Studio and Fundraising Administrator

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Studio and Fundraising Administrator will be responsible for managing the smooth day-to-day running of BlackBird RedRose Studios and the Mark Bruce Company office. As well as general administrative tasks, the Studio and Fundraising Administrator will work closely with the ED on fundraising applications which support the company's work. The public-facing role will suit a well-organised and friendly administrator with excellent office skills and the ability to work independently, often on their own.

The job is initially offered as a 1-year fixed term contract. Should further funding be secured, the role may be extended beyond this.

Essential person-specific qualities

• Strong business administration skills
• Friendly, efficient and highly organised with good interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Patience and tenacity with a solution-seeking attitude
• Awareness of administering websites and social media
• Good level of numeracy
• Ability to manage your own time effectively with a high level of motivation and a proactive approach
• A strong interest in the arts

Desirable person-specific qualities

• Book-keeping experience with Quickbooks online
• Some experience of fundraising
• Local awareness of Frome and the south-west
• Knowledge of dance and charity sectors
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role

Mark Bruce Company are a Disability Confident Employer level 1. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Please let us know if you wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confidence Scheme.

Please see our full job description for a list of key responsibilities.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have a passion for what we do even if you feel you do not have all of the skills you think we may need. We are open to training the right person into this position.

This is a studio based position in Frome, Somerset.