Job Description
Holocaust Centre North is seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to fill the role of Deputy Director. As a member of the senior management team, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and management of the Centre's work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Director in the development and delivery of the Centre's strategic plan, ensuring the organisation continues to meet its mission and goals.
* Line-manage members of the team, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their objectives.
* Oversee the Memorial Gestures programme, ensuring it aligns with the organisation's strategic goals and delivers high-quality outcomes.
* Develop and implement effective systems and processes to support the delivery of the Centre's public programmes, including learning activities for school groups and community outreach.
* Work closely with the Head of Learning and Communities to ensure the public programmes are aligned with the organisation's strategic goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Provide reports for and contribute to Board of Trustee meetings where appropriate.
Requirements:
* Proven experience of working in a senior managerial role in the charity, arts, museum or cultural heritage sector.
* Proven experience of strategic leadership at a senior level, including strategic planning and implementation.
* Experience of managing individuals across a range of disciplines.
* Demonstrable experience and understanding of programme management and of running programmes that deliver long-term impact.
* Experience of programme management in the contemporary arts or literature sector (desirable).
* Editorial skills – proofreading, copy-editing, attention to detail, experience of editing creative written work.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands and supporting others to do the same.
* An ability to recognise the challenges of colleagues who sometimes must handle difficult and distressing materials, and ensure their wellbeing is supported.
* Ability to work with a small group of staff in a collaborative way to set goals and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills that can be adapted for different audiences.
* Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and ability to translate data insights into operational activities.
* Able to multi-task and quickly respond to opportunities or changing priorities.
* Ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals into achievable objectives.
* Ability to manage risk and recognise potential impact of decisions across the organisation.
Qualities and Personal Attributes:
* Interest in the history of the Holocaust and traumatic histories.
* Adaptable, flexible, resourceful and driven.
* A personal commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following by an email via the button below:
* Your CV
* A supporting statement that explains how your experience, knowledge, skills, and personal qualities meet the criteria outlined in the person specification
* A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (which you can download from our website: https://holocaustcentrenorth.org.uk/about/opportunities/)