Call for Applications: Director of Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica

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The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia has issued a public call for applications for the position of Director of the Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2025. Candidates must meet specific conditions, including holding a second-level higher education, having at least five years of work experience in leading positions, and possessing knowledge of artistic and business issues in theatre. A strategic plan for the development of the institution is also required to be attached to the application and CV.

Key Takeaways:

  • The public call for applications was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia and at the Employment Service of the Republic of Slovenia on 30 October 2025.
  • The candidate's minimum qualifications include a second-level higher education, at least five years of work experience in leading positions, and knowledge of artistic and business issues in theatre.
  • The selected candidate must conclude a fixed-term employment contract with the president of the council of the Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica.
  • A strategic plan for the development of the institution for a period of five years is required to be attached to the application and CV.
  • The Minister responsible for culture will appoint the selected candidate as director after obtaining opinions from the council, expert council, and local community competent authority.
  • The appointment will be for a period of five years.

Statistics:

  • The deadline for applications is 1 December 2025.
  • The appointment will be for a period of five years.
  • The candidate must attach a strategic plan for the development of the institution for a period of five years to the application and CV.

Sources:

  • Employment Service of the Republic of Slovenia
  • Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, number 83/2025 of 28 October 2025