CEOexpired
Skylight Circus Arts
United Kingdom, Rochdale
Posted on: Dec. 10, 2020
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Description:
Job description
Skylight Circus Arts is seeking an inspirational leader with extensive experience of working in the cultural sector, who is open-minded about new ways of working and will lead the company to a new level as an NPO.
Our highly experienced team share their passion for Circus with all ages and abilities. Staff and trustees have developed an ambitious plan to grow our work over the next 4 years.
You will want to build on the success of the current operation and ensure it thrives in a changing and challenging landscape. You will be comfortable with multiple priorities and will have a positive attitude toward risk. The post is initially for 12 months, after which time it will be dependent on further funding.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Attitudes
Ability to lead the next evolution of the company
Ability to lead, support and inspire staff
Commitment to the value of engagement and participation in the arts
High level of self-motivation, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude
Calm under pressure and ability to multitask
Ability to lead and manage complex and multiple projects with enthusiasm and passion
Creative approach to prioritisation and problem solving
Commitment to equal opportunities, environmental sustainability and cultural diversity
Ability to work on your own, on your own initiative and as part of a team
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required
Skills and Experience
Essential
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills,
Advocacy skills, the ability to influence and champion - with partners, peers and audiences.
The ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
Proven strategic planning skills, including leading on business planning and implementation
Experience of managing a broad range of activities within a creative environment
Proven ability in financial management, strategy and accountability
Proven success in generating income from a variety of sources, preferably including brokering long-term investments and partnerships
Experience of working with a voluntary board of trustees
Computer literacy and proficiency with databases, spreadsheets and Google G Suite
Desirable
Understanding of marketing including use of social media
Previous experience of working for a registered charity - legal requirements etc?
Experience of legacy fundraising?
Job Description Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Purpose:
Working closely with the Leadership Team*:
The CEO will ensure the delivery and achievement of Skylight Circus’s mission
The CEO will lead the overall strategic and operational planning, implementation and delivery of all aspects of the organisation’s activities
The CEO will be accountable for the overall reputation and quality of Skylight Circus, its reputation and recognition regionally and nationally.
*Leadership Team: Creative Director, Funding and Development Manager, trustees on occasion.
Line Manager: The Chair of Skylight Circus Board of Trustees
Responsibilities: The CEO is responsible to the board
a) With the Leadership Team, develop and review the vision and mission for the organisation in line with the charitable objectives of the company
b) With the Leadership Team, oversee the creation and implementation of policies and strategies that deliver the vision
c) With the Leadership Team, grow its reputation and profile as one of the UK’s leading providers of social circus relevant to local and national audiences and grow its commitment to diversity
d) To champion diversity, accessibility and equal opportunities
e) To keep under review the objectives, outcomes and outputs of the company against the Business Plan
f) To act as an ambassador and spokesperson for Skylight Circus
Operation and Finances
To take responsibility with Leadership Team for the creation and implementation of the Business Plan and its associated creative programme
To Lead the financial management of Skylight Circus, to initiate, maintain and ensure adherence to plans which safeguard ongoing financial sustainability
To set realistic income targets and financial milestones
To lead on contract negotiation
To lead on opportunities to promote diversification of earned income, fundraising, and social enterprises and to develop new potential in resilience and growth
To work with the Board, to ensure best practice in governance
To enable scrutiny, ratification and validation by Board and stakeholders
To ensure compliance with all current legislation
To observe the company’s Health and Safety policy and to cooperate with the company to enable compliance with any duty imposed on it by law and best practice
To communicate with Skylight staff to ensure that accurate up-to-date and timely information is passed to staff, customers and partners
Partners
a) To position and champion Skylight Circus with key stakeholders such as Arts Council England and Rochdale Borough Council, other major public funders, trusts foundations and supportive NPOs.
b) To further deepen Skylight Circus’s placemaking role in the town and region
c) To maintain and develop partnerships with individuals and organisations in the creative, public, private and charitable sectors (with CD)
d) To develop & deliver (with Leadership Team) projects or events with our chosen partners
e) To keep abreast of national and international trends and best practice in the development of new work
f) To build and maintain positive working relationships with artists, partners, individuals and organisations in the wider creative, cultural, public, private and charitable sectors locally, nationally and internationally
People
a) To create a productive and empowering working environment that allows staff to perform at their highest potential and identify training and development needs to support their professional development
b) To agree and monitor strategic objectives with the Creative Team and Trustees
c) To manage staff effectively, providing direction, guidance and review and taking action as necessary
d) To lead on the recruitment of staff
e) To take personal responsibility, supported by the Chair, for their own continuous professional development, learning and training
f) To approve job descriptions for all staff
h)To be responsible for disciplinary action in line with Skylight Circus’s policies
Other
a) To ensure equality, inclusion and diversity are at the core of working practices
b) To undertake other tasks and duties as may reasonably be requested.
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2020
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Rochdale
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