General Secretary
Employer: Stage Directors UK
Location: remote / hybrid with occasional meetings in London and throughout the UK
Fixed term: Fixed term 5 years (with the option of standing for multiple terms in line with trade union regulations)
Working hours: Part time (2 days per week with the option to expand the role as the organisation grows).
Salary: £50,000 (full time equivalent) Pro rata Deadline for application
Closing date: Friday 10th October 12 noon
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Job Summary
SDUK is currently looking for a new leader to take the union forward, and who will be SDUK's first General Secretary.
Job Description
Stage Directors UK is the creative industry's newest trade union. Our membership is currently growing and we expect to plateau at approx. 1500 members. Our members work in theatre and opera as directors, movement directors, choreographers as well as fight and intimacy directors. Our members work across subsidised and commercial sectors and are based across the UK.
We are currently looking for a new leader to take the union forward, and who will be SDUK's first General Secretary. We are interested in hearing from a range of candidates, and would encourage anyone interested to get in touch for an informal conversation.
This is a unique opportunity to set the vision for a brand new trade union, to work with the current membership, and to grow the membership. The role might suit someone with agent experience, or previous experience with a trade union, someone with experience of government, or maybe someone who has a stage management or arts admin background and is looking for a change of direction.
Whilst the role is currently part time, expected to be 2 days a week, with flexibility around other commitments. There is the opportunity to grow into a full time role as the union expands. SDUK also supports flexible and hybrid working and welcomes applicants from across the UK.
For more information: https://stagedirectorsuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/General-Secretary-job-spec.pdf
Job Requirements
Person Specification
The following experience is required to undertake the role of General Secretary:
at least five years working knowledge of the theatre industry, or five years experience within a trade union.
be familiar with current and future developments in theatre and the way in which new digital technologies are affecting the rights, rewards and freedoms of directors.
well-developed negotiating skills
be a confident public speaker be effective at managing staff and delegating responsibilities as appropriate
Job Responsibilities
The General Secretary is required
To manage negotiations of SDUK and maintain good working relationships with management organisations
To liaise with government bodies, agents' associations, cultural institutions, and other entertainment unions
To represent SDUK nationally and internationally, and where appropriate obtain legal advice and provide briefings.
To supervise and monitor SDUK's finance systems . Develop & strategically plan additional income streams with the aim of establishing substantial and sustainable new income streams.
To supervise and delegate the work of staff and freelance contractors in response to members' issues and queries and deal with members' problems as appropriate.
To manage other members of staff and manage staff relations, looking to ensure that individuals feel fully informed and valued in their work
To delegate responsibilities as appropriate
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