This role sits at the intersection of project production, studio management and women-centred support work. We are looking for someone who can bring organisation, care, good judgement and collaborative working to a small, dynamic women-centred arts and social justice organisation.
We are creating this role at a moment of strategic transition for the organisation, ensuring that the work, relationships and care practices at the heart of Idle Women can continue sustainably.
At Idle Women we often use the word caretaking to describe the work of holding projects, people, spaces and possibilities. This role is a Studio Manager & Producer position, but the spirit of the work is one of collective caretaking.
Working closely with our small team which includes trainees and collaborating artists, you will support the coordination of day-to-day operations, projects, partnerships and women-centred spaces that make up Idle Women. You will move between practical administration, project planning, participant support, safeguarding-aware practice, financial administration, artist liaison, and the care of our physical spaces.
You will take ownership of many aspects of day-to-day organisational and project coordination, working closely with the Directors while exercising autonomy within agreed priorities and responsibilities, and supporting practical problem-solving as issues arise.
The role requires someone who is comfortable working across practical, relational and organisational tasks within a changing environment. We are looking for someone who is organised, practical, and resourceful; someone who can manage detail while holding sight of the bigger picture, and who understands that administration, sweeping up, care and creativity are all essential forms of work.
This is a hands-on role that requires regular in-person working across our studio, garden, boat and community project sites, including occasional lifting, carrying and practical setup tasks.