Head of Operations and Development Four Day Week

Head of Operations and Development

Salary : £40,000- £44,000 FTE (actual £34,595 – £38,050) depending on experience

Holiday: 25 days per year + Statutory Holidays pro rata

Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days per week)

Responsible to: Artistic Director & CEO

Responsible for: Administration, marketing & facilities support staff

Contract: Permanent subject to 6 months probationary period

About Gazebo

Gazebo is a diverse arts organisation based in Wolverhampton and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

We have a fantastic programme of Theatre in Education, community arts, out-of-school activities, professional touring theatre, and creative training. Our work supports children, young people, and communities to build skills, confidence, and creativity.

We are rooted in our values of creativity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a strong commitment to diversity, social justice, and community engagement.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Operations & Organisation (Lead)

• Leading the day-to-day running of the organisation
• Ensuring effective systems, processes, and administration
• Managing premises, facilities, and supplier relationships
• Making sure policies and procedures are up to date and working in practice

Income Generation & Development (Lead Priority)

• Writing and submitting funding applications, grants, and tenders
• Identifying and developing new income streams
• Turning programmes and ideas into strong, fundable proposals
• Managing funding timelines, reporting, and relationships

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Supporting the Board of Trustees (papers, reporting, and governance)
• Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, and funders
• Leading on data protection and organisational compliance
• Leading on health & safety and risk management

People Management & HR

• Line managing administrative staff and facilities support
• Leading recruitment, onboarding, and DBS processes
• Issuing contracts for staff, freelancers, and partners
• Managing staff records, leave, and HR processes

Systems, Communications & Marketing

• Overseeing organisational systems and records
• Supporting effective internal communication
• Overseeing the work of the marketing function

How The Role Works

This is a broad and hands-on role within a small organisation.

You will lead key areas of the organisation while also taking ownership of core responsibilities, including funding applications and operational delivery.

You will be supported by an Administrator who manages day-to- day administration and finance processes, alongside external accounting support.

The role focuses on leadership, ownership, and delivery, supported by effective systems and team support.

About You

Experience

• Experience in a senior operational or management role
• Experience writing funding applications, bids, or tenders
• Experience working with budgets and organisational processes
• Experience managing staff and delivering across multiple areas

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong written skills, particularly for funding applications
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Confident working with financial information
• A general understanding of compliance, or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities

• Proactive and able to take initiative
• Collaborative and able to work closely with others
• Approachable, supportive, and easy to work with
• Adaptable and comfortable in a broad role
• Practical and solution-focused

Values

• A commitment to creativity, inclusion, and collaboration
• A belief in the role of the arts in supporting communities and social change, or a strong interest in
  working in a values-driven, community-focused environment
• A commitment to diversity, social justice, and community engagement

How to Apply

Please send: –

• A CV (maximum 2–3 pages)
• A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Completed equalities monitoring form

Your supporting statement should:

• Set out how you meet the key requirements of the role, as outlined in the person specification
  (full person specification is included in the appendix)
• Highlight your experience of operational or organisational management
• Describe your experience of writing funding applications, bids, or tenders
• Include an example of a funding application or similar work you have been involved in
• Explain why you are interested in this role and why you feel you would be a good fit for the
  organisation

Please send your application to: pamela.cole-hudson@gazebotheatre.com with Head of Operations & Development in the subject line by Friday 19th June 2026.

Interviews will take place at Gazebo Theatre, Bilston, Wolverhampton on Friday 3rd July 2026. If you need any support to help you apply, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will do our best to meet your needs.

We particularly welcome applications from people of the Global Majority, and people who are currently under-represented in our industry.

For full details, including the full job description and person specification, please visit: linktr.ee/gazebotheatreuk