Context

People’s Palace Projects (PPP) is a research-led arts charity based at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England (ACE). We develop collaborative projects with artists, activists, academics, policy advocates, and audiences to address social and climate injustices in the UK, Brazil and beyond. Over the past 28 years, PPP has gained national and international recognition for extensive work exploring the power of creative practices and partnering with marginalised communities to drive change.

The next five years will focus on expanding research supported by leadership transition, strengthening capacity, and strategic development, while maintaining core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. At this exciting moment, we are seeking a new General Manager to deliver and develop the financial, administrative, and HR systems that anchor our energetic programme of arts research activity and support our committed team to flourish.

Job Description

• Title: General Manager
• Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE)
• Salary: £43,000 FTE (£25,800 actual)
• Location: PPP office, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.
  • Hybrid homeworking is available, and there will be an occasional requirement to attend events or meetings elsewhere.
• Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)
• Supervising: Administration & Finance Officer (A&FO)
• Notice period: 3 months (either side)

Key Objectives

• To lead on the Financial Accounting & Management, Human Resources, and Administration functions of People’s Palace Projects (PPP), working closely with the Directors and A&FO.
• To support the operations of PPP’s Board of Trustees, including managing the business planning process.
• To manage statistical monitoring and funder reporting.
• To contribute to PPP’s overall strategic development as a member of the Governance Group (senior management team).

A thorough list of the role’s duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification, can be found in the application pack linked.

Application Process

People’s Palace Projects is a Disability Confident Committed employer.

• All candidates disclosing a disability and who demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria of the Person Specification will qualify for an interview.
• At the point of inviting candidates for interview, we will ask about any additional needs or adjustments that would be required to support your participation in the process.
• Our current staff includes people who have disclosed disabilities.

To apply for this position, please thoroughly review the application pack and then submit an application form at this link.

• Application deadline: Monday 8th September, 9.00am
• First interviews: w/c 15th September
• Second interviews (if necessary): w/c 22nd September

We regret that it will not be possible to inform applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us by 12th September, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

If you have any questions or issues with submission, please contact s.sugumar@qmul.ac.uk.

Thank you in advance, and we look forward to hearing from you.