Location
London Borough of Bexley (regular onsite working required)

Hours
3 days per week / 24 hours, 10am–6pm with regular evening and weekend work (TOIL provided)

Salary
£49,000 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
Three Rivers is seeking an authentic, strategic and highly capable Deputy Director to help shape the next phase of its organisational journey. This newly created role will provide the operational, financial and organisational foundations needed to deliver an ambitious 2026–2029 strategy supporting communities, artists and place-based cultural and environmental development in the London Borough of Bexley.

Working closely with and reporting to the Artistic Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations across administration, finance, HR, governance, evaluation and organisational development. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring Three Rivers becomes a financially resilient, well-run and forward-thinking organisation, building the infrastructure needed for ongoing growth, partnerships and creative impact.

This is a rare opportunity to support a nationally significant community arts organisation as it matures, professionalises and expands its reach.

Key Responsibilities
- Devise long-term strategic organisational and business plans in close collaboration with the Artistic Director.
- Provide oversight of all business, financial, administrative, legal and operational functions.
- Liaise with the Peabody host organisation to ensure smooth and compliant day-to-day operations.
- Lead on organisational development, HR processes, recruitment coordination and people management support.
- Manage and maintain the funding agreement with Arts Council England, ensuring high-quality evaluation, reporting and audience data submission.
- Oversee environmental sustainability, IT, health and safety, security and all statutory obligations.
- Share responsibility for financial management, including budgeting, monitoring expenditure and tracking fundraising performance.
- Support the drafting of revenue and programme-based funding applications, including public sector bids.
- Coordinate consultants, including HR, communications, design and evaluation specialists.
- Attend quarterly board meetings and support governance arrangements, including coordination and documentation.
- Manage organisational policies, procedures, contracts, licences and insurances.
- Support the delivery of a positive, inclusive, well-led organisational culture with strong values and accountability.

Experience
- Proven track record of delivery in a senior leadership role within a creative, arts, charity or cultural environment.
- Extensive experience in business management, HR, operational oversight and organisational development.
- Strong financial and planning skills, with insight into risk management, legal compliance and organisational resilience.
- Experience engaging with Arts Council England, local authorities, housing associations and community partners.
- Experience working directly with artists, creative practitioners, producers, writers or curators.
- Experience preparing successful public funding applications and managing external evaluators and reporting cycles.

About You
- First-rate communication skills and confidence representing the organisation externally.
- Knowledge of marketing and audience development within the arts.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and maintain calm, solutions-focused leadership.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and creating meaningful experiences for artists, communities and audiences.
- Ability to work on own initiative and bring strong problem-solving and anticipatory planning skills.
- Willingness to work regularly on site in the London Borough of Bexley.