Director

Main Duties

Artistic programming and producing

Financial management

Fundraising (shared with Deputy Director, Associate Director)

Managing staff

Advocacy and profile raising

Strategic Development, Reporting and Compliance

Skills and Experience Required

The post requires someone who enjoys managing and leading a small team and has a generous, non-hierarchical approach. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s work. The person should have a good awareness of contemporary music and its contexts, be an excellent communicator, and have a track record in fundraising and partnership working. Experience and a track record in marketing and in organisational management (including finances) is also essential. It is desirable that the postholder can quickly build a working knowledge of cultural life within Oxford, and should ideally be resident in the city either full or part-time.

Strong knowledge of the arts and cultural sector, with particular regard to contemporary music, and good contacts in the field;

Experience working in or with similar arts / cultural organisations;

Strong knowledge of the current funding climate and context, including ACE and other funders;

Experience and enthusiasm for cross-artform, public space, outdoor and site-specific work;

Experience and a track record in fundraising;

Strong and proven financial management skills, including the ability to set and work within budgets and manage expenditure and income;

Experience of commissioning and co-commissioning new work;

Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders and setting up collaborations;

Experience of working with artists from a range of disciplines and backgrounds;

Knowledge of organisational models / entrepreneurial;

Experience of placemaking/ working with communities;

Experience of line management and employment law;

Experience of producing events, including liaison with artists and venues, contracting,marketing and promotion;

Excellent organisation and communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, e.g. with colleagues, Trustees, the public and people of different ages and backgrounds;

Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion;

Understanding of and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Working knowledge of cultural life within Oxford and the region and/or of touring work in the UK;

Experience of working with communities and young people and has some safeguarding training;

Experience of talent development;

Understanding of the technical aspects of event production;

Experience and knowledge of current guidance on Health & Safety at work and at Events.