Director of Finance and Operations

An exciting opportunity to join the Tron Theatre as their next Director of Finance and Operations, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy.

Established in 1982, the Tron Theatre is one of Scotland’s leading building-based theatres with its own in-house production company. They deliver an exciting programme of work servicing the needs of Glasgow and West of Scotland communities, as well as enjoying a strong UK and international profile.

The Director of Finance and Operations will work closely with the Artistic Director, who is also the CEO and the Board of Directors to advise on financial planning, budgeting, people management, governance and regulatory responsibilities for the Tron.

Who we are

The Tron is a thriving creative and cultural hub for the local arts community, with creatives encouraged to use our public spaces to meet and discuss.

Located in Glasgow’s Merchant City and Trongate area, the theatre consists of an atmospheric 230-seat main auditorium, 62-seat changing house studio, a workshop space, the Victorian Bar (now converted into a workshop, events and rehearsal space), café bar, box office and office accommodation for administration and production staff.

About the role

Working closely with the Artistic Director and senior management team, you will lead and shape organisational strategy and culture, as well as implement systems, solving operational problems and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

The role provides the essential financial stability of the Tron’s artistic and creative ambitions, its operations and administration, its HR/people and its building and plant.

You will support the Tron as a key contributor to the artistic life of Glasgow, Scotland and beyond. You will also contribute to its future growth through the development of the Tron’s work onstage, its participatory programme and its place as an historic building in and for Glasgow — whose creative work is of national and international significance.

The Director of Finance and Operations is also the key senior leader for the successful financial management of Tron events, which manages the café/bar and its popular programme of space and facilities hire.

Within the Tron’s ambitions for artistic and organisational excellence is a strong culture of embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation and the recognition that the management of the Tron’s resources should minimise impact on the environment.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on strategic financial leader with a strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and statutory reporting.

You will have knowledge of effective governance, risk management and the regulatory requirements for a charitable/arts organisation, with expertise in leading teams through periods of change management or organisational development.

Having experience working within the performing arts, heritage or cultural sectors would be beneficial and you may have a professional qualification in finance or accounting.