Vision, Mission, Aims & Ambitions Of

CONTENTS

1) Introduction from the Chair

2) Who we are

3) Vision, Mission & Aims

4) Governance

5) The Role & Key Targets

6) Person Specification

7) Terms of Appointment

8) How to apply

OUR VISION IS TO CREATE …. ENGAGE .… INSPIRE …. ENTERTAIN ….

Torch Theatre At Night, Milford Marina

INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIR

Dear Applicant,

I am delighted you have shown an interest in the position of Executive Director at the Torch Theatre Company Ltd (the Torch).

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in driving the Torch forward into our next chapter. Building on our current and past successes, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic leader who will continue to take the Torch from strength to strength. We seek an individual with the energy and passion to be our public ambassador, championing the quality of the Torch productions, working to increase our influence and reach, whilst ensuring our long-term financial sustainability.

We’re one of only three venue based producing companies in Wales, with national and international awards for the high quality of the work we produce and ambition of our artistic programme. Most recently, our production Grav toured to New York and Washington DC; The Wood participated in a veteran’s event in Mametz, France; and Torch productions have been the recipient of an Edinburgh Festival Laurel Award two years in a row (2015 & 2016).

The Torch plays a vital role in the local community through direct engagement activities such as the Youth Theatre, schools programme and outreach work and through our health and wellbeing initiatives. We are extremely proud of the breadth of our programme, including opera, ballet, film, dance, music and comedy, shown across our two auditoriums and complimented by our gallery, café and the vibrant space of the building itself.

I have the pleasure of sharing the following information which I very much hope will inspire you to apply.

Further information about us can be found at https://www.torchtheatre.co.uk

Nia Marshall Chair Torch Theatre Board of Trustees July 2019

WHO WE ARE

In 1977, the Torch Theatre was established in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire and is one of only three venue based producing theatres in Wales alongside Cardiff’s Sherman Cymru and Clwyd Theatr Cymru. We create and produce our own shows; we co-produce with other Welsh companies and tour our work both nationally and internationally. Our shows range from the classics, to Shakespeare and to new writing. As a presenting venue we programme opera; all types of music; all forms of dance and stream live the best drama, opera and dance from around the world. We also do a season of outdoor cinema (Sunset Cinema), in some of the most beautiful venues and castles in the county and further afield. We deliver workshops and classes for the local community and we are home to local amateur opera and drama companies. The Torch consists of a 300 seat Main House, a 102 seat Studio Theatre, a bespoke art gallery, bar facilities and an attractive café - Café Torch. In 2007, the venue underwent a major transformation and refurbishment project to create an accessible, comfortable and attractive centre to enjoy entertainment and the arts, complete with state-of-the-art digital cinema technology with 3D capabilities. Up to date figures show that in 2018/19 the Torch sold 80,115 tickets provided 1,535 performances with 13,357 child/family tickets sold for the cinema. 448 children attended summer schools and workshops with 150 children attending our Youth Theatre. In 2018, over 4,000 people attended our outdoor cinema events (Sunset Cinema) at 16 locations across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Bristol. Our 2018 pantomime, Pinocchio, also attracted 5,571 children (with teachers) from 49 schools and community groups from both Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. We’d like to think that the above is very much what you would expect a theatre to do. However, our activities go much further and include projects that support Welsh Government’s Health and Wellbeing agenda and increased community engagement.

SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK IN THESE AREAS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Dementia In 2016, the Torch co-produced a play about dementia. Belonging/Perthyn toured to theatres across Wales and connected health and social care professionals and theatre audiences with the experiences of people living with dementia. The play received an outstanding response from audiences and critics, winning two Theatre in Wales Awards including best director for our own Peter Doran. The production was revived last year touring both Wales and Ireland. This rich range of work allied with the Welsh Government’s strategy on Dementia Together for a Dementia Friendly Wales’ 2017-22 suggests that there is a strong basis and shared interest for further work to be developed in this field. It’s also an area that crosses over and brings further opportunities to work with partners in social care. Parkinson’s Dance for Parkinson’s invites people with Parkinson’s and their carers/family to take part in a high-quality dance course every Friday. The weekly involvement in physical activity helps participants cope with their symptoms and learn to understand the level of ability their bodies are still able to achieve. It also is an ideal opportunity for people with Parkinson’s and their family/carers to meet with others living with the same problems. These classes are run in conjunction with Arts Care Gofal Celf. Learning Disabilities My Moves is a weekly dance class for adults; they are hour long workshops of fun dance-based activities designed specifically for adults with learning disabilities. In association with Arts Care Gofal Celf and Pembrokeshire People First. Golden Groovers – Dance for Health Golden Grooves is a weekly, hour long dance workshop for over 50s – suitable for all abilities and energy levels. No previous dance experience is necessary - all dances can be adapted for all abilities and energy levels, standing and seated. In association with Arts Care Gofal Celf. Women and Girls Together In association with Action for Children, we ran a service that offers support to young girls and women aged 12-21 who are vulnerable individuals and at risk of or open to Sexual Exploitation.

Suicide Intervention Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Delivered by The Wellbeing Guy (Chris Wright PgDip. CAMH), the Torch provides a safe, stable and non-threatening environment for the workshop delivery. Autism Milford Haven has recently become the first Autism Friendly community in Wales and the Torch is proud to be part of this; however, here at the Torch, we have been showing autism friendly film screenings for the past ten years and acknowledged by Film Cymru as a pioneer in this area in Wales. We also deliver autism friendly performances of our Christmas Pantomime. LGBTQ+ We actively program both live shows and film that will be of interest to the LGBTQ+ community and hope to support National Theatre Wales in a production of ‘Queer Tales’, exploring what it’s like to live in Pembrokeshire as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Welsh Language As well as programming both live shows and film for welsh speakers, we also run a regular coffee morning where learners can come and spend the morning chatting in Welsh in a friendly non – judgmental environment. Mother and Baby Every week we provide a meeting place for mothers and their babies this includes a ‘baby dance, session, soft play and we have also shown films, where a crying baby or a breastfeeding mum is very much the accepted norm. Only Boys Aloud In the new year, the Torch will be home for the West Wales branch of Only Boys Aloud. Led by an experienced professional choral leader, the aim is to meet every week during term. Any boys between the ages of 11 and 19 can join, there is no charge and no audition. Led by Only Men Aloud founder Tim Rhys-Evans, the group will deliver local performances and join with the other groups nationwide for large-scale performances; equality of access and quality of experience are the two drivers behind the choir.

Youth Theatre The Torch Youth theatre has been running for over forty years and has an impressive alumnus including Charles Dale (Casualty) and Connie Fisher (Sound of Music). Many of our members have gone on to become professional actors or technicians but that is not the main aim of the youth theatre; the aim is to give members confidence to express themselves, confidence to be themselves. After forty years, we’ve had well over 2000 members and to date, not one behavioural issue. We also stage a summer school, one in drama and one in dance, culminating in performances at the end of the course. Outreach The Torch has always had a presence in local schools including performances and workshops. Past workshops for junior schools include: Anti-bullying, World Book Day, WW1; WW2. Performances include Flora’s War and a Welsh language version of Twm Sion Cati. In senior school, we gave over 150 workshops of ‘This Is Me’. ‘This Is Me’ was a workshop-based project aimed at assisting school leavers overcome their first career challenge - The Interview. The aim of the workshop was to provide the student with a structural framework and strategies to improve interview performance. These workshops won the Arts and Business Young People Award. At the presentations in Cardiff, the judges praised the clear and well thought out approach in working with young people as they approach the next phase in their lives. The project was funded by DragonLNG. Shakespeare Schools Festival Since 2000, the Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF) has transformed the lives of over a quarter of a million young people and their teachers. Every year children from very different backgrounds come together to perform on the same stage. SSF use the power of Shakespeare to improve the life chances of thousands of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK and with children with special educational needs. It is the biggest youth drama festival in the world – It started and was developed here, at the Torch Theatre.

