Business Manager (Bidwriting and Development)

Business Manager UK BASED ONLY

Start Date: ASAP
Brilliant opportunity for a results driven, natural and motivated individual to join a Dance Company based in Birmingham, UK.
Responsible for the business development aspects of the business. A hybrid role focused on marketing, project management and bidwriting for the companies creative experiences.

Key responsibilities:
• Support the development of the participatory plans for the company.
• Produce Marketing materials including posters, flyers, social media content.
• Act as the key liaison point for the project between artists, partners, participants and suppliers.
• Working closely with the project leads’ partners, participants and artists on the production and delivery of the programme. Ensuring deadlines are met.
• Management of creative programming.
• Attend programme and partner meetings as required.
• Keep track of project progression using management tools and excel sheets.
• Updating contact lists, planning and implementation of communications.
• Induct participants and free lance artists.
• Work with the Director to deliver funding and partnership proposals. Including proof reading and drafting sections of proposals.
• If required be the main point of contact for artists, performers and collaborators regarding logistics and pre-production arrangements
Essential:
• Birmingham or at least West Midlands based
• Results driven
• Experience working in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of the UKs Arts and Culture scene
• Excellent communicator, including written and spoken English
• Abilities in sales and pitching
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in managing and growing on and off line communities
• Good knowledge of developing public engagement projects
• Experience with live event planning
• Clever problem-solver who can thoughtfully anticipate needs, uses good judgment and is resourceful
• Ability to execute against defined objectives and communicate the results clearly and effectively to wider team and other stakeholders.
• Project and budget management skills.
• Ability to lead and strategically define schedule and delivery.
• Support and promote a culture of innovation and equity.
This is an on – going free – lance position starting immediately with a trial period.

Days and Fee:
1.5 - 2 Days per week £600 per month
This is a flexible remote role, with options on which hours and days you work. Some months you maybe required to work more hours depending on the activity. You will need your own laptop, internet connection and phone.

If you think you are the best person for the role, please get in touch!