Deputy Director
Post: Deputy Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,000 per annum
NN Contemporary Art (NN) is an independent contemporary art space in the centre of Northampton. It started in 2003 when a group of artists and practitioners came together to form Northampton Arts Collective (NAC). They were united by the common goal to elevate contemporary art within Northamptonshire. At NN we believe that international art and culture should be accessible to all. Over the last few years we have worked with schools, community groups and regional partners to deliver innovative exhibitions, educational events and projects that are free to all. We work with artists at all stages of their careers; from students to Venice Biennale award winners.
Job descriptions
The Deputy Director is an exciting new position in the growing staff team at NN Contemporary Art. This position plays a critical role in delivering our strategic plans as we enter into Phase 2 of a £4.7 million capital project for the development of 24 Guildhall Road in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
The Deputy Director will work closely with the CEO to lead and manage the development and implementation of the organisation’s programme, strategy and day-to-day operational policy. The Deputy Director has responsibility for overseeing the development, coordination, administration and delivery of the organisation to serve its artistic and skills development programmes. The Deputy Director will direct the partnership with WNC for capital delivery and represent NN at all levels of activity.
The Deputy Director is responsible for effective and compliant administration, finance, building facilities, visitor services, trading activities and personnel. The post holder will manage staff and oversee programmes of work in line with business plan outcomes and strategies. They will oversee the development and implementation of new systems and strategies for the organisation to grow at its new home at 24 Guildhall Road to realise its new ambitions for a public contemporary art space in the 21st Century.
The application process for this post is by CV and covering letter. Your CV and covering letter will be judged against the person specification and job description, which is the list of requirements for this post. You should ensure your covering letter addresses each point of the person specification, giving details of the relevant skills and experience you have in each of these areas.
All applications should be submitted via email to careers@nncontemporaryart.org
For more information please visit the website of NN Contemporary art