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Executive Director (Maternity Cover)expired

Upswing - Company - United Kingdom - StageLync

Posted by:  Upswing

Posted on: May 01, 2019
United Kingdom United Kingdom, London

Description:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Full-time, Maternity Cover)
Reporting to: Artistic Director /CEO
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Contract: 9-months commencing end of August 2019

Upswing are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join the team as Executive Director (maternity cover). The opportunity comes at an exciting time for Upswing as we enter creation and touring periods for two new shows; Catch Me, an outdoor work; and Seasons, a multiyear project developed and delivered with libraries in Brent.

The individual will work closely with Artistic Director / CEO, Vicki Amedume, to steward the charity over the next 9 months; supporting the delivery the business plan in 2019/20 and ensuring plans are in place for 2020/21. The role will involve working closely with Upswing’s Fundraising Associates to plan and develop applications for work in development.

The candidate will be a senior manager in the arts with a track record in strategic planning, complex project producing and budget control, generating income and developing effective relationships.

For further information, download the Recruitment Pack : http://upswing.org.uk/about_us/work-with-us/

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief statement (maximum two A4 sides) describing your suitability for the position and specifically how your past experience matches the job description and person specification.

Applicants should provide contact details for two references, we will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

Please submit your application by email with ‘Executive Director’ in the subject line to [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 27th May 2019.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified if they will be invited to a first interview by the end of the day on Tuesday 28th May 2019.


RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Deadline for applications: Monday 27th May 2019, 5pm
First Interviews: Thursday 30th or Friday 31st May 2019
Second interview (if required): 4th June 2019
Start date would ideally be the week commencing 19th August 2019
There will be a handover period with existing Executive Director until the 16th September 2019
Application Deadline: May 27, 2019 1:00 am
Job Start Date: Aug. 19, 2019 1:00 am
Job Duration: One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrative
Job Location: United Kingdom,
London
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