Theatre in Wales

Artistic Director - Salary negotiable in excess of £50k
date added:01 November 2011

Bangor University is establishing a world-class Arts and Innovation Centre in a £40+million landmark new building in the heart of the city.

Located in a vibrant bilingual community with a rich cultural heritage, the Pontio Centre will provide a dynamic impetus to the performing arts and to the regeneration of the region and its public performance spaces will become a major focus for Welsh culture. It will also promote innovation by bridging science, technology and the creative industries. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of this transformational new initiative.

The Artistic Director will lead the performing arts component with a clear artistic vision, connect the performing arts with a science and innovation agenda, prepare diverse programmes for a wide range of audiences and use commercial skills to maximise income and pursue business opportunities.

Linked into the very best performing arts practice, he or she will be a proven leader and able to speak and communicate fluently in Welsh in a wide variety of contexts. Experience of operating at a high level within a performing arts venue and of working closely with local communities will be necessary, as will using an entrepreneurial approach to artistic programming.

Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, Bangor University; tel: (01248) 382926/383865; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk; web: www.bangor.ac.uk

Please quote reference number 11-11/46 when applying.

Closing date for applications: 1.00 p.m. Friday 2nd December 2011.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

company:Bangor University / Pontio
contact :
email: personnel@bangor.ac.uk
web: www.bangor.ac.uk

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