We are looking for a freelance Operations Coordinator to support our brilliant volunteer Trustees and Committee members. This is a paid position with a time commitment of the equivalent of approximately 1 day per week during term-time, and 0.5 days per week during school holidays. The Operations Coordinator serves as a key point of contact across the organisation, coordinating relationships with contractors and volunteers, managing rehearsal and audition venue relationships, overseeing administrative processes, supporting internal communications, supporting outreach and community work, and supporting compliance with Charity Commission requirements. Working closely with the Chair, Trustees, and Music Director, this is a broad and varied role that sits at the heart of everything we do. It is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with a passion for the arts to make a real and lasting contribution to a thriving musical community with a rich history. The role at a glance - Reporting to: the Chair Personal qualities: Skills: Experience: Day-to-day coordination of the Organisation To apply, please send a CV and brief covering letter detailing relevant experience and why you’re interested in the role to Mark Goodridge, Chair, at [email protected], before 23:59 on Friday 9 October.Job Summary
Job Description
Fee: £200/day
Hours: freelance and flexible, equivalent of approximately 1 day per week during term-time, and 0.5 days per week during school holidays.
Contract: self-employed, initially for six months with potential for extension
Location: home-based, with occasional in-person presence in Cambridge or other local venues (e.g. Saffron Walden) for some ticketed events, rehearsals and meetingsJob Requirements
Positive, can-do attitude
Flexible
Collaborative, open and sharing
Good communicator: verbal and written
Team worker/motivator
Administrative experience
IT literate, including Microsoft 365, accountancy software, and shared drives
Experience of website management
Experience of budget management
Ability to co-ordinate multiple elements of our work
Charitable/voluntary sectors
Working with volunteers
Working with artists and contractors
Desirable: arts administration or project management Job Responsibilities
Manage relationship with paid contractors (excluding concert soloists)
Manage volunteers
Support development of the Organisation
Manage allocated budgets
Fix rehearsal and audition venues
Manage administration of the Organisation
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission
Manage internal communications
Manage comps allocation
Attend Committee, General, and Trustee meetingsUseful Links
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