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Papertrail seeks to appoint an experienced General Manager to work with Co-Artistic Directors Bridget Keehan and Jonny Cotsen on exciting new projects in 2025.
Papertrail has been creating and staging untold stories from underrepresented voices in Wales and beyond for the last 10 years. Thanks to ACW’s Creative Steps, the company is now entering an exciting new stage of development which sees Jonny Cotsen co-leading the company along with founding Artistic Director, Bridget Keehan. Their joint vision is to continue staging unheard stories and to develop the aesthetics of creative access in the work they produce. A primary objective of the company is to open up new opportunities for creatives who have experienced barriers and who are under-represented in the arts. In order to help deliver the company’s projects, we are seeking a freelance General Manager to ensure the smooth operation of all our activities.
About this role
Who are we looking for?
Key responsibilities include:
1. Negotiating venue and co-production agreements as required.
2. Overseeing daily operations, including financial management.
3. Supporting marketing and fundraising activities.
4. Ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations and keeping abreast with union agreements.
5. Supporting access requirements and ensuring good communications and safe working practices.
Person Specification
Essential:
1. A proven track record of effective financial management, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
2. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
3. Experience of servicing a Board of Directors.
4. Knowledge of theatre production processes.
5. Knowledge of contracts and policies, especially employment law and EDI.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders, including artists, sponsors, and board members.
7. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
8. Strong ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
9. Enthusiastic team member.
10. Willingness to work flexible hours.
Desirable:
1. Strong network and positive relationships with small and mid-scale regional tour venues.
2. Proficiency in written and spoken Welsh and/or other languages.
3. Basic understanding of BSL, Deaf awareness, or previously worked with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
4. Experience in working for a small arts organisation.
5. Experience in using accounting software.
Role Details
Hours: 2.5 days per week
Fee: equivalent to £36k pro rata
Project Duration: 10 months initial contract, ideally beginning in January/February 2025. There may be an opportunity to extend this contract subject to further funding.
Place of work: Flexible/remote working but able to make regular in-person meetings in Cardiff.
Application Process
Please download and complete our equal opportunities form (available from our website www.papertrail.org.uk). Videos/audio should be no longer than 5 minutes long.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 16th December
Interviews will take place Monday 6th January 2025
Access and Inclusion
We guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the post. If you feel this applies to you, please make this clear in your cover letter.
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