Job Description
Are you an experienced arts manager with a good knowledge of the choral singing sector? We are looking for our new General Manager to work across finance, marketing, strategic and artistic direction, development, smooth daily operations, and responsible for safeguarding. You will be managing a small team of experienced staff and have the support of an active Chairman and Board of Trustees.
The main duties and responsibilities for the General Manager role are as follows: GENERAL MANAGEMENT • Lead the small part time team, maintaining regular contact and guiding their decision-making and activities • Ensure that all team members are working effectively and have appropriate support and resources • Identifying ad hoc need for extra resource and sourcing this • First point of contact for any enquiries to the Foundation
STRATEGIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTION • Working closely with the Founding Artistic Director and Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the artistic and strategic vision for the Foundation. • Review current strategic goals and develop 3-5 year plan with the Board for all activities. • Produce quarterly general management updates for the Trustees. • Work with the team to help them deliver on their annual targets (choral courses; Rodolfus Choir; Development; communication; partnerships)
FINANCIAL • Overseeing the bank account and payment platforms and updating all payments in and out of the account via our accounting software, XERO. • Paying invoices and keeping accurate records. • Liaising with our accountants and providing information for the preparation of annual accounts. • Setting the annual budget and reviewing every quarter for Trustee meetings • Setting the choral courses budget and Rodolfus Choir budget in collaboration with the Courses Operations Manager and Choir Manager, for the annual activities. • Working with a member of the Board to discuss financial strategy. • Collating gift aid claims for submission
MARKETING AND REPRESENTING THE ORGANISATION • Develop and execute a vision and ‘story’ for the Foundation, both for marketing and fundraising. (in collaboration with the Development Manager and Communications Manager) • Attend conferences and events to promote the Foundation as appropriate • Look for opportunities to develop our activities • Write and send Newsletters to our database of supporters at least monthly or when required, liaising with the team for appropriate messages and content. • Overseeing marketing including print/digital marketing assets for our activities
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT • Supporting the Development Manager to develop applications to Trusts & Foundations, including developing a case for funding as necessary. • Supporting the Development Manager in their endeavours to develop Individual Donors
SAFEGUARDING • Working with our Trustee for Safeguarding, reviewing and updating all safeguarding policies annually, briefing annual course staff on their safeguarding responsibilities • Dealing with any disclosures and keeping records. • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Foundation
GENERAL • Attend Team and Board meetings as required • Be a passionate advocate at all times for Rodolfus • Adhere to all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as all other company policies and procedures • Create a positive work environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values