Job Opportunity | Operations Manager

JOB TITLE: Operations Manager
DEADLINE: Thursday 6 October 2022, 11pm
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 17 October 2022

We are seeking to recruit an Operations Manager to make an important contribution to our work, and expand the range and depth of skills within our organisation. This role would suit someone with project management experience and a sound knowledge of all aspects of managing a public building, as well as genuine interest in supporting the development of a contemporary visual arts organisation. This is key role within the Primary staff team, working alongside the Director, Engagement Curator, Artist Development Coordinator / Curator, Programme Assistant, and Marketing Coordinator. They will be expected to take an active role in the decision-making processes of the organisation at regular staff meetings, with a lead on operations, building management and capital development.

This is an exciting moment to join the organisation as it moves into a new phase of development. In the next year, this role will support the successful completion of our first phase of our capital development, but also work with the Director to plan for ambitious further development of the site in the coming years. This provides the space for the Operations Manager to take an active role in shaping the organisation’s growth and to develop in the role.

We positively encourage people from the Global Ethnic Majority and those who self-identifies as d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent to apply to join our team as they are under-represented within our workforce and in arts jobs nationally. We guarantee to interview any candidate from the Global Ethnic Majority and/or who self-identifies as d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent who meets the essential criteria for the role.

Application pack:

Operations Manager - Job Description (pdf)
Operations Manager - Job Description (docx)
Operations Manager - Application Form (docx)
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (docx)

Please note that Primary is based in an old Victorian School building. We are currently undergoing capital development works which will make the ground floor of our building more accessible, improvements include a new level-access entrance and installation of an accessible toilet. We support reasonable adjustments and will work with candidates to meet the demands of the role, making adaptations where necessary. If you require information in a different format or have any questions regarding accessibility – in relation to the application process or the role – please contact admin@weareprimary.org.