Executive Director Application Pack

Executive Director Application Pack SICK! Productions Ltd. Manchester Office: Manchester Science Park, Greenheys, Pencroft Way, Manchester, M15 6JJ Brighton Office: 24 Kensington Street, Brighton, BN1 4AJ Tel: 01273 699733 Email: info@sickfestival.com Company No. 4622154 Charity No.1116008 1

Job Title: Executive Director Job Family: Senior Management Employer: SICK! Productions Ltd (also known as SICK! Festival) Responsible to: CEO/Artistic Director Hours: Full time 40 hours per week (some evening and weekend work is required) Holiday Entitlement: 20 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays Notice Period: Three months Probationary Period: Six months Salary Range: 40k - 45k Pension: The People s Pension Scheme, Employer contributions 2% gross salary Office Base: Manchester Science Park, Greenheys, Pencroft Way, Manchester, M15 6JJ References: All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references ABOUT US Based in Manchester, and presenting across Greater Manchester and the North West, SICK! Festival confronts the physical, mental and social challenges that we face in our individual and collective lives. We deliver an outstanding international arts programme, weaving in perspectives from research, clinical practitioners, public health professionals, charities and those with lived experience of issues addressed culminating in a high-profile, biennial international festival. Themes are explored through many art forms dance, theatre, public installation and through lectures and debates. SICK! takes the conversation into the heart of the communities where the subjects matter most and to major cultural centres. We provide a common space where differing perspectives and voices, academic, personal, creative and clinical, come together in shared exploration and understanding. The issues we examine are difficult: sexuality, identity, mental illness, ageing, death - the very stuff of being human. They are also deeply personal and all too often kept away from public debate. We exist to change that. THE FUTURE SICK! Festival has rapidly established itself as a leader in the area of Arts and Health and socially engaged arts practices, positioned at the heart of a unique, cross sectoral network. We are delighted to be joining Arts Council England s National Portfolio from 2018, this means that we can consolidate and develop the organisation, taking our work to a new level to deliver a global artistic programme that is second to none. SICK! Festival will take place biennially in many venues, large and small, across Greater Manchester and the North West. The festival programme is the product of 2 intensive years of curation, collaborative exploration and commissioning. In the coming years, we aim to widen and deepen our engagement with communities and neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester and beyond, passionately and critically exploring the possible impacts that the arts can have on the lives of individuals and communities. SICK! is committed to offering leadership, support and guidance for artists working in the area of arts and health. Through a programme of commissions and residencies, we offer unique opportunities, placing artists at the centre of social discourse with access to rich new sources of information, inspiration and support. We are currently developing a comprehensive digital strategy, which will embed new approaches to digital content creation and distribution in our work. It will enrich and extend our engagement with audiences, and sustain the conversation around challenging themes that is at the heart of all of our activity. 2

OVERVIEW OF POST SICK! Productions is delighted to be joining Arts Council England s National Portfolio from 2018. As we embark on an exciting, ambitious new phase in the organisation s growth, we are seeking a new Executive Director to join the team. The Executive Director will work closely with the CEO/Artistic Director who has ultimate responsibility for the direction of the organisation. The Executive Director plays a leadership role in the business development of the organisation and its fundraising strategy, ensuring its work is delivered in the most effective way. Critically during the period 2017/18 the Executive Director will oversee the organisational change process in preparation for SICK! Productions move into NPO status. We seek an exceptionally experienced, competent and organised individual, with a dynamic and proactive approach. As an enthusiastic communicator, the successful applicant will be confident in representing SICK! Productions externally and building collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at a senior level. PURPOSE OF POST 1. Supporting the CEO/Artistic Director at an executive level to ensure effective strategic development, leadership and decision making. 2. Leading on the development and monitoring of SICK! Productions fundraising strategy, overseeing the cultivation of strategic partnerships that contribute to a sustainable business model. 3. Overseeing financial management of the organisation. 4. To take an organisational lead for HR, to make key recommendations to CEO/Artistic Director and Board in areas of performance management, staff achievement, development and remuneration. 5. Ensuring SICK! Productions complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and good practice. 6. Ensuring the smooth operational running of SICK! Productions including financial management systems, administration, IT and reporting. Key External Relationships: Revenue funders, local authorities, public health, universities, key project partners, local businesses, auditors and key business networks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Strategic Planning and Development To take a lead on preparing the organisation to move into NPO status in April 2018. To work closely with the CEO/Artistic Director in developing and overseeing the delivery of SICK! Productions business plan. To manage the organisation s strategic objectives, and closely monitor key performance indicators to ensure they are achieved. To lead the organisational change process, including establishment of appropriate legal and governance structure, business strategies and staff development. To oversee the review, updating and implementation of management policies and procedures and ensure compliance with current legislation (to include but not limited to Diversity, Employment, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Company and Charity Law, DDA, DPA, Child Protection etc). Fundraising and Development To lead on the development of SICK! Productions revenue fundraising strategy including public funding, education partnerships, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship and individual giving. 3

