Chronically ill Artists Network

Arts Council England; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Chronically ill Artists Network seeks a Senior Producer & Operations Manager to steer the organisation’s operations while delivering our Arts Council England funded programme. You will work with the Executive & Artistic Co-Directors to shape governance, systems and future growth.

You will manage freelancers and external contractors, drive fundraising, and ensure efficient office systems, processes and communications to enable ambitious delivery across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience of writing funding applications.
• Experience managing six-figure project budgets.
• Experience building partnerships and creating efficient organisational office systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the organisation.
• Oversee programme delivery and manage freelancers.
• Coordinate internal communications and support partnerships.

Job description

Thu, 06 Aug 2026">published - Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Job Summary

The Chronically ill Artists Network is seeking an experienced Senior Producer & Operations Manager to join us at an exciting stage in our organisational development.

Job Description

This is a pivotal role within our growing Community Interest Company (CIC) that supports chronically ill artists across the UK. Working alongside the Executive & Artistic Co-Directors, you will take responsibility for the operational aspects of the organisation, supporting the successful delivery of our Arts Council England funded programme, while helping to shape the long‑term future of CIAN.

You will lead the on the day‑to‑day management of the organisation, oversee programme delivery, manage freelancers, and coordinate internal communications, support new and existing partnerships, contribute to fundraising and income generation, and ensure that our systems, governance and operational processes support our ambitions and growth. We're seeking someone who is ambitious and innovative, proactive and who with self motivation can make things happen.

You'll have experience of writing funding applications, managing six‑figure project budgets, building partnerships and creating efficient organisational office systems.

Responsible for: Freelance artists, consultants, facilitators, communications support and external contractors

Contract: 40 days on a freelance basis (September 2026 to February 2028) with the potential to extend subject to future funding

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Nottingham and national meetings, events and conferences (travel expenses covered).

Safeguarding: This role is not subject to a DBS check.

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• Job Title: Senior Producer & Operations Manager
• Artform: Combined arts
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Contract
• Location: Remote