Director of Creative Programming & Deputy Director

Director of Creative Programming & Deputy Director

Reporting to: the Director

Salary Range: £39,879.75 – £43,167.13

Location: Holocaust Centre North, University of Huddersfield campus

Type of contract: Permanent, full-time. For the right candidate, we will also accommodate a part-time role. Some weekend and evening work might be required.

About us

Holocaust Centre North promotes education on the Holocaust and post-Holocaust issues, to raise awareness of human rights, freedom, and equality. We do so by telling a global history through local stories, specifically those of survivors and refugees who rebuilt their lives in the North of England.

Our work and collections tell stories of discrimination, persecution, forced displacement, exploitation, loss, difficult choices, intergenerational memory and trauma, but also of resilience, hope, and building new lives and families in the North of England.

We are looking for someone to support the Director to provide leadership and ongoing development of an effective multi-faceted team to ensure managers are supported and inspired to deliver an effective, high-quality integrated programme of work. The role will also be responsible for bringing consistency across our broader programming and manage our programme of residencies for contemporary artists, writers and translators.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring individual to serve as the Deputy Director of Holocaust Centre North, supporting the strategic leadership of the Centre. You will join a talented and creative team committed to shaping the future of Holocaust education and commemoration through innovative, critically engaged and contemporary relevant projects.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the literary, contemporary art, or interdisciplinary sectors and will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of current cultural and artistic landscapes. They should have a proven track record of leading ambitious and innovative projects that challenge and inspire, while successfully engaging a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.

You will be a visionary leader who thrives in collaborative environments, nurturing strong, positive relationships within teams and supporting the growth and development of colleagues. You will approach your work with empathy and creativity, ensuring that Holocaust Centre North’s public programmes foster meaningful reflection and dialogue in an ever-changing world.

ROLE PURPOSE

• To be Holocaust Centre North’s Deputy Director, working with them to provide strategic leadership and management of the Centre’s work
• To direct Holocaust Centre North’s contemporary art and writing residency programme ‘Memorial Gestures’
• To ensure consistency across our public programmes

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Deputy Director

• Work with the Director on the development and delivery of the Centre’s strategic plan.
• Lead on operational matters, ensuring appropriate systems are in place to support high-quality delivery.
• Line-manage members of the team and support them to effectively line manage others.
• Support the Director to cultivate an organisational culture that emphasises care, respect, safety, and fairness.
• Support team heads to strengthen programming related to the Centre’s Exhibition, Education, Learning and Communities activities.
• Work with the Director on funding applications and relationships as required.
• Deputise for, and represent, the Director during periods of absence and at other times, as required.

‘Memorial Gestures’

• Line-manage the Curator of Contemporary Practices.
• Oversee the writer and translator part of the residency program.
• Ensure the Memorial Gestures programme aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Develop a comprehensive Programme Plan.
• Act as a key representative of the programme.
• Cultivate partnerships with external organisations.
• Collaborate with the External Evaluator to collect data that measures the impact of the programme.
• Write project reports for the board or other stakeholders.
• Stay informed of contemporary trends, methodologies, and technologies within the art world.

Broader public programmes

• Line-manage and work closely with the Head of Learning and the Head of Communities.
• Ensure our broader public programmes align with the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Lead on impact measurement processes across our public-facing programming.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Proven experience of working in a senior managerial role in the charity, arts, museum or cultural heritage sector.
• Proven experience of strategic leadership at a senior level.
• Experience of managing individuals across a range of disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience of running programmes that deliver long-term impact.
• Experience of writing funding bids.
• Editorial skills – proofreading, copy-editing, attention to detail.

Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Ability to recognise the challenges of colleagues and ensure their wellbeing is supported.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Able to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals into achievable objectives.

Qualities and personal attributes

• Interest in the history of the Holocaust and traumatic histories.
• Adaptable, flexible, resourceful and driven.
• A personal commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website (holocaustcentrenorth.org.uk), download and read carefully the role's Job Description and Person Specification, and submit the following to a.bucci@hud.ac.uk by Sunday, 17 November 2024:

• Your CV
• A supporting statement that explains how your experience meets the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
• A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form