General Manager

We are looking for a highly organised, people-focused and values-driven General Manager to lead on HR, internal operations and office management at Headlong.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative or company management experience who wants to help shape the culture and infrastructure of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The General Manager will work closely with the senior leadership team to support our people, policies and systems, embedding our commitment to justice, sustainability and inclusion into the heart of how we work.

Salary: £40,000 pro rata (£24,000) per annum
Location: Hybrid – London, Oxford & remote
Contract: Part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 5 August 2025, 12 midday

Download the application pack here

Download the Large Print version here

How to Apply

To apply for the role of General Manager at Headlong, please send the following to jobs@headlong.co.uk using the subject line “General Manager”:

• A supporting statement outlining why you want to work for Headlong and how you meet the person’s specifications.
  This can be submitted in any format (written, video, audio, or presentation).

• Your CV

• Complete our anonymised Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, available here.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, contact jobs@headlong.co.uk and we’ll connect you with the relevant person. These conversations will not influence the selection process.

Interviews

First round interviews will take place online, week commencing 11 August 2025.
Second round interviews will take place in person in our London office, week commencing 18 August 2025.

If you require any of this information in an alternative format, please contact jobs@headlong.co.uk or call 020 7633 2090.

Touring

Salaried

05/08/2025

Hybrid, Permanent, Part Time