About the role

English Touring Opera (ETO) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Chair of the Board, as part of a programme of succession planning and wider Board renewal.

There will be significant opportunities and challenges in the years ahead for the company. The Deputy Chair will play a key role on the Board as we develop our work in the post-Covid world and secure our funding into the future. The Deputy Chair will be a proactive ambassador and advocate for the Company in these next exciting years. Candidates should bring a passion for, and some knowledge of, the opera and wider arts scene. They will have experience of working at board level, be well-networked and have the experience required to play a central role in the organisation.

About ETO

ETO has a unique place in British opera as the only mid-scale touring company offering regional venues, and thousands of audience members, outstanding opera performances and impactful Learning and Participation projects, across a significant national footprint. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to touring ambitious programmes of high-quality, innovative, and exciting opera performances that engage and inspire.

How to apply

Please email your CV (max. two pages) and a covering letter (max. one page), by 10.00am on 19 April, to holly.holt@englishtouringopera.org.uk. In your cover letter, please outline why you are applying for the role and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate. Please include a completed equal opportunities monitoring form and quote DEPUTY CHAIR in the subject line. If you would like to discuss the role with a member of the Board, please email Holly Holt at the email address above and we will happily arrange a conversation.