General Manager Application Information

General Manager – application information

Stopgap Dance Company creates inclusive productions with exceptional disabled and non-disabled dancers for national and international touring. Led by Artistic Director Lucy Bennett, the company receives core NPO funding from Arts Council England to devise and tour original dance productions, and the recent increase in NPO funding from financial year 2018/19 will enable the company to reinstate its trainee programme Sg2 to nurture the next generation of disabled dancers in UK. In order to manage the increased workload, the company is seeking a General Manager to support the management of the company.In the immediate future, the General Manager will also support The Executive Producer in completing the final draft of the business plan for the next 4 years of Arts Council England funding period.

Stopgap Dance Companyis particularly keen to receive applications from people who consider themselves to be in minority groups or be in disadvantaged circumstances. In order for the company to support underrepresented groups and individuals in the sector,the panel will look to offer an interview for those who identify as such and demonstrate how they can meet or grow to meet the essential criteria. The company will also consider providing financial assistance to travel to the interview in specific circumstances.

Even if the applicant may not identify as being in a minority group and not immediately fulfill the essential criteria, the company is open to receiving applications from people who can demonstrate how they can grow to meet the essential criteria. The company has an inclusive and nurturing environment and is keen to provide career progression opportunitiesto people with strong commitment and ambition.

To make an application, please send you CV, a covering letter explaining why you would be suited to this role and the monitoring form to:

Deadline for applications: 12th September, 5pm

Interviews will take place on 19th September

Responsible to: Executive Producer

Responsible for: Administrator and Bookkeeper

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 depending on experience for full-time work at 37.5 hours a week. Candidates may apply for this role as part-time (approximately 22.5 hours/3 days a week) with flexible working hours provided that s/he is committed delivering on the essential duties and responsibilities as listed below. This may be particularly attractive to those with dependents or other commitments.

Hours: Weekdays, flexible. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Stopgap Dance Company operates a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system

Base: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR

Contract: Fixed Term contract until 1st April 2020

For more information about Stopgap Dance Company, please visit:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial management and administration

To liaise directly with the company Bookkeeper and the administrator to ensure robust financial systems and management
To prepare annual budgets and cash flow with the support of the Executive Producer
To update and report against company budgets as set by The Executive Producer
To update cash flow and report against forecast
To undertake finance updates with the ExecutiveProducer twice a month
To draft quarterly Management Accounts and other financial reports for monitoring by the Trustees
To ensure financial compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission
To liaise with the company accountant on annual audit with the support of the Executive Producer
To liaise with the company accountant on annual Theatre Tax Relief with the support of the Executive Producer

Other Managerial and Operational Responsibilities

To be responsible for fortnightly Management Meetings
To be the first point of contact for the company in absence of The Executive Producer for both internal and external enquiries
To support the Executive Producer in creating the final draft of the Business Plan 2018-2022 and take responsibility over monitoring, reviewing it annually
To issue all contracts to in accordance with legal requirements and industry bodies such as Independent Theatre Council and Equity etc.
To take the lead on managing the company’s legal and statutory requirements and submissions
To take the lead on reporting and returns duties to Trustees, funders, HMRC, Companies House and the Charity Commissions with the support of the Executive Producer
To take the lead on monitoring company’s adherence to all policies such as Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Data Protection, taking the lead on reviewing, updating and redrafting these as required
To liaise with Access to Work over reimbursement for support worker costs

To support project management of the company’s programmes such as, residencies, artist development schemes andperformances if deemed necessary during a busy period

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications

To create and implementa year-round marketing plan to promote the company’s activities, contracting appropriate freelance support staff/agencies as and when required
To liaise with venues and agencies to promote the company’s touring and education programmes
To oversee the company’s communication activities through digital and print media
To maintain necessary databases for effective implementation of marketing and communications activities
To produce and maintain audience, participant and partner feedback and evaluation forms

Audience Development

To support the Executive Producer in creating and monitoring audience development initiatives, sustaining a good system in collecting
To support the Executive Producer to sustaining a good system to collect relevant data
To support the Executive Producer to analyse audience and participant data

Fundraising

To support the Executive Producer in compiling major funding applications
To take the lead on smaller funding applications for localised projects

Essential skills, qualities and experience

Enthusiasm for the company’s work and the arts
Good communication skillsboth written and spoken
Strong numeracy skills and an awareness/willingness to learn about financial management in the charitable sector
Excellent planning and organisational skills with attention to detail
The ability to self-motivate and prioritise
Enthusiasm for working in a team and looking out for colleagues
A proactive attitude to promoting diversity and inclusion across the sector
A positive outlook with a ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable skills and experience

Knowledge of marketing and communications
The ability to manage and motivate staff
Experience of using Sage
Five years of experience in arts management

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Stopgap Dance Company is a keen advocate of Equal Opportunities in all aspects of our work. In order to analyse how well the company is reaching out to candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, it would be hugely useful to receive the below information.

All the information provided here will be kept strictly confidential and it will only be used for monitoring purposes and kept separate from your files. The monitoring form is not a mandatory part of the job application.

Position applied for: General Manager

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