2.5 days per week (17.5 hours - 0.5 FTE) GRADE: NJC (local government payscale) Point 23 to 25 (SO1) (currently £33,366 - £35,235 pro rata) The organisation will contribute 5.5% of gross wage to a pension scheme JOB PURPOSE: To manage the internal operations of the organisation and ensure that the Board of Trustees meets its legal obligations. To manage the external profile of High Peak Community Arts, in order to maintain and increase the sustainability of the organisation, through increased visibility and income streams. To take joint responsibility with the Board of Trustees and the staff team for the ongoing development of the organisation. The workload is balanced on average, per week - 1 day fundraising, 1 day operations and day communications, with variation throughout the year. The post requires one day (7hrs) per week in the office in Whaley Bridge, High Peak (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday); and the other 10.5 hours may be worked flexibly. Some evening and occasional weekend working is required. POSITION IN ORGANISATION: The role will be employed on a permanent contract, after completion of a successful 26 week probation period, during which the role will be under induction with the Creative Programme Manager. The Senior Staff Team currently comprises: Creative Programme Manager (0.8 FTE); Operations, Communications & Fundraising Manager (0.5 FTE) They are assisted by and collaborate with 2 x Creative Project Assistants - 0.4 FTE each; A freelance bookkeeping / business consultant; a payroll organisation; and a web manager; Many and varied freelance and sessional workers. The Senior Staff Team is responsible for preparing strategy for approval by the Board of Trustees of the organisation and for its subsequent implementation, liaise with other members of the Team to fulfil all the responsibilities of their posts and the organisation as a whole. Full job description and application pack available here: www.highpeakarts.org/OFC-vacancy Person Specification ESSENTIAL At least 5 years experience of independently leading in at least one area of this job role Strong organisational abilities; working to deadlines and prioritising work effectively Ability to be self-motivated and work on own initiative Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy Ability to collaborate in a team Experience of writing successful funding applications at a range of scales Experience of researching funding bodies Strong communication and presentation skills Experience of producing clear, succinct and accurate written content for a range of audiences, both formal and informal Willingness to learn and to undergo professional development as appropriate Demonstrate a commitment to the policies and working methods of the organisation Ability to do the travelling necessary to fulfil the functions of the post (by use of organisation's vehicle or other means) The successful candidate will need a Basic DBS Check. Full person spec on link. MAIN DUTIES: Operational Management - average 1 day / week Board and Compliance: Liaise with the HPCA board Co-ordinate the annual report, annual accounts & AGM Report to the Charity Commission &Companies House Work with the team on recruitment &enrolment of new staff &liaise with payroll Administrative: Monitor the HPCA's general email address Arrange HPCA's annual insurance, and Tax, MOT, Insurance & Breakdown cover of the company vehicle Oversee the petty cash & use of card readers. Fundraising & Development - average 1 day / week Coordinate a fundraising strategy with the staff team and trustees Contribute to the annual budget, forecasts & writing of HPCA's business plan Maximise unrestricted income for HPCA & support project funds applications by the team Communications - average 0.5 days / week Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy, including media coverage; newsletter; advocacy opportunities Full duties available at www.highpeakarts.org/OFC-vacancy Go to www.highpeakarts.org/OFC-vacancy for the full application pack and application form.Job Summary
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