Managing Director (full time)
Cartwheel Arts co-creates inclusive arts opportunities with diverse communities that enhance well-being and celebrate culture and heritage.
We call this Art for a Reason.
The Managing Director is a new role (full time) which will support our existing Creative Director/ CEO with the strategic leadership of Cartwheel Arts. The Managing Director will be responsible for our financial strategy, fundraising, operations, human resources, policies and procedures and embedding equity diversity and inclusion across the day-to-day management of the company.
The right candidate will have a track record in business and operational management within the cultural or the voluntary sector, experience of fundraising, financial management and have excellent communications skills. They will work closely with the Creative Director, Trustees and staff team to ensure the organisation realises its vision to ensure everyone has equal access to arts, culture and creativity.
The Managing Director post is full time 37 hours per week at a salary of £40,560 per annum. The post enjoys a 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a requirement of 0.5% contribution to be made by the post-holder, and 30 days holiday plus public holidays.
Cartwheel Arts are a National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England, and part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Culture Portfolio. Due to our current confirmed funding from these and other sources, this post is currently offered as a fixed term contract until March 2027, however our intention would be to extend this role, subject to future funding.
We are a small staff team, and all members play an active part in the life of the company. We share tasks and responsibilities in running the company, from housekeeping to strategic planning.
We currently offer hybrid working arrangements but would expect the post holder to work in person in Heywood at least 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday.
Cartwheel Arts is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are currently underrepresented by ethnically diverse staff and management, and we particularly encourage applications from culturally diverse communities, individuals who live in Rochdale and those who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or non-binary.
Practical experience is more important to us than formal qualifications.
Please let us know if you need to supply your application in an alternative format.
Important Dates
Closing date: Tuesday 24th September at 10am (applications received after this time will not be considered).
Interviews will be conducted on either Tuesday 1st October or Wednesday 2nd October and will consist of an in-person interview in Heywood.
Applicants should ensure that they can be available on the days indicated.
The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
For further information or if you have any questions about the role please email becky@cartwheelarts.org.uk or call 01706 361 300 and ask for Becky.
Application Pack
Recruitment Events:
We are holding 2 targeted recruitment events for potential applicants who self-identify as either: living in Rochdale, ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQ+ and/or non-binary. These will be held via zoom on Wednesday 14th August & Monday 16th September.
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