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The Photographers’ Gallery is seeking a permanent Finance Officer to join them in a newly created role at a time of growth and transformation.

The Photographers’ Gallery explores how photography is connecting, captivating and radically changing our world today. The Gallery’s programme and spaces – from exhibitions, talks, workshops and digital platforms to the café, shop and galleries – all explore the beauty, complexity, and future of photography. On the borders of busy Oxford Street and vibrant Soho, the Gallery is home to photography experts, novices and the photo-curious; artists and students; tourists and passers-by. With over 240,000 visitors annually, The Gallery is a key attraction within the arts and culture sector in the heart of London.

A newly created role to support in the growth of the organisation, the Finance Officer role is a pivotal position within the finance and wider team. As Finance Officer you will play an important part in creating a robust and innovative financial service delivery to TPG and TPGE staff. You will support with day-to-day financial transactions and a range of accounting tasks in liaison with the Finance Manager, Head of Finance, and wider non-finance stakeholders.

A summary of key duties is as below:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintain the sales ledger and all receipts and income
• Reconcile all TPGE Bank accounts monthly.
• Reconcile Balance sheet ledger control accounts monthly.
• Process invoices, payments and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager in payroll processing and reports.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders

Commensurate with the nature of working in a small team, the above is not an exhaustive list so please refer to the job description for more information.

About You

• You will have experience of working in a finance department and of undertaking sales and purchase ledger duties
• Candidates will likely be AAT qualified or studying towards a CCAB qualification. Alternatively, you may hold an accounting and finance degree or equivalent.
• You will be proactive and have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• Candidates from any sector background are encouraged to apply

Salary & Working Arrangements

• Salary of £33,000 – £36,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working of 3 days per week in the office and remainder from home (or up to you)
• Pension: 6% gallery contribution, 2% employee contribution.
• Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount in Gallery Cafe and Bookshop
• Free entry to The Photographers’ Gallery exhibitions
• Free access to a number of other Galleries and Museum in London when you show your staff pass as part of the reciprocal agreement.

Timescales

Application deadline by Wednesday 30th April
Interviews to be held w/c 5th May
For any candidates who wish to apply but are away during the interview dates, we encourage you to still make an application and alternative arrangements can be explored.

Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with The Photographers’ Gallery in the recruitment of this position – for any enquiries please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further information. All direct or third-party applications will be forwarded to Ivy Rock Partners.

Department/Team: Development

Responsible to: Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations

Contract: Permanent

Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)

Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post

Salary: £35,000 - £36,750

Role Summary

The Trusts and Foundations Manager is responsible for securing income from trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations across both revenue and capital targets, managing a portfolio as well as developing new relationships, and supporting the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations by taking a lead role in the stewardship and cultivation of trusts and foundations in line with The Old Vic's fundraising strategy.

Your Team

The Trusts and Foundations Manager works alongside the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations and Senior Proposal Writer, within the Development team, which fundraises for The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 (a registered charity). Its remit is to raise voluntary funds for the theatre from individuals, companies and charitable trusts and foundations.

The Old Vic Trust receives no government subsidy and is reliant on fundraising and ticket sales for its annual income.

Person Specification

Essential

• Substantial and proven track record in managing a portfolio of funders, meeting income targets and an awareness of fundraising best practice

• Ability to write a compelling case for support and communicate this effectively through both face-to-face presentations and written copy

• Knowledge of the T&F landscape and of the wider arts or fundraising sectors

• Experience of using venue software Tessitura or other fundraising software

• Excellent track record of stewardship and building relationships with donors

• Experience working to – and achieving – financial targets and KPIs

• Natural organisational skills, demonstrable from previous experience

• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines with competing demands.

• Able to liaise confidently and diplomatically both externally and internally at all levels

The Organisation

The Royal Parks Limited is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Legal Advisor to join us on a permanent basis. There is an option to either work to a part-time contract, with a minimum of 24 hours per week or to work to a full-time contract, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• £70,000- £75,000 full time equivalent, per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service (pro rated if part -time)
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial property transactions to join our iconic organisation in our historic setting.