* * * * * “Popular venue. Well run theatre with two cinemas, bar and restaurant. Well worth a visit. Varied entertainment. Informative online information available.” – Trip Advisor | 8 May 2019

We are also very proud that our work has been recognised at a number of National Award Ceremonies:

2001 Best Production – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest 2001 Best Theatre Design – Sean Crowley 2003 Best Production – Of Mice and Men 2005 Theatre Director of the Year, UK Theatre – Peter Doran 2006 Best Comedy – Dead Funny 2015 Edinburgh Festival Laurel Award – Grav 2015 Arts & Business Young People Award – This is Me 2016 Edinburgh Festival Laurel Award – Oh Hello 2016 Best Production in Wales – Grav 2017 Best Director – Peter Doran 2017 Best Actor – Llion Williams 2019 Café Torch has been nominated for Unique Cafe of the Year in the Welsh Cafe Awards 2019 Trip Advisor, the Torch Theatre has achieved Hall of Fame Status for 5 continuous Certificate of Excellence Awards (2015 - 2019)

Our show GRAV, based on the life of rugby legend Ray Gravel, has also led to international recognition. The show has been performed over 100 times and been seen by at least 10,000 people. It has performed in the players dressing room at the Millennium stadium for the Wales 6 Nations Squad in the week of last seasons England game. We have performed in front of Sir Gareth Edwards, Phil Bennett, Gerald Davies, Delme Thomas, JPR Williams, Scott Hastings, to name just a few. We have also sold out at the International Edinburgh Fringe, in our London run and taken the show to New York and Washington DC. The show has been very successful at getting not only the Torch but the County of Pembrokeshire on the international map.

“My Wife and I visit the Torch often, it is a lovely theatre and is very welcoming. On our last visit we saw "Grav", the story of Ray Gravell, a wonderful Welsh rugby player. It is a very moving look at Ray's life, very moving and full of emotion. If you get the chance to see it then take the opportunity, you won't regret it. A standing ovation. Thank you all who work and volunteer at the Torch.” – Trip Advisor | February 2019

“Cafe at the Torch Theatre - excellent!! On a dull Friday lunchtime in January, we didn't expect the Theatre to be open, but my companion had known the Theatre some years before so he insisted we go to see. And the cafe in the basement was open - and it was EXCELLENT - interesting menu and when our food came, it was plentiful, hot, well presented and tasted delicious. And the coffee was excellent too. Very good value at the price. Very friendly service, and we got out in plenty of time for our business appointment in the Port. Will be visiting again! – Trip Advisor | January 2019

“Definatly [sic] ASC friendly in the cafe. Visited today to see a film but due to the really awful weather we decided to give up walking round the town and instead spent a few hours in the cafe before our film. Started with some hot drinks too warm us up, service was quick and very friendly. Hot chocolates came not too hot for the children which meant they didn't have to wait ages to drink them.

Then came lunch. With a son diagnosed with ASC, another picky eater and a hubby who is also a bit picky with his food, ordering can be tricky at times. Not a problem here. My sons request for a panini, with the panini toasted and then his ham and cheese added so the cheese doesn't melt, was happily provided. It came exactly as he wanted, warm toasted bread but the cheese must have been inserted seconds before coming to us as not a sign of melting. He said it was the best lunch ever, high praise from him. The request for plain bread and butter was also not a problem, not even questioned (some places can't understand plain bread and butter and will offer every possible filling as if we never thought of them). Removal of salads meant extra crisps. And no raised eye brows at the question "what flavour will they be?", and served in a small bowl so they didn't touch our sandwiches. No problems swapping fillings either.

No rushing us, no issue with the loud game of eye spy, no questioning the 3 hours of us sitting there. Would definatly [sic] visit again.” – Trip Advisor | December 2018

Gareth J Bale as Ray Gravell in ‘GRAV’

While it is important to reflect on our successes, it is also important to focus on our ambitions for the future. These currently are:

• To enhance internal and external perceptions of the Torch Theatre; • To celebrate the theatre as a producing house and to create quality theatre which is a vital component of the public and cultural life of the region; • To use our cultural identity, our skills and our reputation to establish new revenue streams with a view to the company’s resilience; • To offer opportunities to develop theatre and performance skills, particularly to young people and other groups who are currently underrepresented; • To create a programme of learning and participation opportunities within the theatre’s programme which enliven and extend the studies of learners; and • To support artists and create opportunities that are both exciting and innovative.