To lead on the maintenance and development of key relationships with revenue funders including Arts Council England, Wellcome Trust and local authorities. Monitoring fundraising success against targets and taking appropriate action if they are not being achieved. Creating an effective and efficient system for monitoring applications and delivering of projects against grant requirements. To oversee accurate and timely evaluation and annual reporting to key revenue funders. To represent SICK! Productions to key strategic partners and stakeholders. Financial Management To ensure strategic and effective financial management of SICK! Productions. To lead on the development of a strategic approach to budgeting and financial forecasting. To ensure effective cost control and monitoring procedures that ensure the financial well-being of the organisation including production and distribution of quarterly management accounts, scenario plans and other financial reports as required. To oversee the development of the annual report for Board approval. To take a lead on monitoring the risk faced by the organisation, working with the staff and Board to identify strategies for mitigating risk. Provide financial, company management and other information for funding applications and reports. HR Management Monitor, review, and update policies to ensure they are current and in-line with legislation, regulations, and best practices. Oversee HR recruitment processes with the Programme Manager. To oversee management policies and procedures relating to personnel activities ensuring they are fit for purpose, reflect current legislation and are examples of best practice. To develop, motivate and lead a confident and professional team ensuring they achieve their targets. To set objectives and standards for assessment and empowering staff to achieve their goals. Regularly reviewing and measuring performance. Board To fulfil the role of Company Secretary ensuring SICK! Productions complies with all legislation, reviewing Board constitution and composition. To ensure regular and effective Board meetings and AGMs are scheduled, overseeing the preparation and circulation of all relevant papers and reporting requirements. Legal To oversee all aspects of the business from a legal perspective, seeking advice for SICK! Productions when appropriate and advising the CEO/Artistic Director and Board accordingly. To oversee the completion of central reporting activities to revenue funders and statutory bodies e.g. Companies House and Charity Commission etc. General To attend regional and national meetings and conferences, as appropriate. To keep abreast of developments in the field of management, legislation, and organisational development. To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be allocated by the CEO/Artistic Director, or the Board. 4

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Essential Requirements The successful applicant will be expected to have: Significant and proven senior professional leadership experience. A rigorous, strategic approach to supporting organisational development. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Outstanding organisational skills. A genuine enthusiasm for the organisation s vision. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds building strong relationships with a wide range of individual and institutional stakeholders. A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and environmental sustainability. Essential experience The successful applicant will be expected to have demonstrable experience of: Have a proven track record of devising, implementing and delivering successful fundraising/stakeholder development strategies. Carrying financial responsibility for an organisation and ensuring the delivery of ambitious financial targets across a range of different income sources. Managing expenditure and income budgets and communicating and presenting financial information. Recruitment, staff policies and procedures, with effective line management of staff and the ability to motivate, lead and nurture people. Current Staffing Structure CEO/Artistic Director Executive Director Creative Director Programme Manager We anticipate an increase in personnel in the coming year to 6 7 staff. The Executive Director will oversee this recruitment process. Key Dates Application Deadline: Monday 21st August 10am. Interviews to be held on: 29th & 30th August 2017 How to Apply Please apply with a current and up to date CV and a covering letter. We would welcome applications from people from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented within the organisation. All applications should be marked: APPLICATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and emailed to Siobhan Harwood: info@sickfestival.com with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 5

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form SICK! Productions aims to achieve equal opportunities throughout the organisation and in our recruitment procedure. We welcome applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, socio--economic background, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. The information we collect helps us to ensure that we implement and monitor our policy. All information you provide below will be kept confidentially and anonymously. AGE GENDER 16-20 Male 21-34 Female 35-55 Prefer not to say 55+ If you prefer to use your own term please provide this here: Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth? Yes No SEXUAL ORIENTATION Bisexual Gay man Gay women/lesbian Heterosexual Other Prefer not to say ETHNICITY Asian (Asian, Asian British/ English/ Scottish/ Welsh) Asian Bangladeshi Chinese Indian Pakistani Other Asian background Black (Black, Black British/ English/ Scottish/ Welsh) African Caribbean Other Black background Other ethnic group Arab Other ethnic group White Mixed British English Gypsy/ Irish Traveler Irish Scottish Welsh Other White background White and Asian White and Black African White and Black Caribbean Other mixed background Prefer not to say DISABILITY Do you consider yourself to have disability? If yes, please specify below No Prefer not to say 6