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09 September 2025

We’re Recruiting a New Operations Manager

Application Deadline: 9.00am Monday 24 November 2025

Join our team in this new role – Operations Manager – and help ensure the smooth running of our arts charity as we deliver an exciting festivals programme and a wide range of artistic and consultancy projects throughout the year.

As an inclusive arts and cultural charity based in Leicester, we are dedicated to connecting cultures through extraordinary art. We do this by commissioning bold, ambitious art and festivals that bring people together.

The Operations Manager oversees all operational and office management at Art Reach, with a particular focus on reporting, grant monitoring, evaluation, HR, contracting, and board facilitation. This role ensures that all operational and financial administration is delivered effectively across the organisation.

Job Title: Operations Manager

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000

Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week (Full time) 

Location: Leicester/Hybrid

For more information download the Full Application Pack here.

Before applying, please ensure you have read the Background Information, Job Description and Person Specification provided in the Full Application Pack.

To apply, please send the following documents to hello@artreach.org.uk

  1.  Completed Cover Application Form >> Download here
  2. Maximum two page letter outlining your interest in applying for the job, and how you meet the person specification
  3. Your CV (no longer than 3 pages)
  4. Online Equal Opportunities monitoring form >> Complete form here. This is submitted separately to your application and will be used for statistical monitoring purposes only.

Should you require any further information, or to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact hello@artreach.org.uk or telephone 0116 261 6882.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 24 November 2025

Alternative formats

We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form.  

Please return: 

  1. Written word document or video/audio answers to the Application Cover Form 
  2. Written word document or video/audio answers to the covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification (no more than 5 minutes long) 
  3. Written word document or video/audio answers to the Equal Opportunities form. 

Please let us know if you require information in an alternative format. 

Equity of opportunity at Art Reach

Art Reach is committed to ensure equity of opportunity in all areas of its work as outlined in our Equal Opportunities policy.  Embedded within the company, Art Reach has the commitment to encourage, value and manage diversity and ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.  

Should you require any further information, or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you might need, including sharing your Access Rider, please contact Amelia Silver on hello@artreach.org.uk or telephone 0116 261 6882.

 

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