Vacancies

General Manager

Salary:  
£26,000 - £28,000, pro rata depending on experience

Job Type: 
Part-time

Deadline: 
5pm on Monday 28 December 2020

Interviews:  
4th & 5th January 2021

Downloads:
General Manager Job Description
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced General Manager to join us at this exciting time of organisational and artistic development at Mandinga Arts.
 
Over the last three years, Mandinga has expanded the reach of its work; developing projects with partners across the UK and overseas. The Company was successful in sustaining its National Portfolio Organisation status and Mandinga continues to be supported by ACE for 2018 – 2022.
 
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced General Manager to join us at this exciting time of organisational development and transition.  The General Manager will have responsibility for ensuring efficient running of Mandinga’s office, finances, reporting and marketing as well as having significant input into the company’s planning, and an overview of its annual programme of activities as we navigate the current pandemic restrictions. This role is part-time as activity is currently reduced however there is opportunity to grow into a full-time role.
 
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual who has strong initiative to provide management and foresight at core of the organisation. The role would suit someone with experience in arts management and a passion for working in the outdoor and performing arts sector. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to be part of a small but motivated team that ensures Mandinga remains at the forefront of carnival design, performance and delivery both in the UK and internationally. 
 
 Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of the company’s day to day operations and systems, and effectively manage all aspects of the company’s administrative and financial operations.
  •  To maintain thorough familiarity with all Mandinga projects, identifying coordination requirements and contract freelance project management staff as required.
  •  Maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders, research potential funds and broker new partnerships. 
 
Skills/Experience Required:
 
Essential:
  • 3 years minimum experience in a management role within the arts
  • Experience of financial management and maintenance of budgets
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise between conflicting demands and retain excellent attention to detail
  • Experience of overseeing a programme of activity
  • Knowledge of the arts funding system and best practice.
  • Ability to work independently and be self motivated
  • Passion for high quality outdoor arts and events
 
Desirable:
  • Experience in working for a small arts organisation
  • Educated to degree level or higher.
  • Familiar with Sage 50cloud Accounting
  • Full UK Driving License
  
Mandinga Arts strives for equal opportunities. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including BAME applicants.

How to Apply:
To apply please email us with a covering statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 (the document must be in Word .doc or PDF format). Please also include a CV as a separate document, and include within that two references that can be contacted on request.
Full job description can be found in the downloads to the left. 

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