Description: 

We are looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Company Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Creative Recovery, Barnsley’s leading arts and mental health charity.

This is an exciting new position, which will provide essential organisational and administrative support to the dynamic growth of our work with communities and partners across Barnsley over the next three years and beyond.

We are offering an initial three year contract (with the potential for extension, subject to funding); 21 hours per week at a gross annual salary of £17,027 (£30,000 FTE), plus pension contribution and options for flexible working, training and progression.

We welcome applicants with professional and / or lived experience relevant to the position.

Job Description

• To assist the Arts Development Director with the management of commissioned / external contracts.

• To oversee the planning of projects, including liaising with and risk assessing venues/activities, contracting and supporting Project Leaders and performing DBS checks.

• To contribute to the organisational fundraising plan and submit small funding applications (in conjunction with Project Leaders) to support project delivery.

• To grow referral networks in Barnsley, linking with other projects and services to ensure smooth transitions into CR projects.

• To arrange regular visits to other teams/services and attend awareness days across the Borough.

• To manage contact databases and information storage in compliance with GDPR.

• To update and create office/operational systems and support with updates to organisational policies, in order to ensure best/safest working practises.

• To maintain the Creative Recovery website and social media platforms and to create bi-monthly mailouts in conjunction with Project Leaders and the Arts Development Director.

• To assist the Arts Development Director in carrying out project and individual evaluations and support with data inputting.

• To organise staff training and access to external supervision as required.

• To work with the Creative Recovery ‘People Grower’, ‘Helpers’ and contractors at Prospect Street to ensure the building is well kept and clearly signposted. To liaise with contractors and Berneslai Homes (and others) to keep up to date with water checks, equipment servicing, PAT and fire safety.  

• To manage purchasing accounts and deliveries, placing orders for materials/equipment, and other consumables.

• To support participants and signpost, where necessary for additional support, following safeguarding and reporting procedures at all times.

• To attend Trustee meetings and support the Chair of the Board by providing minutes and other administrative requirements.

• To carry out any other reasonable duties as designated by the Arts Development Director and Board of Trustees.

Anticipated interview dates: Thursday 17th / Friday 18th October 2024

Anticipated start date: Monday 25th November 2024

Please download the full role details here.

Please email a CV and a cover letter (the cover letter should be no more than two sides of A4) explaining why you think you are a good fit for the role and Creative Recovery as an organisation (with examples of previous work and / or experience). Please refer back to the key duties and person specification. Please email the CV and cover letter as a single Word document or PDF to: [email protected]

Company: 
Creative Recovery
Hours: 
21 hours per week
Closing Date: 
Friday, October 4, 2024
Salary: 
£17,027 (£30,000 FTE)