Interim Head of Building Operations (Maternity Cover)
Interim Head of Building Operations (Maternity Cover)
About the role
English National Ballet is looking for an Interim Head of Building Operations (Maternity Cover) to lead the effective management and operation of our home, the Mulryan Centre for Dance. In this key leadership role, you’ll ensure our world‑class home remains welcoming, efficient and sustainable, supporting the artistic and organisational ambitions of English National Ballet every day.
This is a fixed-term contract for 13 months.
Please note that this is a full-time on-site role that may require regular working outside of standard hours.
This is a fixed-term contract for 13 months.
Please note that this is a full-time on-site role that may require regular working outside of standard hours.
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience of managing a modern building operations function, facilities management and related responsibilities.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of building maintenance, health and safety, and building operations legislation, including for a multi-purpose venue.
- Strong project planning skills and the ability to assess workload and capacity for self and team to manage deadlines in line with the schedule.
- Knowledge and understanding of the operational workings of performing arts organisations and the practical requirements for the successful delivery of productions, and community use projects within buildings, ideally within the creative industries.
- Experience of managing and working with multi-disciplinary teams and dealing with a diverse range of staff and client demands.
- Experience of team management and ability to support team development and coaching, feedback reviews, supervision of allocation of duties and rota management, creating an environment where team members can thrive.
About English National Ballet
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
English National Ballet is based at the Mulryan Centre for Dance on London City Island in Canning Town, East London. We would particularly like to hear from local East London residents, and would encourage those based in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, and Hackney to apply.