About the Role
Radical Ecology is seeking a highly organised and values-aligned Studio & Operations Manager (SOM) to lead on the day-to-day running of the organisation. This is a vital role at the heart of our small, dynamic team — supporting both the internal health of the studio and the delivery of our wider creative and community work.
The SOM will be responsible for financial management, HR processes, organisational policies, and fundraising admin, as well as helping shape the programme alongside the Director. They will also prepare internal reports and documentation to support Radical Ecology’s Advisory Board, which will meet quarterly to support the organisation’s accountability and growth.
About Radical Ecology
Radical Ecology is an artist-led studio in Dartington, South Devon, exploring the intersections of racial justice and environmental action through interventions that extend from participatory engagement with young people in the woods where we’re based to rethinking the global model for climate economics with some of the world’s leading climate scientists.
We believe that climate breakdown and racial inequity are inextricably connected and that these twin crises as well as our collective failure to address them, are best understood as outcomes of inherited cultures that have been hundreds, if not thousands of years in the making. We see culture as the force that brings us together. It’s the space through which we create meaning in the world and choose to do more of the same or else shape new worlds.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations & Organisational Management
- Oversee budgeting, financial tracking and reporting (in collaboration with our external accountant)
- Lead on HR systems including contracts, payroll, recruitment and compliance
- Maintain up-to-date internal policies (including safeguarding, wellbeing, environmental sustainability and anti-racism)
- Maintain legal, insurance, health & safety, and governance records in good order
- Prepare quarterly organisational reports for the Advisory Board, including programme summaries, financial overviews, and policy updates
- Fundraising & Finance
- Support funding applications (e.g. budgets, timelines, supporting materials)
- Monitor grant conditions and help compile evaluation reports for funders
- Studio & Team Coordination
- Oversee day-to-day functioning of the studio space (Webbers Yard) including supplies, maintenance, scheduling, and access
- Lead on internal coordination and studio culture – ensuring clarity of scheduling, communications, and expectations
- Line-manage the Studio Assistant and support their apprenticeship development
- Ensure Radical Ecology’s workplace reflects its commitments to care, accessibility and environmental ethics
- Programme Delivery
- Work with the Director to deliver a weekly studio programme
- Support the planning and delivery of Radical Ecology’s two-year public programme in collaboration with the Director and the wider team
- Liaise with external collaborators and venues as needed for events and projects.
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and to equitable, inclusive organisational practices
- Proven experience managing operations, finance, or HR in a cultural or non-profit setting
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with close attention to detail
- Experience working with budgeting tools, bookkeeping, and funding reports
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A clear communicator, able to write reports and keep others informed
- Comfortable working part-time in a small team with shared values
- Interest in supporting or developing public or cultural programmes Desirable
- Experience managing operations, finance, or HR in an organisation with an annual turnover of £100K or more
- Familiarity with the arts, environmental or community sectors
- Experience supporting fundraising or funder relationships
- Experience managing small teams or mentoring junior staff
Desirable
- Experience managing operations, finance, or HR in an organisation with an annual turnover of £100K or more
- Familiarity with the arts, environmental or community sectors
- Experience supporting fundraising or funder relationships
- Experience managing small teams or mentoring junior staff
Submission Requirements
- A cover letter (PDF format) of no more than two A4 sides, indicating how you meet the person specification
- A CV (PDF format) of no more than 2 sides of A4
- Contact details of 2 referees (name, connection to you, e-mail address, and phone number)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Contract: Fixed term, 2 years
- Salary: £32,980 pro rata (0.5 FTE)
Entry Fee
None
Location
Webbers Yard, Dartington, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Website Link: https://www.radicalecology.earth/programme/were-hiring-studio–operations-manager/
