OPPORTUNITY: Arts Catalyst seeks new members of the Board of Trustees

Monday, March 2, 2020 – 17:00Arts Catalyst is recruiting new trustees at an exciting time as we relocate from London to Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading art and research organisations, we regularly work in collaboration with artists, scientists, communities and organisations around the world to activate new ideas, conversations and transformative experiences across science and culture. Arts Catalyst is recognised internationally as pioneering arts and science practice. Since 1994, we’ve commissioned more than 170 artists’ projects, including major new works by the Otolith Group, Tomás Saraceno, Aleksandra Mir, Larry Achiampong & David Blandy and Critical Art Ensemble, and produced numerous exhibitions, events, residencies, performances and publications, collaborating with major arts, science and academic organisations around the world. We plan to open a new public centre for art, science and technology in Sheffield in March 2021. At this pivotal moment in our journey, we are looking for new trustees based in the north of England to help shape the organisation’s future. Join the board Our Board is dynamic and diverse, passionate about the arts and active within the creative industries, including academia, music and the commercial sector. With Arts Catalyst’s full relocation to Sheffield we are now seeking new charity trustees who are based in the north of England to join the Board in 2020.  Trustees are responsible for steering the strategic direction and governance of the charity (see Application Pack for more details). We are seeking people who are enthusiastic about contemporary arts and the role cultural organisations play in creating societal change. We are interested in hearing from people with skills, knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Third sector – particularly in health and wellbeingBusiness leadership including commercial orientated income strategies, HR and financial managementStrategic development, city planning and capital developmentLocal governance and politicsNew media and technology and creative mediaEnvironmental sustainability Television, broadcasting and pressFIND OUT MORE AND HOW TO APPLY Please download the Application Pack for full details. Email your CV and covering letter to Laura Clarke, Artistic Director via laura.clarke@artscatalyst.org by 1 July 2020. Arts Catalyst operates an Equalities Policy and actively encourages diversity and inclusivity across all areas of the organisation. We ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities form to help us monitor the reach of our job adverts. Download it here.

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Job Opportunity: Deputy Director (Maternity Cover)

Monday, February 24, 2020 – 16:45Arts Catalyst is pleased to announce a new job opportunity of Deputy Director (Maternity Cover) which will be based in the city centre of Sheffield.  Title: Deputy Director (Maternity Cover)Salary: £35,000 to £37,500 per annum (pro rata), based on experienceReporting to: Artistic Director / CEOContract Terms: 3.0 days a week. 24 hours (flexible working), fixed term for 9 months (with probationary period of 2 months).Location: Sheffield city centreApplication Deadline: 6pm, 6th April 2020 Working closely with the Artistic Director/CEO and Board of Trustees, the Deputy Director’s responsibilities include: day-to-day finances, operational/general organisational management, fundraising for the artistic programme and capital development with the Artistic Director and supporting the organisation’s Arts Council England NPO application. The Deputy Director will join Arts Catalyst at a crucial and transformational time in is 25-year history – when the organisation will be relocating its premises and operations to Sheffield in South Yorkshire.   Working alongside the Artistic Director they will play a vital role in delivering a capital fundraising project for the organisation’s new site. Therefore, senior management, operational and large-scale/strategic fundraising experience is essential whilst experience in delivering a capital project is desirable.  The role will involve covering elements of the Executive Director / Joint CEO’s role between June 2020 to March 2021. Elements of the role include: • Fundraising – Major grants• Capital Development / Fundraising• Submission of the 2022 – 2026 Arts Council NPO• Monitoring organisational finances (budgets set by the AD)• Operational management• Day-to-day financial management• Ensuring the business plan goals are being metClick here to download a full job description and further information about how to apply. 

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