Curve is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres with an outstanding reputation for creating bold, ambitious and critically acclaimed work that reaches audiences locally, nationally and internationally. Based in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, Curve combines world-class theatre-making with a deep commitment to its communities, championing new talent, widening access to the arts and embracing its belief that “Theatre is for Everybody.”
With an annual turnover of c.£20 million, a thriving national and international touring programme and an impressive track record of artistic and commercial success, Curve is an ambitious, entrepreneurial organisation with a strong social purpose. We are now seeking an exceptional Co-Chief Executive to help shape the next chapter of the Theatre's development, building on its achievements and further strengthening its position as a theatre of national and international significance.
Working in close partnership with the Artistic Director as Co-Chief Executives, the successful candidate will provide inspirational and collaborative leadership, driving Curve’s strategic direction, financial sustainability and commercial growth while creating the conditions for artistic excellence to flourish. We are looking for an accomplished, entrepreneurial and commercially astute leader with significant senior experience in the arts and cultural sector, a strong track record in leadership, producing and delivering high-quality performances or events, income generation and partnership development, and the ability to balance artistic ambition with financial resilience. An outstanding communicator and relationship-builder, you will bring the vision, energy and commitment to champion Curve on the national and international stage while ensuring it remains firmly rooted in the diverse communities of Leicestershire. Above all, you will share Curve’s passion for the transformative power of theatre and its ambition to make extraordinary cultural experiences accessible to everyone.