You’ll have the chance to leverage your legal expertise in a uniquely varied estate, helping safeguard the integrity, accessibility, and future of The Royal Parks.

What’s more, you will enjoy working in beautiful surroundings with scenic landscapes, historic landmarks and green open spaces right on your doorstep – a truly inspiring environment to work in every day.

So, if you want to help protect and shape some of London’s most treasured public spaces, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Legal Advisor, you will provide legal support on a wide range of property-related matters across The Royal Parks estate. We have a number of residential and commercial properties that are under licence to third-parties, many of whom in the commercial forum are charities and entities that support The Royal Parks’ objectives, as well as licences for sports grounds, car parks and other properties on Crown land.

Working closely with our Principal Legal Advisor Estates and the Estates and Parks Teams, you will ensure our properties are managed in line with our charitable obligations.

On a day-to-day basis, your work will span the creation, review and negotiation of licences for commercial and residential properties, whilst assisting the Estates and Parks Teams in the management of the estate from a legal perspective.

Your licensing work will also involve works licences within the Parks and in relation to adjoining land where in order to carry out the works access to the Parks is required with resultant retention licences for example, where utility pipes ducts and cables are retained or encroachment licences where there are encroachments from adjoining properties, on under or over the Parks. You will also deal with freebord licences for garden use in connection with adjoining land.

Additionally, you will:

• Interpret legislation and policy, offering clear legal guidance
• Manage external counsel to ensure knowledge is retained internally
• Draft and review legal documents to complete transactions
• Ensure necessary consents, filings and registrations are completed

About You

To be considered as a Legal Adviser, you will need:

• To be a qualified lawyer
• Experience specialising in commercial property transactional work, including freehold and leasehold conveyancing
• The ability to build strong relationships with legal and non-legal professionals
• The ability to manage legal aspects of multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Evidence of continual professional development
• A degree in law (LLB or equivalent) and a valid practising certificate

Other organisations may call this role Property Lawyer, Commercial Property Solicitor, Legal Officer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Estates Legal Adviser, or Real Estate Legal Adviser.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Legal Adviser, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

The Team:
 
The Global Safeguarding Team work together with business delivery units to manage and mitigate safeguarding risks across the organisation. 
 
This role is specifically focused to support the Cultural Engagement (CE) business unit and has a dotted line to the Cultural Engagement Operations team. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English & School Education and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an income in 2023/24 of over £230 million, CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally.  

The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance.
 
The Role:
 
As Safeguarding Manager, you will lead the implementation of the British Council safeguarding framework and resources across all Cultural Engagement programme delivery and ensure practice is aligned with the global Safeguarding policy and strategy. 
 
As part of this, you will lead the development of fit for purpose resources that can be practically and usefully embedded within the Cultural engagement project/programme lifecycle. 
 
The role is to provide proactive safeguarding advice, consultation and as required, direction and assistance across Cultural Engagement global delivery, ensuring that British Council Safeguarding policies, procedures, tools/resources and protocols are appropriately embedded and adhered to within all activities and programmes.
 
The role is to promote a positive and proactive organisational safeguarding culture which creates a safe environment for children and adults who come into contact with the British Council.   You will ensure the management control and data system is effectively managed and data shared and used intelligently to manage risk. 

 
Accountabilities:
As part of promoting safeguarding the role holder will be required to:

• Embed and manage the overall framework and resources which provide guidance and support for CE programme managers so that they can confidently use them across the programme lifecycle 
• Ensure safeguarding due diligence as per requirements of the FCDO – with special referenced to PSEAH – Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
•  Embed safeguarding into programme design and bids to clients.
•  Initiate and deliver programmes safely by reducing risk and assisting with the management of any incidents in a professional way linked to agreed global safeguarding risk thresholds.
• Close programmes and conduct lessons learnt to inform new programme design.
• Manage and lead a safeguarding community of practice of experienced programme managers who support the development and maintenance of the safeguarding framework and resources to ensure it responds to the various needs of different sectors, clients and geographies.
• Provide support and advice to a wide range of Cultural Engagement stakeholders, including regional/country portfolio and program and safeguarding leads, as required in relation to British Council  activity and risk management, ensuring Safeguarding requirements are understood, measure compliance, share best practice; ensure alignment of approaches and where appropriate co-ordinate messaging in line with the wider corporate and global safeguarding team. 
• Based on the British Council global safeguarding case management policy, provide support and guidance to global cultural engagement staff to report and manage incident-based risks. 

