We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, resourceful, and self-motivated person to work as a key senior member of the team, supporting, and deputising for Portraits of Recovery’s Director & CEO. Whilst contributing to Portraits of Recovery’s overall strategic development, this role is principally internally focused and involves managing the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the organisation, including managing a small staff team to help deliver Portraits of Recovery’s Business Plan.
Portraits of Recovery is a pioneering visual arts charity based in Manchester and is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use. Dedicated to fostering inclusion and systemic change for individuals and communities in recovery from substance use.
Through the transformative power of contemporary visual art, we collaborate with leading artists and Recoverists to challenge stigma, open new conversations about addiction and recovery, and empower marginalised communities. As the UK’s only contemporary visual arts organisation working within this field, we are committed to ensuring that recovery is recognised as a health, social, and cultural issue, driving change through creativity and engagement.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or have any access needs related to disabilities that we should address during the application or interview process. If you would like an informal chat before applying, then please email Mark Prest at mark.prest@portraitsofrecovery.org.uk to arrange.
How to apply:
- A covering letter or statement clearly outlining how you meet the job description and person specification and where you might not, how you could develop those skills.
- A current CV that includes the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
- A completed Equality Monitoring Form.
- Email the above to Mark Prest.
Application deadline: Friday, 15 August
Interview notification: Friday, 22 August
Planned interview date: Monday, 1 September
Planned start date (subject to satisfactory references): TBC
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Portraits of Recovery is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.