HighTide

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HighTide is seeking a dynamic General Manager to work closely with the Artistic Director/CEO, overseeing company and governance administration, financial management, HR procedures, and Arts Council and Board reporting.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to theatre across the East of England and beyond, with a focus on climate care and organisational development.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional arts administration experience required
• Open-minded approach; role to be flexible to candidate profile
• Experience in finance, governance or HR administration is a plus

Responsibilities

• General Management, Policy and Administration
• Finance
• Governance
• Data and ACE Reporting
• Human Resources
• Environmental Action
• General

Job description

Tue, 13 Oct 2026\">published - Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Job Summary

HighTide is seeking a dynamic individual who is excited by our artistic mission. You’ll work closely with the Artistic Director/CEO, with particular responsibility for company and governance administration, financial management, HR procedures, and Arts Council and Board reporting.

Job Description

The General Manager is an integral part of HighTide's friendly and dynamic team. They work closely with the Artistic Director/CEO, with particular responsibility for company and governance administration, financial management, HR procedures, and Arts Council and Board reporting.

The successful candidate will be motivated to spread the joy and power of theatre across the East of England and beyond. They will also share in HighTide's core commitment to climate care.

The full Job Description is available in the Recruitment Pack.

Job Requirements

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is excited by our artistic mission. This means we are recruiting with open minds and want the role to be responsive to the successful candidate. You will need to have at least two years of professional arts administration experience, but we will support you in the transition if this role is more senior than your current one.

If you're already an experienced administrator/General or Finance Manager, we want to create the right space and challenges for you. The job title and level of this post can flex depending on the profile of the person we appoint.

HighTide is a theatre company working in the East of England and we would be interested to hear from candidates who live in the region, as well as those based in London or elsewhere.

Depending on your experience, we could consider this role on a part-time basis.

Job Responsibilities

• General Management, Policy and Administration
• Finance
• Governance
• Data and ACE Reporting
• Human Resources
• Environmental Action
• General