Executive Operational Director

  • Contract
  • London

Studio Wayne McGregor


Job Summary

The Executive Operational Director of Studio Wayne McGregor is a high-level leader who oversees the daily operations of Studio Wayne McGregor’s studio-based activities in London.

Job Description

The EOD is responsible for translating strategic vision into action by optimising processes, leading teams, managing budgets, ensuring compliance to achieve organisational goals, and acting as a crucial link between the Founder/Artistic Director and the CEO of Studio Wayne McGregor, and departmental operations and activities centred around the studio premises in London.

This senior role will have regular contact with the CEO and the Founder/Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor, and a close working relationship with the Associate Director of SWM. The core focus of the role will be to (i) deliver effective management of the Studio at Here East (infrastructure, systems, resourcing), and (ii) support the delivery of the Learning and Engagement, and artist development programs (incl. Resident 6 and FreeSpace).

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Senior operational leadership experience within a complex art, cultural, or creative organisation, with responsibility for translating strategy into effective day-to-day delivery.

  • Proven experience managing people and organisational structures, including HR strategy, workforce planning, and working with freelancers and project-based staff.

  • Demonstrable experience overseeing buildings or studio/venue operations, including facilities management, health & safety, compliance, and external suppliers or landlords.

Desired

  • Experience working in a studio-based, artist-led, or performance organisation, particularly within dance or live performance.

  • Experience supporting the delilvery of learning, engagement, or artist development programmes alongside core operations.

  • Experience maximising earned income or commercial use of creative spaces, such as studio hire or partnerships.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Executive Operational Director
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 09 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Executive Operational Director

Job: Executive Operational Director

Organisation: Studio Wayne McGregor

Postcode: E15 2GW

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