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Job Description
The General Manager is a pivotal role at Good Chance, working closely with the leadership team to support the running of the day-to-day operations, governance and administration of the organisation and contributing to projects, productions and the overall strategic vision of the company.
We are looking for someone with a passionate commitment to the arts and social justice, highly organised and driven with experience of arts administration and creative work. As a positive and constructive thinker, you will be used to making decisions and taking initiative. You will be efficient, accurate and detail-oriented, a self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in the context of a large and varied set of demands. You will enjoy being organised and working as part of a team, bringing clear communication and a positive, collaborative attitude, ready to jump in and roll up your sleeves.
Good Chance creates ground-breaking, heart-thumping “theatre that shakes hands with the world” (Sunday Times) at the intersection of climate, migrant and refugee justice. With displaced artists centre stage, Good Chance creates powerful and provoking work to spark new conversations across divides, through surprise and spectacle, connecting communities through art and exploring the big issues of our time to make real change possible. From multi-award-winning international productions like The Jungle and The Walk to global community arts festivals like Fly With Me and our Artist Development programmes, we have worked with over 750 artists from 52 countries in 550 events across the UK, Europe, Turkey, and the USA, reached 1.1 million audience members and participants, and given employment to over 150 artists with lived experience of displacement and migration.
You can find the full job description and how to apply on our website here: https://www.goodchance.org.uk/work-with-us/general-manager
Job Requirements
- 3+ years relevant experience in a producing theatre or similar.
- A collaborative and positive attitude and ability to foster an inclusive and optimistic working culture.
- A commitment to theatre, the arts, and human rights.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Proficient in numeracy, production budgeting, and financial management, and bookkeeping systems (ex. QuickBooks).
- Experience building a good reputation with peers, the public, and media.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop positive relationships with partners.
- Ability to work well in a small, fun and dedicated team as well as independently.
- Attention to accuracy and detail.
- Problem-solving skills for creative and operational challenges.
- Tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Experience in managing people and HR processes.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equa
Job Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities, please visit https://www.goodchance.org.uk/work-with-us/general-manager – our website.
- Operations: Ensure efficient office operations; manage communications, IT systems, space, storage, insurance, travel, and visas.
- Finance: Handle daily finances, bookkeeping, oversee donor & grant payment accounts, compliance, and support fundraising efforts; manage Finance Assistant.
- Productions & Projects: Contribute to producing/running of Productions and Artist Development projects; manage budgets, schedules, recruitment, contracting, & partnerships; ensure audience & participant care; represent Good Chance at events.
- People & Culture: Foster and exemplify a supportive, positive work environment; support staff professional development & wellbeing, recruitment & induction; oversee junior staff & volunteers; adhere to relevant legislation; act as Safeguarding lead; deputise for the Executive Director.
- Marketing & Comms: Support social media/website maintenece, manage databases, GDPR compliance, and oversee the Good
Job Overview
- Job Title: General Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Closing date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024
- Location:
London, E1 6LA