Finally, we’d like to tell you a little bit more about our home. Set in the former fishing town of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, the Torch Theatre is an iconic building in the local skyline. Having originally got its name from the links with the oil and gas industry, the flame in the Torch’s logo celebrates the strong industrial history of Milford Haven and the surrounding region. Milford Haven itself has a population of 13,000 and is one of the largest towns in South West Wales. Developed as a whaling town in the late 17th century and due to its position sitting on the shores of the largest estuary in Wales and one of the deepest natural harbours in the world, its history is firmly connected to the sea. Today, the town boasts a vibrant marina and a range of attractions including a museum, bowling alley and a leisure centre. Pembrokeshire has been rated by National Geographic magazine as the second-best coastline in the World.

With 186 miles of magnificent and varied coastline, managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (the only coastal National Park in the United Kingdom) with over 50 beaches, rugged cliffs, islands and wildlife, this crinkled coast offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Pembrokeshire is included in a Conde Nast Traveller list of the five best National Parks on the planet and was crowned 2018 Holiday Destination of the year by BBC Countryfile Magazine. It’s also the birthplace of St David, Patron Saint of Wales, King Henry VII, the source of the historic Bluestones at Stonehenge, the location of the Last Invasion of Britain and the birthplace of Rebecca. Clear days in the Preseli Hills offer views as far as the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Stones from the area are believed to have been transported 180 miles to Stonehenge and new research also suggests that people from West Wales may have helped in its construction. Numerous Neolithic burial chambers, stone circles and Iron Age forts offer an intriguing insight to the great history of these hills. International sporting events such as Ironman and Red Bull Cliff Diving have taken place along the Pembrokeshire coastline and have focused a worldwide spotlight on the county’s appeal and infrastructure to be able to host such events. According to those in the know, coasteering was first practiced along the coast of Pembrokeshire, the craggy rocks providing the perfect playground for leaping into the clean blue waters. It's great fun too, but should only be carried out with experienced and knowledgeable local activity operators. While growing in popularity as a holiday destination, Pembrokeshire is also a great place to live – year-round outstanding natural beauty, mouth- watering cuisine, fun-filled attractions and a slower pace of life. Pembrokeshire also has the lowest Council Tax in Wales.

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VISION, MISSION, AIMS & AMBITIONS OF THE TORCH THEATRE

Vision

Create …. Engage .… Inspire …. Entertain

MISSION STATEMENT

The Torch Theatre Company engages, inspires, entertains and challenges our audiences with a vibrant programme of work which celebrates the essential power of live performance to promote social and personal change.

Through our education work, community engagement and volunteer programme we actively participate in promoting arts and culture across Pembrokeshire, Wales and beyond.

The Hired Man, 2008

Aim One - Create

We believe that creating a working environment that encourages collaboration and creativity enables artists and staff to be fully self- expressive. Creativity and innovation are valued in all aspects of our organisation.

We will continue to strengthen our leadership role in the arts community of Pembrokeshire and enhance our reputation as a county of creativity by forming partnerships and collaborations with other venues and arts disciplines.

We will uphold our covenant as a not-for-profit institution by being reliable stewards of the public trust and resources provided to us by our funding bodies. We will always act in a financially responsible manner whilst striving to increase self-generated income through creative and innovative ways.

Aim Two - Engage

We seek to instil in all people a respect and appreciation of the performing arts by communicating at the highest level of excellence and drawing on the strength of the diversity and traditions of our community.

We seek to broaden our audiences through the programming choices we make, by keeping ticket prices as keen as possible and by making manifest our ambition to be bold, challenging and accessible.

We develop policies which will support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of society with their engagement, and benefit from, the arts.

Aim Three - Inspire

We believe in offering arts educational programmes that are inclusive and that promote lifelong learning to a diverse community, encompassing all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to the training and support of future arts professionals with an emphasis on enhancing our partnerships with training institutions.

