Managing Director Arts Foundation

Seeking a passionate and dynamic Managing Director of Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation to lead and contribute to Nigeria's creative and cultural sector. Responsible for administration, operations, programming, and local fundraising of the Lagos-based organization. Manage the residency space in Lagos and Ijebu, oversee a small team, and ensure excellent delivery of all projects and events. Collaborate closely with the UK-based partner organization for strategic development, governance, fundraising, and planning. Entrepreneurial, flexible, and adept at problem-solving, with strong organizational and people management skills required. This role presents a rare opportunity for someone with big ambitions in the creative field.

For the detailed Job Description see below:

• Develop and maintain relationship with the Board
  
• Ensure that G.A.S. fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
  
• Run the operations of G.A.S. efficiently and effectively on time and in budget
  
• Monitor and report on the performance of the foundation against its business, operational and annual plans
  
• Ensure decisions and programmes support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities
  
• Ensure recruitment, management and development of staff reflect good practice
  
• Lead, inspire and manage staff and freelancers, providing support and vision
  
• Lead, contribute and participate in a collaborative working environment with G.A.S. and Y.S.F., including team meetings, workshops, training and other conversations 
  
• Report and produce comprehensive quarterly board papers to include: accounts, forecasts, local fundraising targets, organisation and project budgets
  
• Regularly update and liaise with Y.S.F. CEO
  
• Oversight and management of all financial accounts
  
• Work with the board and Y.S.F. to create, manage and maintain relationships with Patrons and Sponsors in Nigeria
  
• Work closely with Y.S.F. oversee the marketing, database and communications functions across G.A.S.
  
• Work with Y.S.F. in the development of the Residency Programme for the Foundation’s two sites 
  
• Develop the public, education and events programmes in Lagos and on the Farm
  
• Coordinate and liaise with project stakeholders, partners, residents and collaborators
  
• Lead the resident liaison and pre-residency planning to ensure logistical support for each resident
  
• Oversee with the G.A.S. team all residencies ensuring a high quality, safe and productive experience
  
• Create wrap reports, evaluation and monitoring of programmes 
  
• Oversea and coordinate all event logistics and production 
  

Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the post is filled.

·       Expect to undergo several stages of interviews and assessments. 

·       We anticipate that the successful candidate would be in post as soon as possible.

1. A cover letter on why you would like to lead G.A.S. as the Managing Director and importantly, how your experience is relevant to this. Provide specific examples of what you have done and how you believe this demonstrate that you meet the requirements above.  (No more than 2 pages of A4 or 1000 words)

2. A CV with two professional referees (references will only be taken for shortlisted candidates)
 

Requirements

We recognize that individuals have diverse life experiences and trajectories that qualify them for this role. The following partial list of requirements reflects what we believe will be helpful in a successful Managing Director.

Essential

• Minimum - Bachelor’s degree level in any relevant field
  
• 5+ years experience leading and managing teams, experience hiring, mentoring, and collaborating with a small, committed team
  
• 5+ years experience managing an organization or performing significant administrative functions in a larger organization, including budget and tax preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting; project management; and strategic planning and development
  
• Experience and ability to make effective and inspiring public presentations, reports and presentations for a wide range of audiences 
  
• Interest in the arts and cultural sectors 
  
• Excellent command of English language
  
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings as required
  
• Excellent computer literacy, including data management relating to financial control, word processing and internet-based systems 
  
• Understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion of all people as an international arts and culture organisation 
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of contemporary Nigerian and wider African arts and cultural sector 
  
• Experience in partnership and fundraising development
  
• Knowledge and or experience of high-quality arts programming relevant to existing and emerging arts audiences 
  
• Eligibility to live and work in Nigeria 
  
• A good network of relevant contacts and stakeholders
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience 
  
• Pension contributions
  
• Life and Health Insurance 
  
• 20 Days paid holiday per year plus Federal public holidays
  
• International travel requirement
  
• Personal professional development allocation
  
• Some work outside of normal office hours