Arts & Business Jobs

Business Manager (Maternity Cover)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The Company seek to appoint an experienced arts administrator or producer to undertake the role of Business Manager.

Working alongside the Artistic Director, Ed Robson, you will have significant responsibility across the organisation, supporting the creative and commercial programme with leadership excellence in administration and operations.

Ideally, the Company seeks to appoint a full-time employee. However, the Board recognise that this may not suit some qualified candidates and welcome applications from those seeking to negotiate on a part-time or flexible working basis.

This post is offered on an 8 month fixed term contract, providing maternity cover, with a possible extension to 10 months, commencing in July 2012.

Development Officer

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The ideal candidate may have some fund-raising experience, or strong admin/PA skills.

Although this is a hands-on fund-raising role, the successful candidate will be supported and receive training in any areas in which s/he is less experienced.

S/he will have excellent written, presentational and interpersonal skills to form and nurture relationships with funders and donors.

Head of Development

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Management Team with specific responsibility for reviewing and establishing the theatre’s development and fundraising strategy in support of the programme of production, performance and participation.

This strategy is focusing on Trusts & Foundations plus individual giving at all levels. Wakefield’s cultural profile has never been higher with The Hepworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Theatre Royal Wakefield all located in the district.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a passion for the performing arts.

S/he will have a strong vision for how the Theatre can achieve and surpass its potential and income targets, capitalising on the exciting programme and the increasing contribution that John Godber is making in his role as Creative Director.

This is an opportunity to make a major impact on what we do and how we do it.

Individual Giving Manager

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The LSO is one of the world’s leading orchestras, Resident Orchestra at the Barbican Centre and enjoys successful international residencies in New York, Paris and Tokyo plus an extensive touring programme to the US, China and India.

It’s an exciting time for the Orchestra and we are seeking a talented and driven individual to develop our major donor and Patrons programme, and to steward our current supporters. You will be responsible for managing an Individual Giving Co-ordinator and will be one of four senior managers within the Development team of nine.

You must have a minimum of three to five years Individual Giving experience with first-class relationship management skills and have demonstrable experience of personally making 'asks'.

You will also have a passion for working with some of the finest musicians in the world.

Professional Development Participants, Step Change

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Step Change

Is for individuals who:

• have proven experience working for or with arts organisations

• have the ability or potential to play a management/producing role

• are passionate and ambitious about developing a career as a leader in the arts

Aims to:

• broaden the scope of possibilities for people from a range of backgrounds who might not realise their potential

• offer structured development opportunities in different scales of organisations or artistic disciplines, to those who may not otherwise gain this

• build relationships between larger and smaller companies

• encourage a greater diversity in the workforce of arts organisations

• provide a stepping-stone for talented people in the arts

Involves:

1) Mentoring (approximately one hour every six weeks)

2) Masterclasses (full time 30 April – 4 May 2012); six half-day sessions June onwards)

3) Secondment at a Host Organisation (approx 40 days, between June 2012 and Feb 2013)

4) Plus individual coaching sessions, networking with peers and industry professionals

Administrator

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Creative company seeks a full-time Administrator, Gloucestershire based. Applicants will ideally, be graduates or equivalent, and have experience in similar role.

Ability to prioritise workload with strong attention to detail, essential. Computer literate (Macs) with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Discrete, friendly and flexible with impeccable timekeeping.

Fixed term contract for 12 months. Approx. 40 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience.