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Executive Director

Executive Director

The Drama School, Mumbai - IndiaRepublic Of India, IN
3 days ago
Job description

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Drama School Mumbai is hiring its next Chief Executive Officer

Location : Mumbai, India

Compensation : ₹24 – 30 LPA CTC (with scope for growth linked to institutional scale-up)

Start Date : 5 January 2026

Type : Full-time, on-campus leadership role (limited flexibility post-onboarding)

About the Institution

The Drama School Mumbai (DSM) — part of the not-for-profit Drama Schools Foundation Mumbai (DSFM) — is dedicated to strengthening India’s cultural and civic life through theatre.

Over the past decade, DSM has trained 260 + alumni , produced 50 + new works , and built one of India’s most respected ecosystems for theatre education, outreach, and creative leadership.

DSM now enters a new phase of renewal and growth, seeking a leader who can translate this legacy into a sustainable future.

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the single point of accountability for DSM’s strategy, sustainability, and performance.

Working alongside the Academic Head in a dual-leadership model , the CEO ensures DSM remains financially viable, academically rigorous, operationally efficient, and publicly visible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead DSM’s five-year institutional and financial strategy.
  • Oversee budgets, fundraising, and compliance in partnership with DSFM’s finance and audit teams.
  • Drive enrolment, marketing, and national outreach.
  • Build and steward donor, corporate, and institutional partnerships.
  • Supervise finance, operations, HR, and administration with integrity and discipline.
  • Represent DSM externally as its principal executive voice.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with :

  • 12 – 20 years’ experience in arts management, higher education, or the social sector .
  • A record of leading teams, budgets, and partnerships at scale.
  • Financial and operational fluency, with demonstrated fundraising or business-development success.
  • Deep respect for pedagogical integrity and creative collaboration.
  • Cultural fluency and a values-driven approach to leadership.
  • Commitment to long-term institutional stewardship — not a short-term posting.
  • Why Join

    This is an opportunity to :

  • Lead one of India’s most respected performing-arts schools.
  • Shape the next decade of theatre education and cultural leadership.
  • Work at the intersection of education, culture, and social impact .
  • Build sustainable systems and a legacy institution for future generations.
  • How to Apply (Quick Apply will NOT be considered)

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