General Manager

Different Planet Arts


Job Summary

This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative or company management experience who wants to help shape the culture and infrastructure of our much loved award-winning, inclusive theatre company. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team.

Job Description

The General Manager of DPAwill be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA.

Management responsibilities

  • Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders.
  • Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders
  • Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA’s work
  • Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan
  • Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives
  • Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies.
  • Manage DPA’s financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders
  • Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA’s work.
  • Ensure DPA’s organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA’s principal interface to these bodies
  • Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law

https://differentplanetarts.org.uk/ for more information about our work

Job Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre
  • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring
  • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice
  • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications
  • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise
  • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
  • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers.
  • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts

Job Overview

  • Job Title: General Manager
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Wed, 08 Oct 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: General Manager

Job: General Manager

Organisation: Different Planet Arts

Postcode: BN7 2HG

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