Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Wysing Arts Centre, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TX
Wysing Arts Centre is seeking a collaborative, imaginative and dynamic Deputy Director to join the team. We are looking for someone passionate about nurturing a creative, inclusive working environment and committed to a sustainable, accessible arts sector for all.
Working closely with the Director, the Deputy will manage day-to-day operations, focusing on financial and operational oversight. Responsibilities include overseeing the organisation’s budgets, producing management accounts, reporting to funders, and overseeing staff, HR, site operations, and governance. In 2025, the Deputy will also play a critical role in delivering Wysing’s capital project, as well as working with the Director and wider team to secure National Portfolio funding from Arts Council England in the 2027-30 cycle. The Deputy Director will also play a key role in ensuring the implementation of Wysing’s mission, vision, values, and strategic aims, and will revise and update policies to align with the organisation’s goals and funder agreements. The Deputy will represent Wysing and stand in for the Director when necessary.
Wysing is committed to equity. We acknowledge that certain areas of society are not proportionally represented within the arts sector; we are doing what we can to correct this. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who identify as from marginalised backgrounds based on any protected characteristic including age, racialisation, gender identity or sexuality, disability or long-term health condition, pregnancy, maternity or marital status, religion or belief, and class background or class identity.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential At least two years’ experience in a senior management role, preferably in a charity. Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage a team with care and understanding. Relevant experience of making operational improvements and developing sustainable funding sources. Financially literate, with experience of managing complex budgets. A high level of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. An empathy with the aims and values of Wysing Arts Centre. An understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
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Essential At least two years’ experience in a senior management role, preferably in a charity. Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage a team with care and understanding. Relevant experience of making operational improvements and developing sustainable funding sources. Financially literate, with experience of managing complex budgets. A high level of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. An empathy with the aims and values of Wysing Arts Centre. An understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
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