The Board of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) wishes to appoint a new Director to lead the Company, following the departure of current Director, David Bintley who steps down in summer 2019. The new Director will build on David’s legacy and help create an exciting new phase in our nearly 90-year history. The new Director will provide artistic leadership to the Company and galvanise all our artists, staff and supporters behind a new artistic vision, drawing on the best of classical and contemporary works to inspire audiences and to connect with the diverse communities in Birmingham, and the many other cities in the UK and around the world in which BRB performs.

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is based at the heart of England – the only large-scale ballet company based outside London and our home is in Britain’s second largest city with the youngest population. We have up to 60 permanent dancers and our own outstanding orchestra, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, led by Koen Kessels, which ensures we have some of the best orchestral music in the UK. Our annual turnover is c£14 million reaching an audience of over 185,000.

International recruitment consultants Saxton Bampfylde have been appointed to assist with the search, which will begin immediately with a closing date of 24 September.

The BRB board will be advised at each stage by the expert panel, who will also conduct the interviews of the shortlisted candidates and recommend a candidate or candidates for final interview by the board. The aim is to announce the new appointment by the end of the year.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference code EQOC. Alternatively, email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0890 (during office hours). Should candidates require the latest financial report, this can be requested from delia.schofield@saxbam.com

Applications should arrive not later than noon on Monday 24th September.