Kingswood Arts
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and passionate arts professional to step into the role of CEO/Artistic Director for our vibrant arts centre.
Job Description
Purpose of Role
To lead Kingswood Arts and continue to develop the organisation into a robust and thriving arts and community centre, to serve the Kingswood Estate and surrounding areas
Responsibilities
- Overall management and oversight of organisation
- Implement business plan and strategic objectives in consultation with the board
- Lead on Creative direction of the organisation in constant consultation with stakeholders and local community
- Represent Kingswood Arts on a local, national and international level across different stakeholders, partnerships and networks
- Line Management of the Kingswood Arts senior team
- Innovation, development of the community offer and the organisation more broadly
- Oversee current Capital projects and lead on major development plans
- Work closely with finance and fundraising teams to develop financial stability of the organisation
- Oversee further growth of earned income, driven by Weddings and Private Events
Job Requirements
Essential
- A proven track record of successful management in venue/s or community arts company operations, including financial oversight.
- Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making
- Artistic and creative programming or producing experience
- Experience of maximising revenue streams and cost effectiveness.
- Extremely strong people management, communication and organisational development skills
- Strong understanding and experience of fundraising including through grants from trusts and foundations, individual giving and corporate partnerships
- Strong understanding of risk management and how to implement across an organisation
Desired
- Experience Managing a similar-sized organisation
- Experience managing hospitality including weddings, F&B and room hires
- Experience in managing capital developments projects
- Experience in working with the Heritage Lottery Fund
- Experience in senior team involved in an Arts Council NPO application
Job Overview
- Job Title: CEO & Artistic Director
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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Location:
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Job: CEO & Artistic Director
Job: CEO & Artistic Director
Organisation: Kingswood Arts
Postcode: SE21 8QN
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