The Marlowe Theatre is a dynamic, independent charity redefining what a regional theatre can be, combining commercial success with a powerful cultural mission at the heart of Kent. From a vibrant year-round programme of West End musicals, touring productions, drama, dance, opera music and comedy, to its growing role as a producer of large-scale tours and new work, the Marlowe brings world-class performance and bold new voices to nearly 400,000 audience members each year. The Marlowe Theatre supports new and established artists through it’s Writers' Room and Artist Network. It nurtures the next generation through its groundbreaking vocational training programmes and pioneering work with schools and through its thriving Youth Company. The Marlowe also drives significant regional impact as one of the South East’s leading cultural organisations, all achieved through an entrepreneurial model without public revenue funding.

The Trustees of the Marlowe Theatre are now seeking candidates for the role of Chair. The Chair will lead the Board in setting strategic direction and ensuring effective, while building a constructive and supportive relationship with the Executive Team to oversee the organisation’s continued success. They will act as a visible ambassador, strengthening partnerships and supporting fundraising to sustain the theatre’s long-term ambitions. Candidates will ideally bring senior leadership and board-level experience, with a strong understanding of financial oversight, governance, strategy and risk. They will have a genuine passion for the performing arts and community impact, alongside the credibility, judgement and interpersonal skills to represent the Marlowe with authority and integrity.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The Marlowe Theatre on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference EBYYB. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 18^th May 2026.