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General Manager Job Pack
The General Manager is a new role which will support our existing Artistic Director/ CEO with the operational leadership of Sheba Arts. The General Manager will be responsible for our operations, human resources, policies and procedures, and for embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in the day-to-day management of the organisation. The right candidate will have a proven track record in business and operational management within the cultural or voluntary sector, experience in staff management, and excellent communication skills. They will work closely with the Artistic Director, Board of Directors, and Staff Team to help the organisation achieve its vision of ensuring everyone has access to arts and cultural activities.
The General Manager post is 28 hours per week at a salary of £40k FET. The post enjoys a 3% employer pension contribution, with a requirement of 5% contribution to be made by the post-holder, and 22.5 days holiday plus 3 days Christmas break.
This position is currently offered as a fixed-term, two-year contract with a three-month probationary period. However, our intention is to extend the role, subject to future funding. The notice period is two weeks during the probationary period and two months thereafter.
We currently offer hybrid working arrangements but would expect the post holder to work in person at least 2-3 days per week. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please let us know if you need to supply your application in an alternative format.
How to apply
To apply, return the completed application and monitoring form to [email protected] by January 30, 2025.
Selected candidates will be contacted by 10th of February 2025. The interview will be held in person at our office at Islington Mill. The successful candidate is expected to commence work in April 2025.
Audio/video
You can submit a video or audio recording to apply. Please send us a link with passwords along with a completed monitoring form.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
CONTACT
We value difference and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you would like to discuss the role, please get in touch, we'd love to learn more about you.
If you have any questions about the role please email [email protected]
Download the Job Description
| sheba_arts-general_manager_job_description.pdf |
Download the Person Specification
| general_manager_person_specification.pdf |
Download the Application Form
| general_manager_application_form.pdf |
| general_manager_application_form.docx |
Download the Diversity Form
| diversity_data__1_.docx |
Download a Summary of our Business Plan
| sheba_arts_business_plan_23-27_.pdf |
Chair of Trustees
We are seeking a Chair to lead the Board of Directors.
We are seeking someone with leadership experience, a passion for supporting underrepresented communities, and a strong commitment to advocating for the organisation.
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Sheba Arts board, ensuring effective governance of the CIC in alignment with its vision.
They will oversee the organisation's governance, compliance, and management, striving for best practices in achieving its charitable aims and ensuring financial sustainability.
Please note this is an unpaid position, though travel expenses will be covered where required.
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Sheba Arts board, ensuring effective governance of the CIC in alignment with its vision.
They will oversee the organisation's governance, compliance, and management, striving for best practices in achieving its charitable aims and ensuring financial sustainability.
Please note this is an unpaid position, though travel expenses will be covered where required.
Download recruitment pack
| recruitment_pack_-_chair_of_trustees.pdf |
We focus on building relationships with local artists, changemakers, and volunteers to support our year-round programming across a range of projects.
We believe that the creation of collaborative arts with a range of communities can be a powerful vehicle for social change.
Our projects are organised and facilitated in partnership with local artists, grassroots organisations (locally, nationally and in some cases, internationally), schools, and charities. This ensures we can support long term, locally-led programmes with a range of communities.
We believe that the creation of collaborative arts with a range of communities can be a powerful vehicle for social change.
Our projects are organised and facilitated in partnership with local artists, grassroots organisations (locally, nationally and in some cases, internationally), schools, and charities. This ensures we can support long term, locally-led programmes with a range of communities.
If you would like to become a volunteer with us, please:
1. Sign up to our newsletter, where we will publish any upcoming opportunities.
2. Email [email protected] with details of your interests and where you feel you could best volunteer.
1. Sign up to our newsletter, where we will publish any upcoming opportunities.
2. Email [email protected] with details of your interests and where you feel you could best volunteer.
