Manager: The Portico of Ards I Portaferry I £38,000 - £45,000
Manager: The Portico of Ards I Portaferry I £38,000 - £45,000
Job title: Manager: The Portico of Ards
Location: Portico of Ards, Portaferry, with flexibility for hybrid working
Reports to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Salary: £38,000 – 45,000 (Based on skills & experience)
Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (with additional evening and weekend work)
ABOUT PORTIO
Portico is a vibrant arts and heritage venue in Portaferry, Northern Ireland. Based in a Grade A listed building, which was fully restored 10 years ago, it is dedicated to the upkeep of the building and to enriching the community at large, through diverse artistic programming, heritage preservation and inclusive engagement. As a not-for-profit organisation, Portico thrives on collaboration, creativity and community spirit.
JOB PURPOSE
The Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of, and implementing the agreed strategic plan for Portico. This includes: building on, and running, our dynamic arts programme; event management; business development (particularly focusing on the use of our heritage building); fund raising (particularly grant writing); and stakeholder engagement, to ensure Portico continues to develop and grow as a thriving cultural hub.
About this role
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Income Generation
Operational planning, business management and budget control
Staff and volunteer management
Representation & Advocacy
Facility Management
Marketing & Promotion
Additional Information:
● This role will require a pre-employment basic Access NI check.
● Evening and weekend work may be required.
Portico welcomes applications from all suitably skilled and experienced people.
A full Job Description is available on request. If you wish to discuss this position further or schedule a viewing of the premises, please get in contact on 02825644110.
*TO APPLY*
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the description.
The Portico of Ards are an equal opportunities employer. We will take any reasonable adjustments into consideration throughout the recruitment process.
The Portico of Ards reserve the right to enhance the selection criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at managerial level in creative industries or closely related field
- Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills
- Proven success in grant writing and fundraising
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Demonstrated financial and budget management experience
- Experience in Business development and income generation
Desired criteria
- Knowledge of the Northern Irish arts and cultural sector
- Knowledge of the wider arts sectors in GB and Ireland
- Previous recent experience managing staff and volunteers
- Skills in marketing, PR and social media
- A working knowledge of the ability of artificial intelligence to carry out routine administrative jobs etc
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Marketing
Operations Management
Communication
Financial Control
