Deputy Director

Job Summary

LADA is seeking a Deputy to join our small but dedicated team as we build on LADA's influential history and make plans for the next ten years.

Job Description

We are seeking an individual with business and fundraising expertise to join us in transforming and securing LADA's future. You will join our small but dedicated team as we build upon LADA's influential history and seed ambitious plans for the next ten years. Focusing on business development, the Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to ensure financial and operational resilience, diversify income, and deliver a purpose-driven business plan that supports our vision and mission.

• Work closely with the Director and Board to develop the Business Plan, Risk Register, KPIs, and other strategic documents.
• Work with the Director to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy across public and private funding streams.
• Develop and innovate LADA's earned income streams, including sales (Live Art Bookshop), HEI partnerships, education programmes and commercial service opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and partners including management of CRM.
• Produce annual impact reports and develop evaluation methods in line with LADA's core values.
• Set, monitor and report on budgets, income targets, management accounts and cash flows.
• Manage sales, merchandise, and digital income initiatives, including sales analysis and financial processes.
• Research and strategise LADA's options for the future cost of space and premises.
• Oversee day to day operations including rent, rates, bills, contracts, insurance, and Health & Safety compliance, ensuring efficient use of resources and business resilience.
• Lead on Higher Education Institutions and knowledge exchange partnership development.
• Shape & implement LADA's values and policies, embedding an organisational culture of connection, learning and responsibility that creates change for LADA team, collaborators and wider sector.
• Deputise for the Director during periods of leave or absence.

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