Director of Finance & Resources

Director of Finance & Resources Birmingham Royal Ballet Leadership Role Birmingham (hybrid)Shape the future of a world-class cultural institution. Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of the UK's leading ballet companies, renowned globally for both classical excellence and bold contemporary work, reaching audiences across the UK and internationally. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance & Resources to join our Executive Team at a pivotal moment, driving long-term sustainability, strengthening operations, and enabling ambitious artistic growth.The Opportunity This is more than a finance leadership role. It is a strategic position at the heart of a purpose-led organisation with operational responsibility for a multi-disciplinary finance, property and IT teams within a complex, global touring organisation. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will:

• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape organisational strategy and direction
• Lead Finance, IT, and Property functions to deliver high performance and innovation
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance
• Develop a service-led approach for department teams delivering business support services across the business.
• Drive data-led decision making and evaluate new commercial opportunities

Your Impact

• Build a financially resilient organisation that supports world-class artistic output
• Lead strategic financial modelling across productions, touring, and new ventures
• Oversee digital and infrastructure transformation to future-proof operations
• Enable income diversification through partnerships, innovation, and insight
• Champion a culture of business support services operating in a spirit of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement

About You We are looking for a strategic, commercially astute leader who brings:

• Executive-level finance leadership experience
• Strong governance, risk, and stakeholder management expertise
• A track record of leading transformation across finance and operations
• The ability to balance artistic ambition with financial sustainability
• A passion for purpose led organisations and cultural impact

Why Birmingham Royal Ballet?

• Join a globally respected organisation at the forefront of artistic innovation
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ballet and cultural engagement
• Be part of a leadership team committed to excellence, diversity, and creativity
• Help deliver a mission to bring world-class ballet to the widest possible audiences

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary up to £95,000
• Generous holiday
• Enhanced pension
• Hybrid working

If you're ready to combine strategic leadership with meaningful cultural impact, please apply.