 
There will also be collaboration with an extended team consisting of Cultural Engagement teams covering Risk, Internal Communications, Media, Employee Relations and Reward, Contract Management and Legal.

Requirements of the role:
•    Experience of working in an international development context and in an international (matrix) organization
•    A sound knowledge of international safeguarding standards and service delivery within statutory and non-statutory settings 
•    Experience of creating, managing and implementing safeguarding frameworks and tools for project and programme management 
•  Delivering effective safeguarding engagement and learning initiatives

Closing Date:   Applications will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 UK Time.

Interviews will be held around the first week of May.  

You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

About the role:

Birmingham Hippodrome has been entertaining audiences for over 125 years. The Finance Team is crucial to stewarding financial resources, meeting regulatory requirements, providing transactional services and delivering a range of reporting to enable the organisation in deliver its strategic aims.

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the Finance Team to provide compliant and effective finance services including transactional processing, financial accounting, financial planning and control, initiatives to improve financial performance and delivery of management information which supports strategic and tactical decision making. The post holder will work particularly closely with the Financial Controller and Chief Operating Officer to plan and deliver co-ordinated activity which provides excellent support for the organisation.

The organisation has an ambitious strategy which means that it has grown its workforce and the range of activities it undertakes and has more to achieve. It is taking on more activity with different accounting implications than in the past, such as loans, commercial property management and producing its own work for the stage. Capital projects are underway or having feasibility tested and we are at a point of change in how we work with some partner organisations. This means that we plan to increase capacity for financial planning, balancing capital and revenue expenditure, planning for organisation-wide impacts of activity and supporting partnership working.

As the Head of Finance, you will be pivotal in leading and developing the department and its relationship with both internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on the provision of accounting and financial management services for three companies in the Hippodrome group and some partner organisations, supporting a growing range of activity which brings new technical and support requirements. You will be joining a team of skilled professionals working hard to ensure that Birmingham Hippodrome’s strategic plans are underpinned by effective financial services.

About you:

Ideally you'll have most of the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) - this is a must-have
• Technical knowledge of taxation and ability to research and implement new requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of accounting and tax technical considerations in a not for profit setting.
• Experience of reporting requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Practical experience of producing VAT returns.
• Experience of assessing employment or self-employment status.
• Proficient in implementation and use of accounting software.
• Able to assess and engineer systems of financial control to ensure an appropriate control environment.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt your management style to support team members with a wide range of experience levels.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and look for positive and flexible solutions to challenges, while achieving necessary compliance.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Experience of producing information for senior leadership and presenting it in appropriate format for their needs.
• Experience of producing statutory financial statements for a charity group.

Please download the candidate pack from our website for full details of the role. To apply, complete the application form and set out how your skills, experience and knowledge make you a suitable candidate.

Recognising the under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome applications from people with those identities and experiences.

We would be happy to have an informal chat with you about the role before you apply. Please contact the People team if you would like us to set this up.

Are you a creative and strategic marketing leader, ready to take centre stage?

This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary, helping to shape the future of theatre in the heart of the Lake District.

Location Hybrid between Keswick and home (ideally onsite 3 days per week)
Salary £41,000
Benefits 23 days holiday (+bank), 5% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity
Culture Flexible, life and family-friendly. Open to full time (40 hours) or reduced hours contract.

Theatre by the Lake, Cumbria's beloved producing theatre, is looking for a visionary Head of Marketing & Communications to tell its extraordinary story, grow its audiences, and maximise ticket revenue.

They create nationally acclaimed theatre in one of the most breathtaking locations in the UK. The mission? To transform lives, build communities, and celebrate the power of live performance. With a major rebrand underway and ambitious growth plans, this is an incredibly exciting time to get involved.

