Programme Director
- Recruiter
- SPACE
- Location
- London
- Salary
- 38000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual + pro rata - depending on experience and skills of the candidate
- Posted
- 09 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
SPACE (Art Services Grants Limited) is an arts and educational charity established in 1968 and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Programmes take place at our Mare Street HQ in Hackney, in the local area, in schools, Arlington homeless hostel and our new site 37 Queen Street in Colchester. We run 20 studio sites with nearly 800 artist tenants.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a key part in the future of an ambitious and resourceful Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. A highly entrepreneurial person, the candidate should be fully engaged in the changing nature of East London, and able to recognise and build on the opportunities that this offers SPACE. They will spot opportunities where SPACE programmes can play a unique role and be responsible for ensuring that resources and partnerships are developed to achieve ambitions.
This new post brings together strategic lead on programmes with fundraising and income generation.
The ideal candidate will be a good team player, supporting the programmes team to achieve shared ambitions. You will do this by applying your experience and flair to develop partnerships and funding opportunities, building on SPACE's strong track record of partnership work with London Legacy Development Corporation, Bloomberg, HereEast, ICA, V&A, One Housing, Four Corners, Photofusion, Cockpit Arts and many others. You must have a strong and proven track record in successful fundraising. You will be inspiring, networked and experienced; passionate about supporting and creating opportunities for artists to work with the team.
You will lead a team of specialists in Artist Development, Art and Technology, Learning and Commissions to create a strong joined up programme.
Success will rely on first-rate leadership, strong strategic focus and astute ability to develop a range of revenue streams to develop and innovative the visual arts programmes.
Aims of the post:
To enhance SPACE's mission to support artists and engage with communities neighbouring our studio sites.
SPACE is committed to extending cultural diversity in the arts, enriching the work it does by embracing a wide range of diverse influences and practices.
As a key member of SPACE senior management you will contribute to the wider vision of the organisation.
Specific Responsibilities:
- To make a major contribution to the management of the organisation,
- To lead a coherent, high standard, innovative programme,
- To develop partnerships and generate revenue streams for programme delivery, including managing SPACE Patrons and Friends and contributing to organization-wide fundraising,
- Building on SPACE's excellent track record for partnership work,
- An inspiring, networked and experienced leader, passionate about supporting and creating high quality opportunities for artists to develop,
- To be an effective advocate for SPACE,
- To work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders promoting the work of SPACE,
- To contribute to developing SPACE's profile and audiences,
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Chief Executive.
General Responsibilities:
- To undertake duties pro-actively and work in accordance with SPACE policies, aims and objectives
- To undertake duties with an awareness of the need to promote cost effective and efficient management, taking into account your post requirements and company finance as a whole
- To maintain confidentiality agreements and to conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties.
- To demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the company's skill base.
- To engage with staff and clients of SPACE in a positive and constructive manner
- To attend staff and other SPACE meetings. Some meetings and training may be held outside of normal office hours, including occasional evening and weekend activities, repaid through TOIL.
- To act in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy and to contribute to and implement the SPACE cultural diversity strategy.
Person Specification
- Detailed knowledge and experience of delivering high quality programming relevant to existing and emerging arts audiences in London
- Experience managing a team to achieve objectives
- Proven track record of successful bid writing and fundraising
- Commitment to programming in a culturally diverse context
- Proven experience of developing partnerships and funding streams e.g. with commercial art sector, corporate sponsors, trusts + foundations, Higher Education, Local Authorities, Regeneration bodies, UK and international government departments
- Experience in representing the organization in a range of contexts, including public speaking
Application Guidelines
Deadline for completed applications is 9am Monday 21 st August
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 28th August 2017 (probably 30 th August)
When you send your application to us, please make sure you enclose the following:
- A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role,
- A completed Equal Opportunities form. (The information will remain confidential and is for monitoring purposes only. It will not be used in the selection process.)
To apply please email via the button below.