead our organisation in the next phase of our journey as we deliver inclusive and boundary-breaking circus arts participation and education following our 2023-2027 strategic plan ‘Creating Magic Together’.

The Board is welcoming applications from exceptional candidates with a proven track record, skills and experience to provide inspirational and effective leadership for Galway Community Circus. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will initiate and deliver artistic, strategic and business objectives, provide clear direction, manage change, and support and engage staff, board and stakeholders.

We understand that sometimes the listed criteria can feel intimidating, but don't let that stop you from applying. Your drive and fresh perspective could be just what Galway Community Circus needs and this could be your chance to lead and make a difference in a thriving community.

See the full job description and Recruitment Pack here: https://www.galwaycommunitycircus.com/news/were-hiring-executive-director

Terms of Appointment

Salary: €55,000 Per Annum

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Line manager to: Head of Circus School, Head of Projects and Development, Head of Finance and Governance

Hours: Full-time role 40 hours (5 days) per week, including a daily paid 0.5-hour lunch break. Hours will vary during busy periods, with occasional weekend and evening work. Holidays: 4 weeks + public holidays + additional hours/days as per organisation’s TOIL Policy.

Location: Based at Galway Community Circus, Galway City, Ireland (wheelchair accessible) with some national and international travel. This position is open to hybrid working (pending agreement and team requirements) including flexible working hours, remote work options and access supports. A fully remote working option is not available for this post.

Contract: Three-year contract pending probation period of 6 months, with a 3-month review.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 13th November 2023

Interviews held on: Weeks commencing 27th November and 4th December 2023

Please provide your CV and a letter of application detailing your suitability for the role to [email protected] with “Executive Director” in the subject line.

Please contact Dr Ian Walsh, Chairperson, at [email protected] or Ulla Hokkanen, Executive Creative Director, at [email protected] for any questions about the role.

Galway Community Circus is an equal opportunities employer, and it does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability or race.
Application Deadline: Nov. 13, 2023 5:00 am
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrative
Job Location: Ireland,
Galway
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