Edinburgh's Stills Gallery is seeking a director, to further develop the work of Stills so that it meets strategic objectives agreed with the Board, and that the organisation retains and advances a high national and international reputation achieved through quality programming, excellent stakeholder relationships, optimum income generation and effective management. The Director will be expected to work across the following areas:
Strategic Management & Leadership
- Ensure a process of strategic planning in conjunction with the Board
- Engage with policy in the cultural sector, in and beyond Scotland
- Lead the definition of Stills’ operational plan and the executive delivery
Programming
- Lead the design and delivery of a programme about photography as a creative practice. This includes exhibitions, lectures, courses, a creative school, and more.
- Ensure artistic and financial credibility
- Engage deeply with diverse and growing audiences
Advocacy & Marketing
- Represent Stills to stakeholders and media; be a figurehead and spokesperson.
- Contribute to the arts and cultural sector dialogue within and beyond Scotland.
Financial Management
- In conjunction with the Finance Manager and Chair of Finance & Personnel Committee, inform the setting and management of Stills’ annual budget/s for approval by Stills’ Board.
- In a challenging funding environment we expect the Director to explore, develop and implement new ways of delivering key objectives.
Income Generation
- Lead the work to develop income generation and fundraising.
- Forge and maintain key relationships so as to optimise income generation.
Human Resources
- Work to advance best-practice processes and delivery.
- Further develop a nurturing, supportive and fair work environment, meeting and advancing our overall goals.
- To develop and conform with environmental matters and policies and ensure policies on Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion are rigorously applied.
General Management
Work with Staff and Board as appropriate to ensure:
- effective systems are in place to deliver the mission, aims and objectives
- Stills complies with statutory and company obligations
- a team approach to planning and delivery is maintained
- a productive and appropriate working environment is maintained,
- reports and meetings with Board, staff and stakeholder meetings are planned and delivered to schedule
- appropriate evaluation and review processes are in place.
To apply for the role of Director, please send a CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) to Cheryl Connell at: recruitment@stills.org
Please also use this email if you would like to arrange an appointment to hear more about this role from the Chair of the Board of Directors of Stills.
Applications deadline: Friday 16 August 2024 at 5pm
Details: https://stills.org/about/
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