The Young Vic

The Young Vic tells stories that change the way people look at the world. Their shows are created by some of the world’s great artists – of this generation and the next. With roots deep in their neighbourhoods, they reach out to theatre makers across the globe. The Young Vic was established to create a new kind of theatre for a new generation – one that was unconventional, classless, open, democratic, and cheap. Pre-Covid, they welcomed audiences of over 200,000 across 15 productions from their home in Lambeth to London’s West End, to New York City to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. The Young Vic’s programming is varied, socially relevant and formally inventive. Their shows are created by some of the world’s greatest theatre makers alongside some of the most adventurous of the younger generation. This fusion makes the Young Vic one of the most exciting theatres in the world and attracts what is acknowledged to be, the youngest and most diverse audience in London.

The Young Vic is now seeking an Executive Director to work collaboratively with the Artistic Director & CEO to strategically lead the organisation, sharing responsibility for external stakeholder management and industry advocacy. The Executive Director is responsible for the legal and financial wellbeing of the company, reporting directly to the Artistic Director & CEO with shared management of the senior team. Together with the Artistic Director & CEO the Executive Director facilitates the delivery of the Young Vic’s artistic programme ensuring the work reflects the Young Vic’s commitment to innovation, access, and community and promotes an inclusive and people-centred workplace culture. Successful candidates will be collaborative and inspiring senior leaders with a deep commitment to the values and ethos of the Young Vic, energised by the opportunity to join the company as it embarks on a new and exciting chapter. They will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and used to operating in forward-thinking innovative and creative environments with talented people.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from Black and global majority candidates, and candidates who self-identify as disabled. The Young Vic is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Young Vic on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference BARKC. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 15 November 2021.