Managing Director for Gloucester Stage Company

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Stageagent
Strategic Planning

• Co-lead and implement long range and annual strategic planning in conjunction with Artistic Director and Board of Directors

Administration

• Supervise daily administrative operations.
• Personnel management, including, but not limited to:
  • In conjunction with Artistic Director, supervise staff, including coaching, mentoring, conflict management/resolution, performance management, and training.
  • In conjunction with Artistic Director, manage hiring and termination process of employees, including freelance and temporary.
  • Maintain job descriptions and employee records.
  • Maintain theatre’s documents (employee handbook, contracts, financial records, etc.).
  • Organize and maintain theatre archives.
  • Co-lead staff meetings with Artistic Director.
  • Provide clear expectations, feedback, and ongoing supervision to staff.
  • Manage insurance needs and policies.
  • In conjunction with Artistic Director, manage educational and apprentice programs.
• Collaborate with the Treasurer and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors on overall financial management. Direct the activities of the Bookkeeper.
• Prepare and implement financial plan in collaboration with Artistic Director and Board, including an annual operating budget which supports the annual production schedule and strategic plan.
• Collaborate with Artistic Director to create production budget for the season, then manage production budgets with the Production Manager throughout the season.
• Manage accounts payable and receivables.
• Manage payroll and payroll tax requirements.
• Manage annual audit with CPA firm.
• Generate monthly financial reports for the finance committee.
• Oversee weekly box office cash, check deposits, and monthly reconciliation reports.
• Manage banking and vendor relationships, including AEA bond.

Marketing

• Co-create marketing plan with Marketing Manager.
• Develop yearly ticketing strategy and advertisement budget.
• Build on current sponsorship strategy. Solicit show and season sponsors.
• Communications with ticketing agency, including negotiating contract, ordering tickets, etc.
• Supervise the maintenance of the website, subscriber database, and ticketing program.
• Strategize relationships with Public Relations Coordinator.

Development

• Maintain and coordinate donor relationships (including acknowledgment and fundraising letters).
• Coordinate and contribute to the writing of grants with the grant writer. Review grant proposals and grant reports.
• Co-lead event management with Board Events Committee.

Board Relations

• In conjunction with Artistic Director, maintain positive and collaborative working relationship with Board of Directors.
• Provide Board with monthly reports to assess progress toward goals and objectives of the yearly goals, staff activity and financial updates.
• Provide logistical support to the Board, including meeting logistics and preparation of supporting materials in advance of meeting dates.

Advocacy

• Serve as a public representative of Gloucester Stage in conjunction with the Artistic Director.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the community, including volunteers, donors, sponsors, public officials, and other civic and arts organizations.

Facility Management

• In conjunction with the Board, set goals for building upkeep and maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance/repair projects (with Board approval).
• Ensure compliance and permitting with state and local codes.
• Procure the annual liquor license.

Producing

• Support the Artistic Director in executing the season.
• Act as primary liaison with theatrical unions, including AEA bonding, production and event contracting, and weekly contribution reports.
• Distribute and collect union and non-union artist contracts.
• Manage financial payment to artists (including fees and reimbursement checks).
• Manage off-season programming with rentals, community groups, and outside theatrical productions.

Qualifications

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• A kind and collaborative attitude.
• Foster a professional and supportive work culture.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and timelines simultaneously.
• Leadership and relationship management experience.
• Strong interest in the performing arts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of finance and managerial accounting.
• Experience with fundraising and development preferred.
• Arts management training preferred.
• A college degree or equivalent experience.

To apply, please submit the below materials by March 1, 2026 to :

• CV
• Email and phone numbers for three professional references.

SALARY: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year