Job Description
As Head of Programmes - Arts, you will play a key role in developing our grant-making strategy, recommending to trustees what funding and support we should commit to the arts access and participation field and help us achieve our social justice ambitions.
You will support a small team of grants managers to provide exceptional service standards to those who apply to us. You will also be responsible for developing relationships with new potential applicants, for keeping abreast of developments to inform the Foundation's future thinking, and with other funders to pool resources, advocate and make change happen.
You will also have a responsibility as part of the Management Team to help set the 'cultural tone' - one where people feel supported and thrive to deliver their work plans, achieve personal satisfaction in their work and can see and value the impact that it is having. You will support an atmosphere of collaborative working through shared objectives and learning.
To be successful as the Head of Programme, you will have significant experience of working in the arts sector and with charities at a senior level, with a good understanding of current policy issues. You will be a thoughtful and supportive manager, helping to bring out the best from your small team and learn from different approaches and thinking. Ideally you will have a good understanding of grant-making processes and monitoring, financial reporting, performance management and governance. Additionally, you will have a proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
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