What you'll do:

• Lead brand and audience strategies, shape how the theatre engages and inspires.
• Develop innovative marketing and PR campaigns that make waves across Cumbria and beyond.
• Use data-driven insights to drive ticket sales and grow our audience base.
• Lead a passionate marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity and success.
• Champion and position as a key player in the UK's theatre scene.

Who we're looking for:

• Senior marketing professional with a track record of success (arts experience desirable, but not essential).
• Data-driven strategist who understands audience engagement.
• Brilliant storyteller with exceptional copywriting and PR skills.
• Creative leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Sales-focused marketer who knows how to convert engagement into revenue.
• Values led leader who understands how to play to individual strengths to create a thriving and cohesive team.

Are you ready for your next big adventure? Then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, all you need to do is send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step.

We'll then be back in touch with further details on the application process, providing your experience meets the brief.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 23^rd April
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Our expectation for this role is that you will come to London 1 or 2 days each week for meetings, including a quarterly ‘all staff’ event. You may also be required to visit member hospices or suppliers from time to time. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, full time.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview dates: Likely to be Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April or Thursday 1 May (to be confirmed) Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

As Data Programme Manager, you’ll use your project and programme management skills to successfully deliver projects which improve Hospice UK’s data capabilities. You don’t need to have technical data skills, but you’ll need to be able to guide technical colleagues and third-party IT and data providers.

Your main project will produce a new Member Data Portal, enabling over 200 member hospices to submit data and view insights and analysis that informs their service offer, whilst also providing a national view of hospice care that Hospice UK will use to support member hospices with national campaigning and fundraising.

Alongside this, you will lead data projects that improve our internal performance management. This will involve working with colleagues to gather requirements and develop reporting that supports effective decision making, developing new policies and procedures, and providing training.

Excellent stakeholder management skills will be key to your success. Working with representatives from our member hospices will be vital to the success of the Member Data Portal project. Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, including the ICT and Data team who will provide technical expertise, and senior managers who will be customers for many of the projects. You’ll also work with external suppliers of technical products and services, including carrying out procurements where needed.

You’ll have great project management skills, which means you’ll be organised, structured and a pragmatic problem solver. Ideally, you’ll have experience of delivering technology, digital or data projects.

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack below.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 12pm Tuesday 22 April 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

A dynamic and forward-thinking performing arts organisation in Central London is seeking a General Manager to support its growth and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team at a pivotal time, playing a key role in driving the organisation’s mission and ensuring its smooth day-to-day running.

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working available | Salary: £40,000

As General Manager, you will:

• Lead on organisational finance processes, including budgeting, cashflow, payroll, and reporting.
• Oversee and streamline operational systems, HR, and governance frameworks.
• Line manage a small operational team and support the broader staff’s wellbeing and professional development.
• Ensure legal, insurance, and policy compliance across all activities.
• Support reporting to Boards and statutory bodies, coordinating calendars and documentation.
• Be a key player in planning, internal communication, and external stakeholder liaison.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in administration and operational leadership.
• Strong finance and budget management skills.
• A background in HR or line management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities with clarity and empathy.
• A genuine passion for the arts and inclusive, values-led leadership.

 Experience within the arts, charity or non-profit sector is advantageous, as is familiarity with platforms such as Ticketsolve and Sage 50 Payroll, but not essential.

 For more information please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Director of Finance and Operations

Contract type: Fixed Term, initially 18 months, part time (initially 2 - 3 days a week)

Contract start date: asap

Location: Remote (some travel for meetings in London)

Please note, this role is only open to applicants residing in and with the right to work in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team for a unique Fund focused on commercial scripted and unscripted projects that address the climate crisis. This is a part time role working remotely, but with the potential for growth. 

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THE COMPANY

Climate Spring is a unique organisation working to fund and develop content with the world’s leading production companies and broadcasters. We are a company based in the UK working globally, funded by philanthropic foundations. Our team is made up of film and TV professionals, climate and funding experts based in the UK, US and France. Our primary focus is on identifying, supporting and developing a range of long-form content that is commercially viable within the global English language market. We also provide consultancy and training support to the industry on climate storytelling within a commercial context. We aim to create better  connections, coordination and partnership to what is a growing movement of interest Climate Spring has grown rapidly over the last 18 months, and has plans for further expansion. 

THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Director of Finance and Operationsto join our team, to provide strategic and financial leadership and support to Climate Spring as it continues to grow

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership on all finance and operational matters affecting Climate Spring’s activities
• Manage and oversee the organisation’s budget in line with the organisation’s strategy
• Support the Executive Director and Director of Impact with fundraising strategy and funder management.
• Oversee the financial management of the organisation
• Provide financial and operational leadership for the organisation’s establishment of a new production fund
• Prepare and present financial reports for board and funders.
• Manage relevant internal and departmental operational developments
• Oversee the organisation’s operations, ensuring effective and inclusive practices and policies
• Oversee the organisation’s HR policies and practice
• Supporting the Executive Director in reporting to the board and ensuring effective governance

Minimum role criteria:

• 10+ years of experience working in philanthropic, social investment or charity sector with significant leadership experience. 
• Experience managing organisational budgets over £2m
• Experience managing a diverse team
• Experience managing grants and donor relationships

Additional desired skills

• Experience managing social investment funds
• Experience of the entertainment or culture sectors
• Experience setting up new organisations or companies
• Experience drafting contractual agreements
• Governance expertise

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

Key skills:

• Excellent leadership skills that foster inclusive cultures
• Excellent fundraising and donor/investor partnership management skills
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive, with creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, time management and long-term planning skills 
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, negotiating skills, strong drafting abilities 
• Professional individual who can build and manage a positive team dynamic
• Demonstrable experience of building and managing budgets and organisational finances. 
• Problem solving skills, and a can-do, team attitude
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented
• Diligent and resourceful 

We strongly encourage applications for this role from people with a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above). We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our selection process as a reasonable adjustment. 

NEXT STEPS

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply by emailing  attaching:

• CV
• Covering letter (no more than 250 words)

Deadline for applications: 6th May 2025

Interviews: 26th May 2025

Programme Manager

Location: Dudley
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday (occasional weekend work), 37.5 hours per week (agile working)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Access to our clients 31 Acre Site, Generous Annual Leave Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts via their Online Rewards Portal, Discounted Membership with Sandwell Leisure Trust, Complimentary Entry Passes, Staff Discount Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay, Payment of Professional Subscriptions, Free Flu Jabs

Our client is seeking a creative and dynamic Public Programmes Manager. You will lead the development and delivery of their inspiring, innovative and audience-focused programmes and experiences. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and audiences, who can inspire others and cultivate partnerships that broaden the Museum’s reach and relevance.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a team of Producers and Assistant Producers to develop ambitious, creative, varied and commercially successful public programmes.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to shape and successfully deliver engaging programmes that resonate with audiences and celebrate stories of the Black Country.
• Identifying, developing and maintaining external relationships and funding opportunities that support creative and engaging ways to interpret Black Country histories.
• Developing processes and systems that support effective delivery, evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Ensuring quality standards around the delivery of programmes are met: setting and communicating standards, training, coaching and monitoring.
• Working closely with their Audience and Communications team to ensure cohesive promotional strategies.
• Negotiating with and contracting external agents to support the programmes

What are they looking for?

• Considerable experience of developing successful and engaging public programmes using historical research for a wide range of audiences, including families and children.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing and motivating a creative team.
• Extensive experience of collaborating and advocating across teams or with external partnerships.
• Meticulous yet strategic approach to organising - including identifying a need for developing and communicating new processes or systems across teams that improve performance.
• A passion for working with diverse audiences focusing on feedback, co-creation, inclusivity and audience insight.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Who are they?

They are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout their 47-year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.

What can you expect?

• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance

What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.

They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.

Closing date: 27 April 2025

Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.

As they say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!

You may also have experience in the following: Communications manager, Public Programme coordinator, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Policy Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Project Delivery, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Education Programme Manager etc

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General Manager – Arts Organisation (Temporary, with potential to become permanent)
Central London | £21.97/hour + holiday pay (FTE £40,000) | Full-time (40 hours/week) | Hybrid

Are you a highly organised, proactive, and empathetic leader who thrives in a creative environment?

