Operations & Resource Lead

People Dancing; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit arts organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Operations & Resource Lead. This pivotal role involves managing budgets, supporting staff, and ensuring smooth building operations, all while promoting community engagement and equity in the arts. Candidates should have experience in operations and a passion for making the arts sector more accessible. The position offers an opportunity to develop new income streams and collaborate closely with the Artistic Director.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and budgeting.
• Leadership skills in managing diverse teams.
• Strong interest in community outreach and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and develop new income streams.
• Support staff and ensure smooth operations.
• Provide leadership for sustainability and strategy.
• Oversee resources in a wise and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director for community-focused initiatives.

Skills

Passion for systems

Community focus

Equity commitment

Experience in operations

Budget management

People management

Facilities management

Building inclusive structures

Job description

Overview

Company of Others is looking for a new Operations & Resource Lead to join us in a pivotal role, supporting the sustainability, strategy and daily operations of our company.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for systems, community, and equity. You’ll work alongside our Artistic Director and team to ensure that the resources we hold – financial, people, space and time – are used wisely and compassionately.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys building structures that serve others, and is committed to making the arts sector more just, accessible and care-led.

Whether you’re managing budgets, developing new income streams, supporting our staff and freelancers, or ensuring our building runs smoothly, your leadership will be key to how we grow and sustain bold dance work rooted in community.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and develop new income streams.
• Support staff and freelancers and ensure building operations run smoothly.
• Provide leadership for sustainability, strategy and daily operations.
• Oversee the use of resources – financial, people, space and time – in a wise and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and team to grow and sustain bold dance work rooted in community.

Qualifications

• Passion for systems, community, and equity; commitment to making the arts sector more just, accessible and care-led.
• Experience in operations, budgeting, people management, and facilities/space management.
• Ability to thrive with responsibility and build structures that serve others.
• Interest in supporting a diverse, inclusive workplace and community.

How to Apply

For further information please follow the link below.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE
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