Jobs
We are currently recruiting for two roles: Director and General Manager
Director
The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint a new Director to lead London’s longest-running visual art festival into its next quarter century. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, management, strategic and artistic development of the organisation, including its core activity, the Deptford X visual art festival.
The Director works closely with the Board of Trustees to set the strategic and artistic vision for the organisation and to ensure the governance and smooth operation of the charity and its commitments to funders and stakeholders. The Director will actively engage with the local art scene and wider community; the community at Lewisham Arthouse; and the broader contemporary visual art context in London, nationally and internationally to build delivery partnerships and share best practice. The Director is responsible for putting together the artistic programme for the organisation, either through their own curation or by appointing others to do so. Key to the role is developing fundraising strategies and seeking sustainable income for the organisation. The Director will work closely with the freelance fundraiser, and the Board of Trustees, to develop funding bids and take advantage of funding opportunities as and when they arise. In addition to the above the Director will lead the small team in a collaborative and supportive way, prioritising care, equality and accessibility.
We are looking for someone with leadership and arts management experience within the not for profit and/or charity side of the arts, with a strong vision accompanied by excellent management skills and an integrated approach to access and diversity. The right candidate will contribute their strategic and creative vision to leading Deptford X with sustainability, accessibility, self reflection, and creative experimentation at its core. They will bring their extensive networks in the sector to enable Deptford X to build commissioning and delivery partnerships and to remain visible and relevant.
We would prefer to appoint a candidate with experience working within the context of visual arts but curatorial experience is not essential as long as the candidate can demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in commissioning and working with artists, and has strong ideas for alternative mechanisms that support visionary programming and continue to extend the reputation and reach of Deptford X.
We would like to appoint someone with shared values: someone who understands the importance of difference, creativity, experimentation and learning within art; who is knowledgable about current discourse and practice within visual art while remaining committed to local artistic ambition and making a positive contribution to local communities in the area; and who is committed to equity, accessibility and care.
Deptford X is committed to an holistic approach to equality and diversity and acknowledge that certain sectors of society are underrepresented in our sector. We are actively working towards correcting this in the ways available to us. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of their background and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who identify as from marginalised backgrounds including (but not limited to) age, racialisation, gender identity, sexuality, religion, disability, class identity. We will be pleased to make reasonable adjustments to meet your needs in order to undertake this role if you are successful in your application.
Recruitment Pack: Director JD and Job Pack
Deadline: 9am Monday 25 March 2024
Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email via jobs@deptfordx.org. You must also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form linked here. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.
We are able to offer a limited number of phone conversations with either the Chair of Trustees or the outgoing Director if you wish to ask questions about the role. To request this please specify who you wish to speak to in an email via jobs@deptfordx.org
General Manager
Deptford X is looking to appoint a General Manager to join Deptford X alongside our next Director and work in tandem to lead the organisation into its next phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious festival and programmes.
The General Manager is integral to the management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious programmes. The General Manager works closely with the Director and Board of Trustees as part of a small and supportive team to contribute actively and creatively to the development of the organisation, as well as overseeing daily and organisational operations. The General Manager supervises office management, communications, administration, financial management, staffing, programme delivery logistics, reporting and evaluation; and works collaboratively with the Director on strategic and financial development, including embedded environmental sustainability. In addition to the above, the General Manager will lead on developing and dynamically integrating Deptford X’s access and care agenda.
We are looking for someone with experience of managing organisational operations, preferably with an integrated approach to access and diversity, and an understanding and knowledge of financial development strategies. We would like to appoint someone with shared values: someone who understands the importance of difference, creativity, experimentation and learning within art; who has a commitment to local artistic ambition and making a positive contribution to local communities in the area; and who is committed to equity, accessibility and care.
Deptford X is committed to an holistic approach to equality and diversity and acknowledge that certain sectors of society are underrepresented in our sector. We are actively working towards correcting this in the ways available to us. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of their background and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who identify as from marginalised backgrounds including (but not limited to) age, racialisation, gender identity, sexuality, religion, disability, class identity. We will be pleased to make reasonable adjustments to meet your needs in order to undertake this role if you are successful in your application.
Recruitment Pack: General Manager Job Pack
Deadline: 9am Monday 1 April 2024
Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email via jobs@deptfordx.org. You must also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form linked here. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.