New Opera House Directors to be in place next month

Sunday 17 September 2023

The Opera House Board said that they have received a "fantastic response" to their recent recruitment campaign for new Non-Executive Directors – and hope to have the new postholders in place next month.

As Ashbe Construction begin works on the extensive refurbishment of the Opera House building, plans to create a new Board of Directors are also underway.

The Non-Executive Director (NED) description called for individuals who are "passionate about art and artists, building community cohesion, and believe that care and equity should sit at the heart of everything that we do".

Pictured: The proposed new façade for the Jersey Opera House. 

The un-paid position was advertised is being particularly suited to people with a a background in the arts, property development, fundraising, or hospitality.

The application deadline has now passed and the applications in are the process of being reviewed.

Dave Chalk, Chair of the Board said: "We are prioritising [applicants who specialise] in the areas we advertised for - namely arts, hospitality, marketing, fundraising and property".

Interviews for the unpaid positions will begin this month, with hopes that the new NEDs will be in post by mid-October.

It comes as part of plans for the theatre's re-vamp which is set to be completed by the end of 2024, with hopes that it will open for business by early 2025.

Andy Eagle – who spent 11 years as CEO of Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff – was also appointed as the Opera House's new Interim Director earlier this year. 

Mr Chalk added: "We have exciting plans for the future of the Opera House which will be coming to fruition between now and the opening date."