- A deep commitment to and comprehension of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, underpinned by a sophisticated understanding of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices. Skilled at facilitating conversations and turning ideas and principles into priorities and actions
- A clear understanding of intersectionality and an equity approach to ensuring better access to opportunities
- A track record of leading, shaping, embedding and encouraging organisational change strategies; of identification of solutions to perceived potential blocks and an understanding of complex dependencies
- A track record of engaging employees and senior leadership, brokering effective relationships, establishing trust, and continually monitoring success
- An ability to engage with diverse staff and leadership to establish trust, promote collaboration, and ensure partnership working across all departments and at all levels of leadership
- A proven people leader with natural ability to engage with stakeholders and an ability to challenge and influence peers to approach all work with an equity lens
- A neutral trusted advisor, who is able to understand and gain trust from the whole ED&I landscape rather than a single issue advocate
- Excellent understanding of contemporary ED&I and culture change challenges at a national and international level, and of the UK equalities legal and policy context
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in order to clearly set out a strategic vision for the work that aligns with the long term aims of the National Theatre
- Excellent judgment, empathetic style, organisational sensitivity, and the ability to act collaboratively and independently
- An ability to empower others through promoting a culture of trust and understanding, motivating others to follow
