CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
£100,000 - £120,000 plus benefits
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chief Financial Officer to join The Royal Shakespeare Company at a time of opportunity and diversification
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The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a world-renowned theatre and learning charity, delivering outstanding educational work, pioneering in creative digital work and undertaking extensive creative placemaking activity within communities.
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The purpose of the CFO role is to maintain strategic focus on RSC finances and lead the relationship with the Senior Leadership Team, Board and external stakeholders.
Welcome from Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. The RSC is Disability Confident Employer: level 2.
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WHO'S WHO
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From our Board of Governors, Directors and Associate Artists, to the wider company, learn more about how the RSC is organised
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job title: Chief Financial Officer
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Responsible to: Executive Director, ‘Dotted line’ direct link to the Chair of the Risk, Audit and Finance Committee. Member of the Senior Leadership Team
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Responsible for: Finance Director, Commercial role TBC
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Remuneration: £100,000 - £120,000 plus benefits
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Location: Primarily based in Stratford-upon-Avon with an element of flexible and hybrid-working supported, including in our London office at 55 New Oxford Street. The RSC fully supports hybrid and flexible ways of working.
Attendance is required at Risk, Audit and Finance Committee (RAFCo) (5-6 each year), Investment Committee meetings (around 2 a year) and Board (6 per year), as well as at Stratford-upon-Avon and London premises.
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BENEFITS
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25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays.
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Contributory pension scheme
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Complimentary tickets for productions in Stratford-upon-Avon and London
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Wellbeing Hub and Colleague Counselling service
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Access to the RSC Nursery in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Access to RSC training and personal development
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Subsidised green room (canteen) and car parking
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Flexible and hybrid ways of working
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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The new role of Chief Financial Officer will be someone with the ability and talent to maximise our financial resources in support of the RSC as one of the most innovative and responsive creative institutions and learning charities, delighting and enriching the lives of existing and new audiences at home and abroad.
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HOW TO APPLY
Application is by submission of curriculum vitae and a one-page statement/covering letter outlining: your motivations; how you could contribute to the success of the RSC and a brief overview of your core strengths in response to the person specification.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete the RSC equal opportunity monitoring form. Completed forms will be kept securely and separate from your application, they will not be seen by the panel and do not form any part of the assessment of your application. This information is required for annual reporting to Arts Council England and to continually monitor the RSC’s progress with Equity, Justice, Diversity and Inclusion.
Should you have any access requirements or adjustments in order to apply, please speak to Michael Quest.
All positions at the RSC are conditional subject to receipt of:
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Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK
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A Basic level Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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Satisfactory references
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Clearance from Occupational Health assessment
Please contact Michael Quest from
Ivy Rock Partners for more information:
michaelquest@ivyrockpartners.com
07766 401 842