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Job title - CEO and Artistic Director
Reports to - The Board
Jobs Reporting to this Role - Building and Facilities Manager, Programme and Participation Manager, Wedding and Events Manager, Head of Finance, Marketing Assistant, Cafe Manager
What are we looking for?
Purpose of Role
To lead Kingswood Arts and continue to develop the organisation into a robust and thriving arts and community centre, to serve the Kingswood Estate and surrounding areas
Responsibilities
- Overall management and oversight of organisation
- Implement business plan and strategic objectives in consultation with the board
- Lead on Creative direction of the organisation in constant consultation with stakeholders and local community
- Represent Kingswood Arts on a local, national and international level across different stakeholders, partnerships and networks
- Line Management of the Kingswood Arts senior team
- Innovation, development of the community offer and the organisation more broadly
- Oversee current Capital projects and lead on major development plans
- Work closely with finance and fundraising teams to develop financial stability of the organisation
- Oversee further growth of earned income, driven by Weddings and Private Events
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of successful management in venue/s or community arts company operations, including financial oversight.
- Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making
- Artistic and creative programming or producing experience
- Experience of maximising revenue streams and cost effectiveness.
- Extremely strong people management, communication and organisational development skills
- Strong understanding and experience of fundraising including through grants from trusts and foundations, individual giving and corporate partnerships
- Strong understanding of risk management and how to implement across an organisation
Desired
- Experience Managing a similar-sized organisation
- Experience managing hospitality including weddings, F&B and room hires
- Experience in managing capital developments projects
- Experience in working with the Heritage Lottery Fund
- Experience in senior team involved in an Arts Council NPO application
Capabilities and Characteristics
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and passionate arts professional to step into the role of CEO/Artistic Director for our vibrant Arts Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-achiever who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is ready to lead with both creativity and strategic vision. The key to success will be your ability to foster innovation and to nurture strong links with the local community while ensuring the stability of a growing organization in its early stages.
As the leader of a talented and dedicated team, you will be instrumental in empowering each department to reach its full potential, driving outstanding outcomes for our community beneficiaries, and cultivating a positive, inspiring company culture. While our organization is deeply committed to community engagement, we also have a strong commercial arm that plays a crucial role in supporting our mission. You will need to skillfully balance the demands of both the commercial and community sectors, ensuring that each thrives in harmony to secure long-term success. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining this delicate equilibrium with confidence and foresight.
What can you expect from the role?
Salary
£55,000-65000 depending on experience, per annum
Contract Length
Permanent
Working hours
Full-time (min 40hrs/week) with some evening and weekend work required
Working Conditions
On site, office based. Some national travel will be required from time to time
Physical Requirements
N/A
How to Apply
Please find the full job pack here - https://www.kingswoodarts.com/get-involved/jobs
Please send a CV & completed application form to jack.hartshorn@kingswoodarts.com
Please include the name of the position you are applying for and your name in the subject line of your email. Please also include your name in the filename of any attachments.
If you have any access requirements or you would like to speak to us about ways of making your application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us at jack.hartshorn@kinsgwoodarts.com
