This role would suit someone kind and organised, with a sound knowledge of managing a public building, governance and business development, as well as genuine interest in supporting the development of a contemporary visual arts organisation in a mental health setting. Do you have the experience and skills to work with the director and team, and oversee the smooth, efficient, safe and creative running of the Gallery?
Overseeing the management of gallery operations, including our public, studio and staff spaces, commercial opportunities, policies and procedures.
Comms manager, Finance officer, Front of House coordinator, Front of House Saturday assistant
Hours: Full time, ideally Tuesday – Saturday (or two Saturdays & two Mondays/Month). We would also welcome proposals for a part-time role at 4 days a week.
Contract type : Permanent
The post is responsible for managing the public gallery and studio space, commercial operations, human resources and governance.
Manage studio, gallery, stores (including collections storage) and office spaces efficiently and ethically
• Work with the director and wider team to ensure effective systems across the gallery online and offline
• Manage staff rotas and bookings
• Coordinate and facilitate internal communications processes (including staff meetings, development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures).
• Act as project manager for any capital development works (eg upgrading storage or future plans)
• Line manage the front of house coordinator (a role shared with the Bethlem Museum of the Mind), Front of House Saturday assistant, comms manager, finance officer.
SYSTEMS AND LEGAL
• Act as company secretary, ensuring all the legal responsibilities of the organisation are met with regard to charity, company, health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection and anti-discrimination laws. As Health & Safety Coordinator, ensure that Bethlem Gallery’s health and safety policy and procedures are up to date and adhered to.
• Carry out annual fire risk assessment and implement any necessary works/actions
• Support annual updates to Bethlem Gallery’s Safeguarding Policy and act as the Safeguarding Senior Officer
• Lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment and staff policies
• Support the director in risk management and reporting
• Ensure that all of the Gallery’s operations meet current legal requirements and that insurances and other legal frameworks are in place.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Support the development and implementation of business strategy and planning
• Manage staff reviews, training and development with the Director and Board representatives
Keep updated on organisational policies and procedures, including health and safety, inclusion, confidentiality
• Support the Gallery to become increasingly open, inclusive and accessible in terms of practice, policy and communications
• Be committed to social justice and environmental sustainability through our programme, process, plans and policies.
• Engage in continuing professional development, seeking to stay up to date with developments and best practice in your area of work
• At least three years’ experience working at senior management level in a charity/arts setting (Essential)
• Experience of managing a venue – eg knowledge of Health and Safety law, risk assessments, procuring insurance and contracts, and supporting front of house colleagues (Essential)
• Experience and skill in revising, developing and implementing policies and plans (Essential)
• Experience of using a range of apps, eg excel, xero (Essential)
• Excellent communication, administration and project management skills (Essential)
• Understanding of the legal requirements for charities (Essential)
• Excellent numeracy and financial awareness (Essential)
• Experience of increasing commercial revenue (Desirable)
• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and cope with complexity and change
• Commitment to, and understanding of Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities and inclusion Policies
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings where required
• Link: Meeting ID: 882 5205 9834 Passcode: 096993 This Q&A session will be recorded and will be posted the following week on the website at