17 days ago
- LevelMid Level
- ProfessionsFinance Manager, Operations Manager, Administrator, Business Development Manager, Project Manager
- TypeFull Time
- LocationManchester, United Kingdom
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Description
ROLE SUMMARY
The General Manager is a crucial member of our core team at The Javaad Alipoor Company. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our finances and operations at an exciting time as we work towards two major projects in 2025 and 2026.
Our company is Manchester-based, however we’re open to applicants from outside of the North West.
Flexible working is considered for the right candidate.
Deadline to apply: Monday, 24 June 2024
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Manage and maintain all aspects of the smooth running of the office, including the design
and implementation of effective office systems and procedures.
• Be accountable for all aspects of the people life cycle for staff and freelancers: including HR
policies and procedures, recruitment, induction, and training, pastoral support, and care.
• Design and implement all organisational policies and procedures and oversee staff training.
• Manage and maintain the company’s end to end financial processes including working with
accountants to produce annual accounts and liaising with budget leads on spend; also,
management accounts, cashflow, payroll, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and VAT returns.
• Lead on reporting for all aspects of JAC, including the NPO annual report.
• Ensure the company is fully insured for the activity undertaken.
• Act as sustainability lead, keeping the strategy up to date and ensuring the company is
meeting sustainability goals.
• Work with the team to identify opportunities for fundraising and income generation
strategies, including support for bid writing.
• Be Heath and Safety Lead for the office.
• Support cultivating and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners
that may not be project specific but company relevant.
• Attend network meetings to ensure you stay up to date on industry best practice and
innovation.
• Undertake any additional tasks as may be required by the Artistic Director and Executive
Producer.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years of General Management experience.
- Experience of working with various financial systems and processes.
- Experience of managing multi-year company budgets of £250,000+.
- In depth understanding of HR best practice and protocol.
- Proven ability to deal with multiple work-streams with a range of deadlines.
- Excellent understanding of widely used financial software, including QuickBooks.
- High digital literacy, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and
Sharepoint.
- Experience of effective line management and pastoral care.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the UK theatre industry, and a passion for live theatre.
- Knowledge of Employment, Freelance and Procurement Contracts and current contractual
legislation.
- Experience of reporting to multiple and complex income sources.
- Experience of Arts Council NPO reporting.
- Experience of working on projects with diverse community groups.
- Experience of fundraising.
- Working knowledge of platforms such as Slack or Asana.
- Previous experience as safeguarding officer (or higher).
Skills Required
- Quickbooks
- Policy Development
- Contract Administration
- HR
- Accounts Management
- Reporting
- Time Management
- Governance
- Payroll
- Demonstrates Initiative
People who have worked with The Javaad Alipoor Company
Fenella Dawnay
- Arts Producer
- Artichoke Trust
