General Manager of Domaine de Boisbuchet

Domaine de Boisbuchet; Nice; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative center for design and architecture seeks a passionate general manager to lead economic and administrative efforts. This role involves sourcing funding, overseeing marketing, and managing human resources, all while fostering new business opportunities. With a rich history and a commitment to creativity, the organization offers a unique chance to shape its future. Located in a picturesque rural setting, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your leadership can make a significant impact. Join us in driving forward a legacy of artistic collaboration and community engagement.

Prestations

Accommodation available

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Solid experiences in economic management and business cooperation.
• Excellent mastery of French and English languages.

Responsabilités

• Sourcing and management of financing.
• Development and supervision of marketing and administration.

Connaissances

Economic Management

Business Cooperation

Public and Private Funding

Social Competence

Negotiation Skills

Interest in Design and Architecture

Description du poste

Wanted : Passion for # cultural economy in a natural and social environment!

Domaine de Boisbuchet offers position as # general manager

An international center for workshops, research, and artistic residencies in the crossing fields of design, architecture, nature, and society for over 35 years, Domaine de Boisbuchet recruits a passionate leader in charge of economic and administrative management and development.

Established by the co-founder and longtime director of the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Boisbuchet's main business area is workshops that annually attract participants from around the world. In addition, we frequently realise workshops for companies and universities, residencies for individual creatives, exhibitions for our own audience as well as for other institutions, and various public events. Located in the rural triangle between the cities of Limoges, Poitiers and Angoulême, Boisbuchet's 150 hectares comprise historic buildings in an old landscape park to which we constantly add new, innovative buildings. We have a collection and specialist library recognised by international experts and dispose of a well established global network of partnering designers, architects, artists, universities, schools, and museums.

Based on the legacy of this place, its activities, and connections, we are seeking a financially stable development which shall be at the heart of the future management’s responsibilities.

The position involves :

• sourcing and management of financing
• development and supervision of marketing
• organisation and supervision of administration
• organisation and supervision of human resources
• contribution to the development of new business opportunities

We are looking for :

• solid experiences in economic management and business cooperation
• an excellent mastering of French and English languages
• knowledge of the institutional environment and the innovation sector
• experience in mobilising public and private funding
• social competence, persuasiveness, and the capacity to negotiate
• personal independence
• a lively interest in design and architecture

Timeframe :

• a longterm engagement of 3 years minimum
• 6 months probation time
• as of now

The reward and terms as well as the hours and place of work are to be negotiated but will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Accommodation is available at the Domaine. Boisbuchet is only a few minutes from the market town of Confolens, one of the two sub-prefectures of the Charente department, and an hour from the cities of Limoges, Angoulême, and Poitiers.