Chief Executive Officer Opportunity – Circusful, Festival of Fools & Premiere Circus
Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, guiding the organisations towards a shared mission of championing circus as an inspiring and inclusive art form.
Role Overview:
The CEO will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and drive income generation to ensure long-term sustainability and impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, this individual will act as an ambassador for the organisations, building strong relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners locally, nationally, and internationally. The role involves leading a dedicated team, overseeing a dynamic portfolio of programmes, and ensuring a commitment to excellence and inclusion.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, strategise, and motivate both staff and performance tutors. They will exemplify the values and behaviours necessary to drive transformational change and organisational growth.
Key Details
Location: Belfast, based at Circusful’s office on Gordon Street, with travel across Northern Ireland.
Salary: Circa £54,792 per annum (dependent on experience).
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding, with a six-month probationary period).
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays.
Closing date – 28th February 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader to shape the future of circus arts in Northern Ireland and beyond.
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📩 Email laura@circusful.org for more details.
About the Organisations
Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus work collectively to celebrate, develop, and promote circus arts in Northern Ireland and beyond:
Circusful – Northern Ireland’s leading circus school and creative hub, offering inclusive training, workshops, and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. It fosters creativity, inclusion, and personal growth through circus arts.
Festival of Fools – A globally recognised street theatre festival that brings world-class performers to Belfast, attracting thousands of visitors each year and showcasing the joy, diversity, and accessibility of circus arts.
Premiere Circus – A talent agency and resource hub supporting professional circus artists in Northern Ireland, nurturing artistic excellence, fostering creative collaborations, and providing opportunities locally and internationally
Together, these organisations form a unique ecosystem, combining grassroots engagement, professional development, and world-class performance to elevate circus as a transformative and inclusive art form.