General Manager
Jacksons Lane Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Jacksons Lane is seeking a General Manager to join our team. As the flagship arts and cultural venue in Haringey, Jacksons Lane hosts a year-round programme encompassing the best in contemporary circus performance, arts participation activities, cultural education, and outreach work for both its community and the sector.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, who has a pragmatic and methodical approach to health and safety, HR, licensing and who is calm under pressure. Jacksons Lane is a vibrant and proactive organisation and so a passion for our work and continued development all aspects of the company's work is essential.
We don't believe in a "perfect" candidate. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value growth and are keen to meet individuals who can bring a diverse range of experiences to the role.
Job Responsibilities
The General Manager leads the Operations team to ensure that the building is open and accessible to the many communities who use our site: as a professional performance venue, community hub, hired venue and public cafe. This role manages and leads the Operations team ensuring the building and its facilities are maintained to the highest standard and dealing with any building issues in an efficient, speedy and effective manner. This role oversees visitor experience, commercial income, HR and policy development, and is part of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: General Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
To apply for the role send a copy of your CV and a covering letter including your current notice period or video/audio file to [email protected], please include your full name and the job title General Manager in the subject line of the email.
Should you wish to submit your application in another way please get in touch to discuss this. We would also appreciate it if you could complete an Equal Opportunities form and include this with your application so that we can continue to monitor and increase the accessibility of our recruitment process. This form is available on our website, alongside this recruitment pack.
If you wish to discuss the role before you apply, we can offer an informal 1:1 chat with a member of the team. To arrange an informal chat please email [email protected].
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Jacksons Lane
An Arts and community venue based in London with a programme of contemporary circus and family performance, thriving community engagement programme and range of studios available to hire for rehearsals, events and performances.