We provide encouragement for all levels of volunteer involvement and recognise these contributions as crucial to the success of the Torch Theatre. We also aim to provide a supportive environment for amateur companies, where everyone is welcome regardless of skill, ability or background and to receive the appreciation their efforts deserve.

Aim Four - Entertain

We will programme to the highest standards by attracting the best productions, films and artists available to us.

“Whilst on holiday we booked a few theatre trips and we were really impressed with the level of service from staff. The Torch Theatre is an absolute gem in Milford Haven with something for everyone. We also ate at the cafe and again were very impressed with both the food and service. We would thoroughly recommend a visit to this wonderful venue.” - Trip Advisor | October 2018

"I doff my jauntily angled trilby to Peter Doran and his team at The Torch for delivering a massively engaging evening... this production is far more than a stage version of one of cinema’s great romances.” - Arts Scene In Wales | Brief Encounter

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GOVERNANCE

The Torch Theatre is owned by the Torch Theatre Company Limited a company limited by guarantee (number 01327289), a registered charity (508985), and is VAT registered (214 5301 53). It is managed by the Board of Trustees, usually referred to as ‘the Board’.

The Board brings together individuals drawn from a range of backgrounds and is committed to an exciting future for the Torch.

The Chair of the Board is Nia Marshall - an experienced HR specialist.

The Vice Chair is Tim Arthur - a former Torch employee and a previous Chair of the Board.

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The current Board Members are:

Carol Mackintosh (Elected Board Member) - a retired general practitioner and immediate past Chair of the Board.

Dave Ainsworth (Elected Board Member) - a professional actor, writer, and previous member of the Torch Theatre Company.

Philippa Davies (Elected Board Member) - a psychologist and author.

Geoff Elliott (Elected Board Member) - an academic and manager in post- 16 education.

John West (Elected Board Member) - retired retail sector senior manager and Torch volunteer.

Dr Simon Hancock (Elected Board Member) - Magistrate, Pembrokeshire County Councillor and current County Council Chairman.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett (Nominated Board Member) - Principal Public Health Specialist for Public Health Wales, County Councillor and Town Councillor for the ward of Milford West.

Cllr Joshua Beynon (Nominated Board Member) - currently the youngest Pembrokeshire County Councillor representing Pembroke Dock - Llanion.

Cllr Yvonne Southwell (Nominated Board Member) - Milford Haven Town Councillor.

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The Board may consist of up to 15 Members.

The Torch employs 14 full-time staff, 11 part-time staff with more colleagues being appointed on a seasonal basis during production.

Day to day management is undertaken by the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The Torch is one of the 67 Arts Council Wales (ACW), Arts Portfolio Wales (APW) funded organisations, and the only APW west of Carmarthen receiving a recurrent grant (£447,598), awarded on an annual basis, towards our core activities. Annual grant funding has also been historically provided by Pembrokeshire County Council (£80,000) and Milford Haven Town Council (£10,000).

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THE ROLE & KEY TARGETS

Job Title: Executive Director

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Responsible for: Artistic Director; Senior Manager – HR & Governance, Senior Manager - Front of House & Operations, Senior Manager - Technical, Senior Manager – Marketing, Press & Communications and Senior Manager - Finance

Job Purpose

The post of Executive Director is the Chief Executive leadership role, holding primary responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the Torch Theatre (the Torch), as agreed by the Board of Trustees (the Board); working collaboratively with the Artistic Director to determine the artistic vision and agree the artistic programme for the Torch.

The Executive Director is responsible to the Board for the whole of the Torch’s management and operations. Balancing sustainable business development with an appetite for risk to oversee the delivery of the artistic programme, championing the Torch’s organisational values to draw the best from a 25-stong team of permanent staff and over 70 regular volunteers, ensuring the culture is inclusive, collaborative, safe and supportive; as well as artistically bold and ambitious.

