Director of Communications
at Royal Exchange Theatre·On-site·Manchester
£65,000
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- £65,000
- Location
- Manchester, On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Director
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The role
A senior strategic post on the theatre's Executive Team, leading communications and brand strategy. You'll work with the Artistic and Executive Directors to turn the artistic vision and business plan into audience-facing messaging.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver the communications and brand strategy
- Oversee public affairs, PR, marketing, audience insight and Box Office
- Grow and diversify audiences and deepen engagement
- Support income generation through audience-led approaches
- Keep storytelling and messaging about the theatre's work clear and consistent
- Build relationships with key stakeholders
About you
- Significant senior experience in communications, marketing, public affairs or similar
- A good understanding of the arts, culture or a related sector
- A track record of developing artistic and business strategy
- Proven stakeholder engagement
- Able to inspire and lead others
- The full person specification is in the job description on the listing
The details
- Salary: £65,000 a year
- Contract: permanent, full-time, 40 hours a week
- Location: St Ann's Square, Manchester
- Closing date: 12pm on 16 October 2026
- Interviews: first round online on 22–23 October; second round in person on 28 October
How to apply
Email the completed application form and your CV to [email protected]. The form and job description can be downloaded from the listing.
About Royal Exchange Theatre
The Royal Exchange is a producing theatre in the round in central Manchester.