Operations Manager

Operations Manager at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation

Location: Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo F26 X5N3 

Job: Full-time

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation seeks a highly experienced, demonstrably effective, self-motivated candidate with an interest in the Arts for the role of Operations Manager.

This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with and reporting to the Managing Director. The role includes the management and oversight of day-to-day operations and administration, of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation incorporating the Ballinglen Museum of Art. 

This position requires excellent organisational ability, a highly personable manner and first-rate communication skills.

The successful candidate will work with, and report to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities:

Fellowship Residencies, Workshops, Masterclasses and Educational Programmes

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Ballinglen Fellowship residencies, workshops and Masterclasses Programme as well as the Ballinglen educational programmes. 

Administration:

• Oversee all administration of the Foundation, including the Ballinglen Museum of Art, ensuring smooth business operations, supportive of a good working environment
• Manage the schedule for all events
• Work with and assist the Managing Director in the preparation of all funding applications
• Maintain and update records etc

HR:

• Responsibility for all staff contracts, maintaining employment records including monthly time sheets etc in liaison with the Managing Director and generally overseeing all staff.
• Organising staff training as required

Building Management and Operations: 

• Oversee all aspects of building management with responsibility for all the buildings of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation (Centre, Gallery, Museum and the Cottages insuring these are operational and in a good state of repair etc

Essential Requirements :

• Minimum of three years experience in management and office administration in a small/medium-sized business or charity
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
• The ability to work to deadlines and thrive in a dynamic working environment
• A working knowledge of and passion for the Irish visual arts community
• Experience in working with non-profit or charitable organisations

Ability to be flexible as occasional events occur outside working hours including evenings and weekends.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a full-time position based at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation (39 hours per week) in Ballycastle, Co Mayo.
• Salary: commensurate with experience - with a 6-month probationary period.
• Start date: Immediate

Please use the subject title: Operations Manager at Ballinglen.

Please include:

• A CV outlining relevant experience and names (please include your name in the document title)
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, (your belief that you are an appropriate candidate) addressing the job specifications and how you connect with the values of the organisation
• Contact names and email/telephone details for two referees.
• These will not be contacted without prior agreement

The deadline for applications is: noon on Friday, 2nd June 2023

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

About Us:

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation’s Mission is to generate, implement and manage projects in the visual arts for the benefit of the public and which are intended in particular to enhance cultural awareness and understanding as well as the vitality of the societal and economic climate in North West County Mayo.

The Foundation endeavours to achieve these objectives through the creation and operation of its Programmes:

Fellowship (residency awards to visual artists), Education/Learning (Schools Programme), Exhibition (in the Ballinglen Museum of Art and The Ballinglen Gallery) and Workshops and Master Classes (adult learning experiences).

Ballinglen instigates and participates in travelling exhibitions of works from its permanent collection as well as by Fellowship artists and young artists on the Schools Programme in addition to curating exhibitions for other arts organisations. 

Ballinglen’s core Programme of Fellowships offers opportunities for professional practising Irish and international artists by the provision of facilities and resources, including Ballinglen’s studios for the purpose of the further development of their work. Ballinglen’s Community Arts Programmes include school classes (free to each student for day-long experiences), lectures, seminars, interactive studio visits with Fellowship and exhibiting artists, hands-on printmaking sessions and the use of the art library.

The Ballinglen Museum of Art creates its own exhibitions and implements high-quality travelling exhibitions with other institutions. All of Ballinglen’s Programmes are designed to incorporate unforeseen education and community involvement elements as opportunities present themselves.

Ballinglen is dedicated to contributing to the fabric of the local and North West Mayo community as well as to the Irish and international artists, and members of the public who visit the area. 

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation is a registered charity, RCN 200832, CHY 11019.

Website: http://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org