Super Culture General Manager

Super Culture are looking for an organised, dynamic and process-driven individual with a good eye for detail to come on board as our new General Manager. We are seeking someone with a strong administrative skillset who shares our passion for North Somerset and the transformative potential of arts and culture in our communities.

Terms of Employment

Salary: £34,000 FTE. Pro Rata £20,400 for 3 days per week 22.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (with potential of extension)

Probationary period 3 months

Place of work Grove Lodge, Grove Park, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2QJ.

We operate flexible and hybrid working but there is an expectation that you will work from the office a minimum of 1 day per week. In weeks leading to up to, and during, our festivals and events, increased in-person working will be required.

Holiday entitlement: 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Pro Rata.

Benefits: Super Culture are piloting rest week closure w/c 4th August and have an annual office closure between Christmas and New Year (non deductible from annual leave). In addition to this, you would also be entitled to 6 CAP hours (Cause, Applause, Pause) through this scheme, you would be encouraged to spend time exploring your interests and hobbies during working hours as agreed with your line manager.

Whirligig 24. Photo credit Paul Blakemore

Person Specification:

We welcome applicants from a range of experience bases. You may be looking for a step up in your career or looking to transition from a role outside or sector or looking to build on skills you have developed through volunteering or those gained outside of employment. We recognise that you may not have all of them and we are open to conversation about this should you wish to apply.

Super Culture value having a range of experiences and perspectives as part of our team, partners and associates. Everyone is welcome to apply for this position. However, owing to the underrepresentation of these identities and characteristics across our sector at large, we are particularly interested in hearing from people who identify as D/deaf and/or disabled, neurodivergent, those from low socio-economic backgrounds and Global Majority candidates. We are also keen to receive applications from those living in North Somerset.

Here are some of the skills and experiences that we are looking for:

Essential:

Experience of company administration
Experience of financial management including book-keeping, budgets, cashflow and accounts
Excellent written, verbal communication and numeracy skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of people
Strong IT skills (we use Xero accounting package)
Knowledge of HR processes including working with freelancers and temporary company members
Ability to negotiate, problem solve and be a solutions-focused team member who likes a challenge

Desirable:

Experience of VAT accounting/returns, payroll and pensions
Experience of supporting a company Board including preparation of board papers, reports and minutes
Experience of project monitoring and evaluation
Experience of statutory reporting to Companies House & HMRC
Experience of current Arts Council England NPO reporting procedure
Knowledge of Arts Council England ‘Investment Principles’
Knowledge of Data Protection legislation

How to apply:

Please send applications in the form of a CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) telling us why you are interested in applying and how you think you would be a good fit for the role and the organisation.

All applications should be sent via email to Georgina Densley, Executive Director at george@superculture.org.uk Please also complete this Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS87C7S

Deadline for applications will be 30th April at 12pm

Interviews will be held in person at Super Culture Offices on Tuesday 13th May.

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