The Executive Director ensures that the artistic programme is delivered on time and within budget, with ambitious productions of the highest quality, securing the Torch’s position within Wales and wider as a leading producing theatre company and reinforcing its purpose as a vibrant home for future artists, productions and audiences.

Key Responsibilities

To provide strong leadership as an Executive Director with ambition, inspirational and visionary drive, to build on the success and growth of recent years, taking the Torch into the next chapter of it’s history, securing its financial sustainability whilst not compromising on its excellence, innovation, accessibility and commitment to producing and presenting work of the highest quality.

1. Artistic Programming and Production

• Working in collaboration with the Artistic Director in determining a clear, distinctive and identifiable artistic vision, taking primary responsibility for its development into an artistic policy, to be agreed by the Board

• Overseeing the development and delivery of the artistic programme by the Artistic Director, in line with the artistic policy, including the commissioning and development of new productions, the producing of all work at the Torch to ensure the high standards and reputation of this vital contribution to creative life within Wales is maintained

• Supporting the Artistic Director to identify opportunities to develop creative partnerships within Wales and further afield, including visiting companies and co-production opportunities; seeking to develop collaborative partnerships with other cultural organisations to further the Torch’s artistic ambitions, share resources nationally and internationally and continue to impact the artistic and cultural life of Wales

• Supporting the Artistic Director to actively seek and maximise opportunities for the Torch productions to tour and be seen nationally and internationally, on film or digital platforms

• Maintaining a strong and current knowledge of the industry, both nationally and internationally, and the key players by attending performances at other venues, relevant networking events and umbrella body meetings

2. Strategic Planning

• Taking primary responsibility for developing the overall strategy for the Torch, working closely with the Artistic Director and Senior Management Team (SMT) and in agreement with the Board, ensuring it reflects wider themes and expectations including Welsh Language, Equalities, Arts in Education, Arts in Health and the Arts Council of Wales (ACW) Corporate Plan

• Taking primary responsibility for setting and agreeing the annual budget, ensuring that costs are rigorously controlled and income targets are, as far as possible, met

• Developing, writing, monitoring and reporting on the annual Business Plan, articulating the agreed overall strategy into specific objectives and activities, in agreement with the Board, and with primary responsibility of its submission to the ACW

• Overseeing the development and monitoring of all departmental plans by the Artistic Director and SMT to support delivery of the Business Plan and the overall strategy, ensuring that the Torch builds a resilient approach to funding, financial management, commercial growth and long term sustainability

• Working with the Artistic Director to ensure that artistic programme is clearly aligned with the artistic vision and incorporated into the wider strategic plan

• Taking primary responsibility for programming of incoming productions as a key outcome of the strategy

• Supporting the Artistic Director in determining the mid to long term sustainable approach to the succession of the production strategy and artistic direction for the Torch, as a key outcome of the strategic plan

3. Leadership and Management

• Providing ambitious, inspirational and visionary leadership that motivates and enthuses staff, volunteers, partners and funders, promoting best practice, equality of opportunity and professional development; creating a safe and supportive environment where everyone can give of their best and achieve the Torch’s artistic, social and commercial business visions

• Promoting and maintaining an organisational culture which values the highest standards in performance, both in delivering the artistic vision and in management practice

• Leading the Artistic Director and SMT to ensure effective communication throughout the organisation of all matters relevant to running at an optimal level and that they work cohesively in delivering the Torch’s strategy

• Having primary responsibility and working closely with the Senior Manager – Finance to ensure the effective management of the Torch’s financial operations and its financial viability and resilience, ensuring long-term organisational sustainability

• Monitoring the delivery of the year-round artistic programme, including educational activities, to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget without compromising the artistic standards of all work

• Maximising earned and grant income to ensure that financial resources are managed responsibly and effectively to further the aims of the Torch and its charitable objects

• Leading the delivery, monitoring and reporting of funding and partnership agreements, including those with ACW and Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC)

• Having primary responsibility for the development and implementation of organisational policy to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation as an employer, limited company, registered charity, lease holder; including health and safety, child safeguarding, equality and diversity, environmental and data protection

