General Manager – Arts Organisation (Temporary, with potential to become permanent)Central London | £21.97/hour + holiday pay (FTE £40,000) | Full-time (40 hours/week) | Hybrid

Are you a highly organised, proactive, and empathetic leader who thrives in a creative environment?

I’m working with a brilliant, independent arts organisation based in the heart of the West End to recruit a General Manager on a temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent. This dynamic and varied role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, values-led organisation that supports the development of artists and theatre-makers through a vibrant programme of performances, events, and professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on financial management: budgeting, payroll, supplier contracts, reconciliation, and reporting (using Xero).

Supporting HR processes, including onboarding, policies, and payroll.

Managing operational systems, compliance, scheduling, and governance support.

Coordinating board meetings, minute taking, and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in a similar role (operations, finance, or administration) in the arts or charity sector.

Excellent organisational skills and a methodical, solutions-focused approach.

Strong understanding of charity/company governance, GDPR, and HR processes.

Confident using financial systems like Xero and working with external bookkeepers/accountants.

Empathy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset – someone who enjoys being the calm in a busy creative space.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week (evening/weekend work may be required, TOIL offered). Hybrid working is available, though some on-site presence is essential.

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.