Operations Manager

Job Opportunity

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The Staffordshire Moorlands’ Creative People and Places Consortium is seeking an Operations Manager for an exciting new participatory arts project in a stunning rural area of north Staffordshire including part of the Peak District National Park.

OUTSIDE has the ambition to bring about a rural arts revolution in our isolated rural settlements, villages and market towns of Biddulph, Cheadle and Leek, changing local experiences and increasing participation levels. It has an indicative budget of £1.2M with up to £1M already secured from 2026-2029.

The post-holder will work alongside and support the Creative Director to ensure that the ambitions of the project are met and that diverse voices from across the Staffordshire Moorlands are at the heart of decision making. You will be responsible for delivering the efficient operation of the OUTSIDE project, including financial management, governance, reporting and evaluation.

As Operations Manager you will be passionate about working with others to bring about positive change. You will be pro-active and outcomes-focused; and have strong capabilities in attracting, building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels. You will be well organised, have a track record in good financial management and project management, business planning, HR and supporting and developing individuals. You will also have an understanding of evaluation and experience of using evaluation tools.

Award-winning local charity Support Staffordshire is the Outside consortium lead.

Support Staffordshire is working hard to become more inclusive of the communities we serve, and as such is especially keen to hear from applicants with protected characteristics and lived experience, that bring knowledge, skills and experience.

For more information or to arrange an informal chat please contact Katie Aldous, OUTSIDE Director on katie.aldous@outsidearts.org.

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to complete an Application Form and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. These can be found on Support Staffordshire’s website HERE along with the full job pack.

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Permanent (Funded until March 2029)

30-37 hours per week

£33,000 (pro rata)

Main base Leek College, Staffordshire Moorlands with travel and partial home working

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The person appointed will require:

Proof of right to work in the UK

Two satisfactory references

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Closing date: 9am Friday 27^th February 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 4^th March 2026 in Leek, Staffordshire