Achates Recruits and Brings Change
At Achates we support organisations to make change through the adoption of a purpose-led, audience-informed approach to their development. Achates Recruits and Brings Change applies this distinctive approach to recruitment and change management by offering a range of products which support organisations and leaders to bring about change in a sustainable and inclusive way by centring on organisational purpose and ensuring that all key stakeholders are fully engaged and valued in the process. Products offered include Executive Appointment and Recruitment Support, Leadership Support and Development including training and executive coaching, and bespoke change management support.
Recent clients have included the Royal Shakespeare Company, New Art Exchange, National Centre for Writing, Macrobert Arts Centre, English Touring Theatre, East Street Arts, Complicite, PalMusic, RADA, VocalEyes, Shakespeare’s Globe, Worthing Theatres and Museums and the Institute for International Visual Arts.
For a full list of case studies click here.
To discuss your recruitment, training, coaching and/or organisational change needs in more detail and to learn how Achates might support you please contact our Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change, Vicki Grace, at vicki@achates.org.uk for an initial exploratory chat.
Current Recruitment Opportunities
Almeida Theatre – Development Director
The Almeida is a multi-award-winning producing theatre company in London with a reputation for producing work of the highest standard – achieving recognition through critical acclaim, full houses, and an increasing national and international reach. The company produces six productions each year, regularly transferring productions to the West End, New York, national and international tours and presenting digital captures of work through live to cinema broadcast and live streams. The Almeida strives to inspire audiences and theatre makers of the future reaching over 8,000 young people each year through a full programme of activities for young people and the local community created by Almeida Participation, alongside a growing Young and emerging Artist scheme, schools, and community programmes.
Development Director
The Almeida is seeking an imaginative, experienced and entrepreneurial fundraiser to join us and to take the lead on delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy. Leading the fundraising team, you will be responsible for maximising income generated to support the Almeida’s mission, from individuals, trusts and foundations, and businesses. As a key part of our Senior Management Team, you will also contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation, and you will work closely with both the outgoing and incoming Artistic and Executive leadership as well as with the Board of Trustees.
More details can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To discuss the role in more detail please contact Vicki Grace, Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change at Achates who are supporting us with this process, by emailing vicki@achates.org.uk to set up a confidential conversation.
To apply for the role of Development Director at the Almeida please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you want to work for the Almeida and how you meet the requirements of the role along with your CV (of no more than 2 pages) to recruits@achates.org.uk. Please include the names of two people who can provide a reference. At least one of these should be your current or most recent employer (please note: no referees will be contacted without your prior consent).
Please also fill out our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here. All data shared via our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be shared with the Almeida anonymously and separate from your application. If you require this information in an alternate format or have any access needs, please contact Achates on recruits@achates.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 31 July 2025
Longlisting Calls with Achates: Week commencing 4 August 2025
First round interviews: Week commencing 18 August 2025
Second round interviews: TBC but likely in early September 2025
Tall Stories – Chair of the Board of Trustees
Tall Stories is seeking a new Chair with a dynamic, strategic and commercially driven approach to governance to support, redefine and deliver the 5 year strategy. Tall Stories is a leading theatre company touring the UK and the world with our exciting blend of storytelling theatre, catchy music, innovative puppetry and lots of laughs. Based at the Tall Stories Studio, an accessible 80 seat space situated in the Central Library in Islington, London. The space plays host to preview performances. and they run artist development programmes and deliver wider community activities to complement their programme of on-stage work.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Chair will oversee the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. They will lead the Board of Trustees and support the executive team to realise our vision to create and share stories that broaden horizons, inspire generations and bring joy to children and families. Crucially, the candidate will be someone who can support them to realise the true potential so Tall Stories’ next stage and work with them to truly maximise the impact of their work both for global audiences and their local community.
More details can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To discuss the role in more detail please contact Vicki Grace, Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change at Achates who are supporting us with this process, by emailing vicki@achates.org.uk to set up a confidential conversation.
To apply for the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees at Tall Stories please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) telling us about yourself, your interest in Tall Stories, why you want to lead the organisation at this time and how you meet the person specification, along with your CV (of no more than 2 pages) to recruits@achates.org.uk.
If you have any access requirements at this stage of the process please let us know by contacting vicki@achates.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 22 September 2025
First round interviews: 30 September/1 October 2025 (online)
Second round interviews: 13 October 2025 (in person)
Privacy Statement: If Achates acts as the party in receipt of all applications Achates will control, process and share your data with the commissioned party for the purposes of recruitment, in line with Achates’ Data protection processes which can be provided on request. Data will only be processed in the candidate’s best interest and stored for as long as necessary. You have the right to access the data we hold about you and revoke your consent at any time.
