Carne Associate Director - Sherman Theatre
Sherman Theatre
Closing date: 12/10/2026
£30,000 per annum
Fixed-term, full-time contract for 18 months
Future Leaders of Wales Carne Associate Director Programme
The Future Leaders of Wales - Carne Associate Director programme will address a recognised gap in leadership pathways for theatre directors in Wales.
Its aim is to help build a pipeline of future Artistic Directors rooted in Wales, ensuring that when leadership roles arise, organisations have skilled Welsh directors ready to step into them.
This multi-year programme will offer three 18-month, full-time Associate Director roles over five years. The Associate Directors will be embedded in the Sherman and will gain experience in programming, organisational strategy, fundraising, partnerships, governance and staff management.
From directing theatre to leading organisations
Addressing the gap in leadership pathways for theatre directors
A major new leadership programme for theatre directors in Wales
Three 18-month paid Associate Director opportunities over 5 years
Supported by Philip Carne MBE and Christine Carne.
More information: https://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/programme/future-leaders-of-wales/



