Contract Management Jobs in Greater London
The Finance and Operations Manager is a key member of Tara Theatre’s team, overseeing the company operations and financial processes. They work alongside a Freelance Finance Director and the Executive Director.
Tara Theatre is a company limited by guarantee, and a charity. It has two trading subsidiaries, Tara Productions and Tara Enterprises. We currently have an annual turnover of circa £1 million.
We manage our finances and payroll in-house, using Sage accounting system.
We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first manager position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
For this role, we are open to conversations around either a full time or part-time contract and/or flexible working.
We are looking to recruit a Exhibitions Workshop Manager to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, fixed term contract of 12 months, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,900 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Exhibitions Workshop Manager role is to:
You will play an important role in managing the Museum’s London workshop facility, working closely with the Museum Technician to construct, install, maintain and repair elements of gallery displays such as bespoke mounts, plinths and display stands for Museum objects in permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
Key responsibilities of our Exhibitions Workshop Manager include:
- Working closely with the Museum Technician and report to the Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation
- Cultivating partnerships with external stakeholders, contractors and consultants such as exhibition designers, graphic designers, model makers, exhibition construction contractors, quantity surveyors, planning supervisors and contract administrators
- Providing effective prioritisation and resourcing of the Workshop team
- Designing, manufacturing and installation of exhibitions plinths and displays
- Designing, manufacturing, finishing and installing of bespoke stands and mounts in metal, perspex and wood, to allow the safe display of our very varied collection
- Managing projects within a multi-disciplinary team on schedule and within budget
- Developing Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring they are shared appropriately and respected at all times
What we are looking for in our Exhibitions Workshop Manager:
- Appropriate trade related qualification in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience gained in a workshop environment
- Woodwork and joinery, metalwork, perspex, welding and brazing skills
- Communicates in a straightforward manner, demonstrating respect and acting with integrity and impartiality
- Recognises scope of own authority for decision making and empowers team members to make appropriate decisions
- Uses specialist professional//technical expertise and operating knowledge to its fullest extent, where appropriate
Closing date for applications: 1st April 2024
Interviews will take place on: 15th April 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Exhibtions Workshop Manager role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Deptford X is looking to appoint a General Manager to join Deptford X alongside our next Director and work in tandem to lead the organisation into its next phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious festival and programmes
About Deptford X
Deptford X is a visual arts charity based in Deptford, South East London, we foster artistic talent and nurture community within the borough of Lewisham and beyond. We achieve this through a free festival in Deptford, working with hundreds of artists to locate art at the centre of everyday life for all of the area’s communities, and ongoing activity supporting artists and our local communities year-round. Founded in 1998, Deptford X is London’s longest-running visual arts festival.
This is a crucial and exciting time to join Deptford X; in 2023 the organisation turned 25 and also became an Arts Council England NPO. We are exploring moving to a biennial model and creating more space for deeper engagement and networked working. There is scope for the new General Manager to being their own vision and networks to the organisation and to take it into the next quarter century in a way that is sustainable, accessible, diverse and relevant.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with experience of managing organisational operations and team members, preferably with an integrated approach to access and diversity, and an understanding and knowledge of financial development strategies. We would like to appoint someone with shared values: someone who understands the importance of difference, creativity, experimentation and learning within art; who has a commitment to local artistic ambition and making a positive contribution to local communities in the area; and who is committed to equity, accessibility and care.
Job Responsibilities
The General Manager is integral to the management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious programmes. The General Manager works closely with the Director and Board of Trustees as part of a small and supportive team to contribute actively and creatively to the development of the organisation, as well as overseeing daily and organisational operations. The General Manager supervises office management, communications, administration, financial management, staffing, programme delivery logistics, reporting and evaluation; and works collaboratively with the Director on strategic and financial development, including embedded environmental sustainability. In addition to the above, the General Manager will lead on developing and dynamically integrating Deptford X's access and care agenda.
Position: General Manager
Salary: £32 - 35,500 pro rata
Responsible to: Director
Location: We have a hybrid working model outside of festival delivery times. We have an office at Lewisham Arthouse in Deptford/Brockley and also offer the option to work 2 days a week from home.
Hours: 9.30 - 5.30
How to apply: Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email.
Closing date: 9 am, 1 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.