We’re Hiring: Artistic Director & CEO

Dublin Theatre Festival is seeking an exceptional leader to fill the post of Artistic Director & CEO.

Dublin Theatre Festival seeks candidates for the role of Artistic Director and CEO. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director & CEO is an inspiring and enterprising artistic leader, with the commitment and vision to lead one of Ireland’s most important arts organisations and possess the necessary artistic and business acumen required for this exciting position.

Working with a broad range of partners, in the city and beyond, theatre, arts, community and business sectors, the Artistic Director & CEO leads the organisation in all its aspects: strategic, artistic, operational, and financial. In this nationally significant role, they lead and develop Dublin Theatre Festival as one of the pre-eminent Irish arts festivals and enhance the festival’s reputation and profile nationally and internationally. The Artistic Director & CEO is required to be ambitious in all aspects of the Festival’s operations and to lead a dynamic and curious team to continuously improve.

Dublin Theatre Festival is ready for a new chapter with a bold, fearless new leader at the helm.

Applications should be emailed to careers@dublintheatrefestival.ie

If you wish to speak with us in confidence, in advance of your submission, please contact our independent Recruitment Advisor, Cian O’Brien at cian@cianobrienarts.com for an informal and confidential discussion.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 27 September 2024.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please see
Artistic Director and CEO candidate information booklet.