Operations Manager Three Day Week NEW

Operations Manager

3 days per week. 1 year fixed-term (3-month probationary period)
5% employer pension contribution; 14 days annual leave (pro rata)

Role

Soundplay Projects SCIO creates inclusive workshops, sessions and events with and for disabled and non-disabled people. We use music, sound, moving images, technology and sensory materials to create accessible, playful spaces for collaborative music-making.

Founded in 2018 by musician Bal Cooke and visual artist Ewan Sinclair, Soundplay Projects works in partnership with schools, arts organisations and charities across Scotland and beyond. Our work has toured nationally, and in 2023 we became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with a Board of Trustees. We are a Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funded organisation based at the Playspace, 51 Cadogan Street, Glasgow. More information: soundplayprojects.com

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and well-organised Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation. Working closely with the Creative Directors and Board of Trustees, the Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring Soundplay Projects operates smoothly, sustainably and in line with statutory and funding requirements.

The role includes responsibility for operations, governance, financial management, HR and administration, and contributing to fundraising and organisational development. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working in a small organisation and supporting creative work through strong systems and processes.

The role is 3 days per week and primarily office-based, with some flexibility by arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day organisational operations and administration
• Governance and compliance, including policies, board reporting and statutory returns
• Financial management, including budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
• HR administration, including contracts and PVG record keeping
• Supporting evaluation, reporting and fundraising activity
• Equality, Access and Safeguarding

Soundplay Projects SCIO is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from disabled people and those under-represented in the arts and cultural sector. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Soundplay Projects is committed to safeguarding and has safer recruitment practices in place. A PVG check will be required.

Application notes

Please send a CV and covering letter (addressing the job specification) to hello@soundplayprojects.com. Please include contact details for two referees, and ensure your CV includes an email address, phone number and location.

Alternatively, applicants may submit a link to a video of up to 10 minutes covering the same information.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Bal Cooke and Ewan Sinclair at hello@soundplayprojects.com.

Application deadline: Thursday 20 February, 5pm

Interviews: Thursday 6 March (Glasgow – travel costs covered)

All applicants informed by: Thursday 13 March

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