• Having primary responsibility for Human Resources (HR), working with the Senior Manager – HR & Governance on the development of HR policies and strategy and overseeing its implementation; liaising, as necessary, with the Torch’s employment advisors and overseeing the contractual arrangements of all staff, the planning all recruitment and employment practices including the annual performance management process

• Negotiating, the terms and conditions for visiting artists and creative staff, and taking responsibility for contractual arrangements

• Having primary responsibility for maintaining the venue, and working with the Senior Manager – Technical and Senior Manager – FOH & Operations, overseeing the maintenance programme, complying with relevant legislation and securing its sustainability as the primary asset of the Torch

• Having primary responsibility for ensuring the Torch’s IT systems are robust and fit for purpose

4. Business Development and Fundraising

• Providing leadership around diversification of income streams and entrepreneurialism around new sources of earned income including maximising the effective use of the Torch’s resources to implement the Business Plan

• With the Senior Manager – Finance, developing an innovative fundraising strategy with clear targets, actively seeking and identifying funding opportunities, both public and private, including public grants, corporate donors, trusts and foundations, reporting regularly on progress to the Board and ACW

• Leading on writing and submitting funding bids, involving the SMT, especially the Senior Manager – Finance, as needed and seeking wider support where necessary

5. Advocacy, Marketing and Communications

• Having primary responsibility and working with the Senior Manager – Marketing, Press & Communications for the development of the marketing and audience development strategies

• Nurturing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including audiences, supporters, sponsors and donors, specifically ACW, PCC and Milford Haven Town Council (MHTC)

• Actively striving to raise the Torch’s profile, acting as the primary spokesperson and working closely with the Artistic Director and Senior Manager Marketing, Press & Communications on advocacy and communications, developing positive exposure and public presence within the press and media, both nationally and internationally

• Representing the Torch at public functions, conferences, delegations and in media interviews

• Attending all press nights and major fundraising events and other similar events

6. Governance

• Supporting the Board and working with the Senior Manager – HR & Governance to ensure the Board is provided with concise information to enable strategic decisions to be made on all policy, including artistic policy, financial, management and other matters

• Ensuring the Board is supported in the scheduling of meetings, preparation of papers and taking of minutes

• Attending all Board of Trustees meetings

• Having primary responsibility for ensuring that the Torch Theatre conforms to all financial, legal, statutory and contractual requirements including all relevant annual returns

The following responsibilities apply to all torch theatre staff:

• Participating actively in the life of the Torch Theatre

• Contributing actively to the Torch Theatre’s education work, being available for the purposes of workshops, talks and demonstrations and supporting those on work experience

• Complying with the Torch Theatre’s staff handbook including the Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and GDPR policies at all times

• Carrying out administrative work generated by the above activities

• Undertaking other duties as may be reasonably required

In order to support the work of the Torch all staff have to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the organisation. This has an impact on each and every role, therefore flexibility is key and the ability to respond to change, shift responsibilities and work collaboratively underlies the approach all staff need to take. The above is a guide to the nature of the work required of this role. You will be required to carry out other duties when necessary therefore the above is to be treated as a guide only.

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Key targets for the first 12 months in the role of Executive Director, in agreement with the Board:

• Been identified internally and externally as the Torch’s new Executive Director, having developed strong partnerships with the Board as well as developed and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders, especially ACW

• Formed strong relationships with the Artistic Director and SMT inspire all staff to perform to the highest standard

• Reviewed the existing organisational policies including all employment policies and practices, shaped and started implementing amendments as necessary

• Reviewed the existing strategy and Business Plan for 2019-23 (which will be approved by the Board in September 2019) and drafted the Business Plan for 2020-24

• Worked with the Artistic Director and SMT colleagues to review the budget for 2019-20 and drafted the budget for 2020-21 including the short, mid and long-term capital expenditure plan

• Worked with the Senior Manager - Finance to shape and started implementing an approach to wider fundraising activity including sponsorship, identifying where applications can be made to trusts and foundations

• Shaped and started implementing an approach to improving the profitability of Café Torch and optimising the income generation from all Torch resources and facilities

• Shaped and started implementing an approach to building the Torch’s Reserves, incorporating the above targets

