Executive Director

2 weeks ago

Brighton East Sussex, United Kingdom Arts Council Full time

Their primary focus will be co-leading the team through the transition to charitable status and building a sustainable future for the charity.

Job Description

2024 is a pivotal moment in The Old Market's history and a great opportunity to take up a joint leadership role and contribute to the organisation's ambitions in collaboration with our Creative Director, Helen Jewell. After trading as The Old Market Ltd for 12 years with the support of Yes/No Productions, we are becoming a charity and in April 2024 will begin operating as The Old Market Charitable Trust. This will ensure that its facilities, and innovative approach to the arts, are secure and remain available to the community for generations to come.

The Old Market is a thriving arts venue based in Hove, Brighton. Every year we host over 200 events and welcome around 35,000 people through our doors to experience live music, film, boundary breaking theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, literature, workshops and performances using new technologies.

We work with local artists, major cultural festivals, independent promoters as well as national arts organisations, and in particular, we're proud to support the best emerging talent and nurture their growth.

The Creative Director and Executive Director form the Executive Team and are joint CEOs responsible to The Old Market's Board of Trustees. Together they will be responsible for the creative and managerial success of the Charity, but each having responsibility for discrete areas of the Charity's operation.

The Executive Director's primary focus will be co-leading the team through this transition to charitable status and building a sustainable future, in particular, maximising and diversifying earned and contributed income, both building existing revenue streams, kick starting planned projects and identifying new potential.

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated self-starters, have entrepreneurial flair and energy for driving forward new ideas. Applicants need a 'can do' attitude that fits within our small team and demonstrate strong yet compassionate leadership.

Job Requirements

Experience of working within the arts/cultural sector or within creative industries
Ability to work statregically and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to build networks and alliances
An affinity with the mission of The Old Market
An energetic approach to finding solutions, entrepreneurial flair, ideas driven, creative and strategic thinker
Demonstrable experience (min. three years) in a senior role leading/co-leading an organisation, preferably in the arts/cultural sector
Demonstrable strong financial management skills
Demonstrable experience of raising income from a variety of sources including individual giving, commercial, and earned income
Approachable, supportive and encouraging to immediate colleagues and the wider team
Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise and manage a complex workload whilst modelling good self-care
Demonstratible commitment to equality of opportunity and access

Job Responsibilities

EXECUTIVE TEAM - JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and implement strategy for long term organisational sustainability, health and resilience Develop annual budgets for approval by the Board and review quarterly
Develop and encourage a positive and supportive working culture within TOM
Ensure that TOM develops and maintains a creative programme in line with its mission, vision and purpose
Maintain positive relationships with Arts Council England and Brighton & Hove Council
Develop positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders
Maintain regular contact with the Chair of the Board and any relevant Sub-Committee Chairs that may be appointed

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall: To support TOM's artistic programme by providing organisational, financial, managerial, and business development leadership to the charity.

If you are interested in becoming a part of Team TOM, please submit the following:

• Application form (which should include two referees including your current or most recent employer)
• Covering letter (identifying your relevant skills and experience with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification, no more than two pages of A4)
• CV (no more than two pages of A4)
• Equal Opportunities form

We hope that the Application Pack will help with any questions you might have about the process. However, if you have any further queries or would like an informal chat, please email helen@theoldmarket.com

The Old Market is a thriving arts venue based in Hove, Brighton. Every year we host over 200 events and welcome around 35,000 people through our doors to experience live music, film, boundary breaking theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, literature, workshops and performances using new technologies.

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