Unlimited, Programme Manager
Unlimited is a disabled-led commissioning organisation. We commission extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world.
We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, Fidelity Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Since 2013, we’ve supported over 505 artists. Backed by funds of £5.8 million, their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide.
DEVELOP is our strand of work that focuses on developing our alumni artists (over 500 disabled artists from across the UK that have either been awarded funding or shortlisted by Unlimited) and the cultural sector including our Allies.
The strand was created to look at the variety of ways we can support building sustainable careers for disabled artists. This includes upskilling and broadening knowledge, as well as offering ongoing opportunities to our ever-growing pool of alumni artists. Some of the ways we develop our alumni artists are through bursaries, events, and skills development sessions, responding to the ever-changing needs of alumni artists.
The duties of this role are:
Lead on the DEVELOP programme – 65%
Lead on this programme strand of work with particular focus on creating opportunities for alumni artists, including residencies, international development visits, as well as delivering workshops for our Allies.
Hold and develop relationships with our level one Allies.
Effectively manage the timeline for all designated DEVELOP work, in consultation with the Senior Producer and the wider programme team.
Manage the DEVELOP budget with the Senior Producer, including providing forecasts, tracking income, commitments, and expenditure. Managing all assigned budgets, ensuring the necessary information for financial management is arranged, payments are made on time, and communication processes are effective.
Ensure DEVELOP data is recorded and up to date across all committed funders.
Work with the Programme Manager: SUPPORT to implement and deliver an amended evaluation process across the DEVELOP strand.
Work with the communications team to design and manage a communications plan to ensure regular, effective updates across a range of stakeholders for work with the DEVELOP programme.
Manage the preparation of memorandum of understandings and contracts for partners and artists as appropriate.
Line Management – 15%
Line management of administrator (or as allocated); monitoring their progress and activity, holding an overview of their project areas, and supporting their professional development and wellbeing. Alongside, carrying out performance and development planning reviews as the direct report.
Act as a key contact for a selection of the commissioned artists, providing direct and consistent communication, managing data flow and supporting their commission process.
Managing relevant freelance support and suppliers as needed.
Member of the programme team - 10%
Work proactively as a member of the programme team, working closely with the Senior Producer, to deliver Unlimited programmes and projects.
Provide support for key projects and relationships as designated.
Other Duties – 10%
Attend all staff, programme, and project meetings as well as Away Days as required.
Adhere to Unlimited’s values and our policies and procedures; contributing to their development to make them more accessible and inclusive.
Champion intersectionality and diversity in all its forms.
Represent Unlimited as required at external events.
Work collaboratively and support other staff in their areas of work when required.
Any other duties that may from time be required by the Senior Producer and Director.