Project manager - Interdisciplinary Programmes

Closing date: 23rd October 2024

Salary: £40,000 plus benefits

Hours: You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required around key events and stages of delivery.

Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge of arts, culture and the creative industries?

We are looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the operations of the planning, development and execution of a large-scale feasibility study at the RSC centred on historically underrepresented voices, exploring the future of creative practice and the development of a permanent centre. As the first-line point for communication for our ambitious programme of innovation, research and creative projects, you will be responsible for the timely delivery of complicated projects involving multiple internal and external international stakeholders.

This position is based in a creative department where building positive interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging for participants is essential. A key component to the larger centre feasibility study, the annual year-long RSC Interdisciplinary Fellowship (RSC IF) fosters inclusive, resonant, and inspired culture through thought stewardship, knowledge exchange, and creative community. RSC IF brings together an intentional community of artists, researchers, and cultural workers responding to the cultural and societal change needs of the performing arts sector and beyond. Find out more here.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Digital Associate, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Relationship management 
• Operations
• Finance, monitoring and reporting
• Event delivery 
• Managing and leading people for seasonal events.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Significant project management experience with an adaptive and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver project outputs to deadlines
• Ability to keep meticulous records, provide data and reporting to stakeholders
• Financial awareness and budgetary responsibility
• Excellent literacy in MS Office and a willingness to adopt other productivity software.  
• Managing team members
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Additional information

This is a full-time, fixed-term position based in either Stratford-upon-Avon or London, with some travel required. Remote working also considered. Whilst flexible working arrangements are possible throughout most of the year, the role is to be based at our Stratford-upon-Avon campus during in-person gatherings annually (currently planned for approximately 10-14 days in July 2025).

The interviews will be in-person and online as part of a two stage process, in the weeks commencing 4th and 11th November.

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.