* £21k per year for 3 days per week. Subject to 3yr review cycle of ongoing funding.
Role
Art27 Scotland is an arts and human rights organisation, looking for a part-time organised, collaborative and flexible General Manager to oversee our day-to-day operations and grow the company.
Art27 Scotland is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and takes its mission from Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states that “everyone has the right freely to participate in cultural life and to enjoy the arts”. We explore how contemporary arts, cultural practice and ideas can defend culture as a human right through great art and storytelling. We work through socially engaged practice and curate a multi-artform program of exhibitions, performances, publications and events that respond to themes we believe are urgent for our time e.g. migration, climate change and democracy.
Please see full details in Job Pack attached.
Application notes
Please send your CV indicating your work experience and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the position. Please also tell us any other personal skills, interests or personal attributes that you would bring to the organisation that would enhance our mission.
Timeline
Deadline for applications 12:00 midnight on 4th June 2025
Interviews (Edinburgh in person) 11 & 12 June 2025.
Starcatchers General Manager - Primary Purpose
To support the strategic development of the organisation, whilst managing the day-to-day organisational, administrative and financial systems to ensure the smooth operation of company activity.
* Hybrid: Edinburgh office at WHALE Arts / Project locations in Edinburgh and Fife, with some work required across Scotland and possibly internationally.
* Closing 29th April 2025
About Starcatchers
We champion exceptional, innovative arts and creative experiences for our youngest children, those aged from birth to 5 years old and their parents and carers. The voice, needs and interests of this audience are at the heart of all our activity, providing inspiration and provocation in the development of projects and programmes. Our work is created by highly specialist artists who are attuned to the requirements of making work for and with this unique age group. Supported by nearly 20 years of high-quality work, evidenced through research and evaluation, Starcatchers is recognised around the world as being at the forefront of artistic practice for Early Years.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement
* To lead on the development and delivery of all Starcatchers' Community Engagement activity including current programmes.
* Seed new activities in line with organisational priorities.
* To ensure the implementation of a continuous improvement framework within the team.
* To ensure the principles of Starcatchers Voice of the Baby research are embedded and reflected in artistic practice.
* To ensure the participation of the babies, young children, parents and carers who engage in Starcatchers activity is evident in all aspects of service delivery.
* To develop and maintain relationships with partners to support the delivery and potential future development of project activity.
* To oversee the implementation of research and evaluation surveys across all Community Engagement activity and provide feedback and figures for reporting, evaluation and development purposes.
* To manage the Community Engagement budgets and ensure delegated budgets operate within organisational monitoring and reporting arrangements.
* To regularly attend Community Engagement sessions and provide support to delivery staff.
* To ensure the Health & Safety policy is implemented in accordance with best practice and all activity is planned to include risk-assessment and compliance with Health and Safety and event management regulations.
* To ensure the effective implementation of Starcatchers policies and procedures.
* To provide line management support to the Community Engagement Artists.
* To identify and apply for funding for Community Engagement programmes, both existing and new initiatives.
* To support or lead on reporting to funders as required.
General
* To play an active role in the strategic development of Starcatchers as a member of the Management Team.
* To fully participate in company meetings and events as required.
* To contribute to the ongoing fundraising of the organisation as required.
* To attend relevant training as and when required.
* To positively represent Starcatchers at events.
* Any other duties appropriate to the post and organisation.
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