Oily Cart creates sensory, interactive theatre experiences for disabled children and young people, babies, and their families. We are seeking an Interim Artistic Director to provide maternity cover during a significant period for the company, including the delivery of our major new project, SideWays Play, and the development of future artistic programmes. We are looking for an experienced theatre-maker who is able to step into an established programme, provide artistic leadership, maintain key relationships and deliver work to a high standard.
Working alongside the Executive Director / Co-CEO, the Interim Artistic Director will:
- Provide artistic leadership across the organisation (leading a large-scale sensory playscape project and future sensory shows in development).
- Maintain artistic quality and programme coherence.
- Lead and support creative teams.
- Build and sustain relationships with artists, partners, commissioners and funders.
- Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development.
- Champion Oily Cart’s commitment to inclusion and accessible practice.
We are seeking candidates who meet the essential criteria on the person specification, in particular:
- Significant professional experience directing / leading the creation of sensory theatre shows and immersive playscapes or installations.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering high-quality work for babies, children and / or family audiences at a national or international level.
- Experience of creating work with and for disabled children and young people with complex barriers to access
- A strong understanding of Oily Cart’s approach to sensory theatre.
We actively encourage applications from people currently under-represented in arts leadership.
Key contract terms
- Contract: Fixed term maternity cover (expected 10 months); PAYE contract.
- Salary: £50,000 pro rata (0.7 full-time equivalent i.e. £35,000 for 3.5 day week)
- Location: Tooting, London, with the ability to travel for work when required.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…