I’m working with a brilliant, independent arts organisation based in the heart of the West End to recruit a General Manager on a temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent. This dynamic and varied role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, values-led organisation that supports the development of artists and theatre-makers through a vibrant programme of performances, events, and professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on financial management: budgeting, payroll, supplier contracts, reconciliation, and reporting (using Xero).

• Supporting HR processes, including onboarding, policies, and payroll.

• Managing operational systems, compliance, scheduling, and governance support.

• Coordinating board meetings, minute taking, and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar role (operations, finance, or administration) in the arts or charity sector.

• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical, solutions-focused approach.

• Strong understanding of charity/company governance, GDPR, and HR processes.

• Confident using financial systems like Xero and working with external bookkeepers/accountants.

• Empathy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset – someone who enjoys being the calm in a busy creative space.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week (evening/weekend work may be required, TOIL offered). Hybrid working is available, though some on-site presence is essential.

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Stained Glass Museum is a vibrant and unique independent accredited museum and registered charity (no. 1169842). The museum operates a permanent public exhibition in a gallery on an upper level of Ely Cathedral which is visited by around 25,000 people per year. It also organises a programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages which further its mission to share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining The Stained Glass Museum’s financial accounts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management skills and a solid understanding of financial administration, especially within the charity sector. A working knowledge of management accounts and accounting software is essential.

In this role you will play a key role in the success of the museum. You will work closely with a small team of museum staff and volunteers, including your line manager the museum Director and Trustee Treasurer, and report periodically to the Board of Trustees.

This is a part-time post with flexible working hours (averaging 5 hours per week / 21.5 hours per month) and is suitable for remote or hybrid working.

Design Manager, permanent

37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

£30,499 per annum plus staff benefits

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As a Design Manager, you will lead a small team in creating and delivering outstanding design across all aspects of Lowry’s offerings. Your work will span Learning & Engagement, Theatre, Galleries, Commercial, Tourism, Catering, Retail, Quaytickets, and more. You will ensure high-quality design in advertising creative, retail, digital, corporate communications, on-site signage, and much more.

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The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building

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Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

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The application deadline for this vacancy is  Thursday 24 April 2025

Interviews held in the week commencing 5th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this job early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Thank you to those who have applied previously. We are now seeking new applicants for this position. We kindly request that previous applicants do not reapply.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hybrid (London)

£50,000 | Full-Time, 3 year FTC

Are you an experienced leader passionate about the arts and making a difference in education? Join Art History Link-Up (AHLU) as our Chief Operating Officer (COO), where you’ll take the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact.

As COO, you will:

• Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee the implementation of AHLU’s growth strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission of providing free art history education to state school students.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline systems and processes to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, supporting programme delivery and fundraising efforts.
• Support Governance: Ensure compliance with charity regulations, support effective governance practices, and guide organisational development.
• Drive Fundraising Success: Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU’s growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams.

Why Choose Us?

• Collaborative Culture: Partner with a dedicated CEO, a small but passionate team, and inspiring donors to achieve meaningful change.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a growing charity, where you’ll shape strategic initiatives and develop new partnerships in an evolving education landscape.
• Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working with opportunities to engage with funders and partners in London and beyond.
• Fundraising-Focused Impact: Your work will secure the resources that make free art history education accessible to hundreds of students annually, many from underrepresented backgrounds.

About You

We’re looking for a fundraising-focused leader who:

• Has a proven experience in a senior leadership role – preferably in the charity or education sector
• Is able to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills
• Possesses strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Can lead strategically while managing operational priorities, ensuring a smooth-running organisation.
• Shares a passion for education and the arts, with a commitment to AHLU’s mission of making art history accessible to all.
• Ideally has experience in fundraising and donor management

About Art History Link-Up

Art History Link-Up is a charity transforming access to art history education for state school students. Since 2016, we’ve taught over 500 students, with many progressing to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.

Our work makes a difference: over half our students come from minority ethnic or widening participation backgrounds, and they consistently share how AHLU has opened doors to the visual arts and future career opportunities.

We’re expanding our programmes and piloting new qualifications in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including the Courtauld and Waddesdon Manor. Join us at this exciting stage as we move towards our 10th anniversary and continue to grow our impact.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.