Operations Manager

Something Curated; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious gallery in London seeks an Operations Manager to oversee its three sites, ensure effective maintenance, and lead the Front of House team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in operations management. This permanent role offers a salary of £36,839 – £42,781, 26 days holiday, and a pension contribution. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented backgrounds.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 6%

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Understanding of environmental sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective operation of the gallery's three sites.
• Lead the Front of House team to enhance visitor experience.
• Oversee maintenance of the SLG's buildings and gardens.

Skills

People management

Sustainability policy implementation

Crisis management

Job description

South London Gallery (SLG) is recruiting for an Operations Manager.

Job Title:Operations Manager

Hours:35 hours per week

Salary Scale:£36,839 – £42,781

Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.

Duration: Permanent

Pension:6% employer pension contribution

Holiday:26 days plus bank holidays

Reports to:Deputy Director

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Operations Manager is a key role within the team, ensuring the effective and efficient management of the SLG’s three sites: the Main Gallery, the Fire Station and Art Block. This includes managing the maintenance and upkeep of the SLG’s Grade II listed buildings and artist-designed gardens, as well as leading the Front of House team to ensure that the SLG provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors and a high quality of visitor experience.

The Operations Manager works closely with the Deputy Director and manages a team comprising two Operations Supervisors, the Gallery Technician and contracted and casual Front of House staff and Cleaners. The role takes the lead on the implementation and monitoring of the SLG’s environment and sustainability policy and contributes to organisation-wide work towards the SLG’s equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

The post holder will be required to be an appointed first aider and a fire marshal, as well as a primary keyholder. They may, therefore, be called upon for out of hours emergencies. Appropriate training will be given.

HOW TO APPLY

Please download an Applicant Details Form and an Application Form on the right of this page and email both completed forms [e-mail]

Please also complete the anonymous, online equal opportunities monitoring form here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M3Y6B2H

The closing date for applications isFriday 29 August, 5pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.

An online information session about the role will take place onTuesday 12 August, 6pm. Please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slg-operations-manager-vacancy-information-session-tickets-1537559855919

If you have any queries regarding the process or the role please contact Craig Jones, HR Manager on 020 7703 6120 or [e-mail]