General Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Rifco Arts


Job Summary

The General Manager is a pivotal leadership role at Rifco, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our day-to-day operations, managing people and processes, and supporting the delivery of our productions.

Job Description

This role blends operational leadership with hands-on production support. You will work closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Producer, and Producer to deliver shows on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. You will also ensure Rifco’s policies, culture, and systems enable staff and freelancers to do their best work.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a small, ambitious producing company, and who shares our passion for British South Asian stories, inclusion, and artistic excellence.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and systems to support growth.

  • Oversee budgets, cash flow, and reporting with the Producer and Executive Producer.

  • Support the Artistic Director in strategy and organisational development.

  • Manage recruitment, contracts, onboarding, and HR compliance.

  • Coordinate production logistics, scheduling, budgets, and resources from planning to delivery.

  • Liaise with venues, suppliers, and partners.

  • Support the Board with governance and reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and data protection.

  • Build relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators.

  • Represent the company at industry events.

  • Contribute to funding bids and reporting.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: General Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025
  • Contact name: George Warren
  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location:

    London

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Job: General Manager

Job: General Manager

Organisation: Rifco Arts

Postcode: WD18 8AS

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