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General Manager, Jumped Up Theatre

  •  East
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 12, 2025
  •  Sarah Hunter
  •  sarahhunter@jumpeduptheatre.com
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and organised General Manager to join us as part of a new co-leadership model alongside the Artistic Director. Role is 4-5 days a week (negotiable)

Job Description

This newly created role will lead on operations, financial management, compliance, project monitoring, and reporting, ensuring the organisation is efficient, resilient, and responsive. You'll also oversee internal systems, staff management, the marketing strategy, and help shape and deliver our fundraising approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking opportunities to lead, shape and grow a creative organisation. These roles have been created as a new structure which will be supportive of the current programme and of the existing team, supporting innovative activity whilst also keeping the "show on the road" of multiple projects reaching new audiences and breaking new ground, creating a new future for Jumped Up.

Reflecting our local communities we are actively seeking applicants who identify as being D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or are from a migrant or a Global Majority background, or identify as Working Class

What We Offer

  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working options (4-5 days a week, to be agreed.)

  • Opportunity to co-lead a nationally recognised, community-rooted arts organisation

  • Opportunity to innovate creative practice and delivery in a young and dynamic city, alongside a skilled and enthusiastic team.

  • Supportive team and engaged Board of Trustees.

Salary Range: £38K- £42.5K Commensurate with experience and skills within a new co-leadership model with a new Artistic Director.

Hours: 4-5 days per week (negotiable)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Peterborough/ hybrid. At least 2 days/week working in the office with the team, plus home-working, public facing events and external meetings.

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Line Manages: Participation Producer, Marketing & Participation Officer, freelancers and volunteers as required.

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Essential

  • Experience in a senior operations, general management, or project management role, ideally in the cultural or charity sector.
  • Strong time management and project planning skills, and the ability to instil good practice in others.
  • Strong budget management and financial planning skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance and reporting requirements for charities or arts organisations.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage external partners.
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience of project reporting for stakeholders, from trustees to funders, such as Arts Council England, to co-design of programmes with team and collaborators.

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Job Responsibilities

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How to Apply

All enquiries and applications should be directed via Sarah Hunter via email [email protected]

More information on the job specification document

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.

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