Director Of Operations And Deputy Ceo Jobs
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Managing Director
We are looking for a Managing Director in this new role, which will support our existing Creative Director/ CEO with the strategic leadership of Cartwheel Arts.
Cartwheel Arts co-creates inclusive arts opportunities with diverse communities that enhance well-being and celebrate culture and heritage.
Position: Managing Director
Location: Greater Manchester/hybrid (onsite attendance in Heywood, Rochdale at least 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week
Salary: £40,560 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2027, however our intention would be to extend this role, subject to funding.
Benefits: 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a requirement of 0.5% contribution to be made by the post-holder and 30 days holiday plus public holidays.
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th September at 10am (applications received after this time will not be considered).
Interviews: Tuesday 1st October or Wednesday 2nd October and will consist of an in-person interview in Heywood.
The Role
Cartwheel Arts are a National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England, and part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Culture Portfolio. The Managing Director will be responsible for our financial strategy, fundraising, operations, human resources, policies and procedures and embedding equity diversity and inclusion across everything we do.
We are a small staff team, and all members play an active part in the life of the company. We share tasks and responsibilities in running the company, from housekeeping to strategic planning.
About You
You will have a track record in business and operational management within the cultural or the voluntary sector, experience of fundraising, financial management and have excellent communications skills. You will work closely with the Creative Director, Trustees and staff team to ensure the organisation realises its vision to ensure everyone has equal access to arts, culture and creativity.
Practical experience is more important to us than formal qualifications, so if you have the relevant experience, then we want to hear from you!
We are holding targeted recruitment events for potential applicants who self-identify as either: living in Rochdale, ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or non-binary. The next one will be held via zoom on Monday 16th September.
About the Organisation
We work with communities of all shapes and sizes to devise and deliver exciting, colourful participatory arts projects, which can be all shapes and sizes too, and sometimes quite noisy. Cartwheel Arts is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are currently underrepresented by ethnically diverse staff and management, and we particularly encourage applications from culturally diverse communities, individuals who live in Rochdale and those who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or non-binary.
The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
You may also have experience in areas such as Managing Director, Senior Director, Deputy Managing Director, MD, Assistant MD, Assistant Managing Director, HR Director, Director of Operations, CEO.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Starting Salary: £55,000
Negotiable Benefits Package
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Hybrid Working – Registered Charity Address, Station Road, Cottingham, HU16 4LL
R-evolution is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) based across the Humber region, covering East Riding, Hull, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and a small project in bordering Lincolnshire. We work with a large partnership of organisations to deliver programmes around being active outdoors, wellbeing and developing new skills.
We are looking for a Chief Executive to succeed our interim CEO at this pivotal time for our charity.
The Chief Executive Officer will be instrumental in steering R-evolution through its next exciting phase of development. In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will play a key role in defining the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives and will take the lead in driving their implementation. This leadership role will ensure that the organisation stays on course to fulfil its mission and reach its annual goals.
About us…
We are a team of individuals who are passionate about what we do. We have a shared vision that people have the tools and skills to develop themselves, their spaces and communities.
R-evolution’s mission is to create opportunities that encourage engagement, participation and fulfilment. Founded in 2015, we have an established track record of leading successful partnership projects and working with a wide range of locally based partners in the heart of communities to deliver programmes around being active outdoors, wellbeing and developing new skills. These programmes are primarily around cycling, cycle maintenance, horticulture and life-coaching.
Currently overseen by our Board of 7 dedicated trustees, our 15 fantastic staff and 27 committed volunteers currently work with partner organisations to deliver across a range of projects. R-evolution are budgeting for circa £750k turnover in 2024/2025.
About you…
We are looking for someone who is a strong leader, is approachable, and that has a desire to manage the opportunities that exist for our organisation.
You will have proven experience in a senior management role, leading successful teams, as well as a strong track record of financial management. You will bring experience of successfully applying for funding and will have strong skills in project implementation and management.
The successful applicant will be able to think clearly and make good judgements under pressure. You will work effectively, whilst also leading with compassion for others.
Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work and you feel you are a good fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. A full Recruitment Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification is available on our website, R-evolution, along with an Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form so we can analyse the reach of our opportunities.
To apply you should submit your CV with a comprehensive covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. We compare applications to the person specification, so your application should explain how you meet each element of the person specification, and how your skills, attributes and experience make you ideal for the role as outlined in the job description. Details of where to send your CV and cover letter are in the Recruitment Pack available on our website.
We want all those that believe they are a strong candidate for this role to be able to show us, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you with this.
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th September 2024. If your application is successful, we will be hosting interviews in person at Aura Innovation Centre, Bridgehead Business Park, Meadow Rd, Hessle, HU13 0GD on Wednesday 2nd October or Thursday 3rd October. If you apply, please keep these dates available for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Primary function of the role
The primary function of the Finance & Operations Director is to manage the operational, financial and legal aspects of The Big House. The role works alongside the CEO/Artistic Director and Board of Trustees to oversee the strategic, business and financial management of the organisation, whilst also being responsible for HR and administrative processes.
The Finance & Operations Director is a pivotal role within the organisation, and so The Big House is looking for a proactive leader who can support a busy and thriving charity.
Terms: Permanent- full time - 35 hours per week (excluding breaks).
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus 5% pension contribution
Annual Leave: 21 days + Bank Holidays plus days in between Christmas and New Year (discretionary). The Big House grants an additional day of annual per year of service, up to a maximum of five additional days.
Hours: Usual working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Some out of hours working may be required on evenings and weekends (The Big House operates a Time off in Lieu policy where possible and practical).
For more information, and full job description, please visit our website
Closing date for applications: 12pm, Thursday 5 September 2024
First Round Interview Dates: WC 9 September 2024
Start date: ASAP / depending on notice period.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Director of Music Education
Do you want a transformative role in music education?
We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.
This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.
Position: Director of Education
Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available
Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.
The Role
As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:
- Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
- Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
- Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Strategic leadership and vision
- Development and growth
- Music Hub leadership
- Ofqual and regulatory compliance
- Education programme
- People management and team development
- Financial management and sustainability
- Partnerships and stakeholder management
- Reporting and governance
About You
We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:
- The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
- Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
- Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
- Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
- Strongly driven by results and impact
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
- A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.
We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).
If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page.
About the organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
- An amazing staff team and culture
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.
If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.
The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This
means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward
people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.
You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.