Interim Deputy Director

£37,000 – £40,000 pro rata – 22.5 hours per week – 12 months fixed-term/interim contract.

The role will support our current Director as she works reduced hours for the next year and will involve operational leadership of a small, dedicated management team. The trustees will support you in the role, bringing a wealth of expertise, and strategic guidance.

Leadership and team management skills are a key part of the role as well as strong operational skills to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the theatre, the Allsop Gallery and the Bridport Prize and to deliver the business plan. You will also need to have a strategic perspective on the organisation, representing it to funders, policymakers, and the wider community and deputising for the Director.

Strong financial skills are a must as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and maintain and build relationships.

You will lead on grant applications and fund-raising initiatives, actively seeking to secure funding for the organisation from a variety of sources and stakeholders, and exploring new income sources.