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Person Specification

The post-holder is expected to have the following:

Skills and experience

• Clarity of artistic vision and ambition, with a passion for contemporary

theatre that explores and addresses social and political issues as well

as theatre that engages and entertains

• Strong track record of professional theatre production, direction and

developing new work on contemporary issues for the stage

• Proven ability to programme and commission new plays combined with

an ability to provide dramaturgical support to writers

• Proven ability to attract and collaborate with artists of the highest

calibre

• Strong artistic, strategic planning and resource management skills

• An entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen and ability to lead The

Tricycle’s fund-raising initiatives

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of education and

community work

• Demonstrable knowledge of marketing and audience development

• Good knowledge and understanding of the theatre industry and arts

funding

• Proven ability to work in partnership, connect and collaborate with

others both internally and externally

• Ability to inspire and motivate others

• Ability to delegate, negotiate, resolve conflict, be responsive to others

and manage performance

• Outstanding analytical, communication, advocacy and presentation

skills

Qualities

• A genuine commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, cultural

diversity and broadening access to the arts

• Resilience and responsiveness to the changing external environment

• A supportive and empowering management style

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