• Supported the Artistic Director in shaping and started implementing a succession plan for future artistic direction

• Supported the Artistic Director in shaping and started implementing the artistic vision and programme for 2020-2023

• Supported the Artistic Director in producing the season of work during the later part of 2019-20, 2020-23 and announced the 2021-22 season

• Played an active role in continuing to raise the profile of the Torch externally, initially in Wales, with a focus on building partnerships nationally and initiating partnership working more widely across the UK and internationally

* * * * * “Beacon of culture with great priced matinées. A changing rota of films and live events in the most comfortable and welcoming theatre for miles.” - M. Fuller, Google Review | May 2019

The Wood, 2018

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• An inspirational leader, with the ability to motivate and drive change in a complex environment

• A visionary leader with a genuine passion for the Torch’s work

• A proven track record in the arts, particularly producing theatres in either, the commercial or public subsidy sector, Welsh theatre, UK regional theatre, or London theatre

• Senior experience gained within a producing theatre company or artistic venue

• Experience or working directly with a Board of Trustees (voluntary, non- executive directors/trustees)

• Experience of development and/or commercial funding in the Arts

• An open and innovative approach to optimise production capacity, operational excellence and financial control

• Experience of working with a diverse range of creative individuals and organisations

• The ability to work collaboratively and form effective partnerships internally and externally

• The ability to forge and maintain strong relationships

• An extensive network of wide-ranging contacts in the Arts sector nationally and internationally

• Experience of managing significant budgets and diverse teams

• A confident risk-taker with entrepreneurial flair, the ability to successfully push boundaries whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Torch

• An interest, strong awareness and connection with the social, economic and political context in which the Torch Theatre operates, ideally the Welsh cultural and bilingual environment

• A genuine and demonstrable commitment to maintaining the broadening of cultural diversity and access across all areas of the Torch’s work

• Experience of the business running of a theatre/artistic venue and the importance of clear strategic direction and meeting business targets

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate stakeholders, donors, staff and creative individuals

• The ability and ambition to work with a range of stakeholders at the highest level to position the Torch as a cultural leader in all areas of its work

• The ability to work collaboratively and form effective partnerships internally and externally

• A commitment to the cultural and social values of the Torch which includes the promotion of equal opportunities and social, cultural and economic inclusion

Neville’s Island, 2008

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Location: Torch Theatre Company Ltd, St Peter’s Road, Milford Haven SA73 2BU

Duration: Permanent position following an initial, successfully completed, 6-month probation period.

Hours: Full-time position - it is essential that the Executive Director is based full-time at the Torch and is expected to fulfil the hours required to do the job, including some evening and weekend work, but is not expected to work more than an average 48 hours per week across the year in line with the Working Time Regulations.

Salary: £55,000 per annum. The salary is paid monthly in arrears.

Pension: If applicable, the Theatre will make a 3% contribution to the auto-enrolment Pension Scheme – The People’s Pension.

Job Purpose: The post of Executive Director is the Chief Executive leadership role, holding primary responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the Torch Theatre (the Torch), as agreed by the Board of Trustees (the Board); working collaboratively with the Artistic Director to determine the artistic vision and agree the artistic programme for the Torch.

Holidays: The full-time holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks (including bank holidays) during each complete holiday year (April to March).

Notice Period: 4 weeks by either party during the probation period and six months thereafter by both employee and employer.

Residence: The successful applicant will be required to provide documentation under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

References: All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted on the official Torch Theatre application form available on the Torch Theatre website torchtheatre.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

The completed application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form (also available on the website) should be sent, preferably in MS Word format, via email to: [email protected]

Please mark your email: Confidential – Executive Director Application

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 27th August 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Open Day at the Torch and initial interview on Tuesday, 10th September.

Following the first interview, successful candidates will be invited to a second interview on Tuesday 17th September. A presentation will also be required, the details of which will be provided in the invite letter to second interview.

Please confirm on the relevant section of the application form should you not be available on these dates.

We will confirm receipt of your application by email.

Overlooking Milford Marina