Project Manager, I O U LTD
Posted 3 days ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
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Hebden Bridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager will lead the IOU at 50 project, a significant initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, celebrating fifty years of experimental art and performance. This full-time, fixed-term role involves overseeing various aspects of the project, including artist commissions, community engagement, and public exhibitions. The position is based at the IOU Creation Centre in Halifax and requires strong management skills in heritage and cultural programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex projects and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the project’s delivery, including artist commissions and oral history collection.
- Manage community engagement and archive development.
- Coordinate multiple partners and stakeholders.
- Deliver accessible, high-quality cultural outcomes.
Key Skills:
- Experience in managing heritage, arts, and public engagement projects.
- Ability to work with and develop archive collections and/or oral history.
- Strong communication skills.
- Collaborative and inclusive approach.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hebden Bridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager IOU is seeking an experienced and organised Project Manager to lead IOU at 50 , a major National Lottery Heritage Fund project celebrating fifty years of experimental art and performance. This full-time, fixed-term role will oversee all aspects of the project’s delivery – from artist commissions and oral history collection, to community engagement, archive development, and a public exhibition. Based at the IOU Creation Centre in Halifax, you’ll be working at the heart of a unique creative organisation with a radical legacy and forward-thinking vision. We’re looking for someone who can confidently manage complex heritage and cultural programmes, with strong communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach. You will be comfortable working across artistic, archival, and community-facing strands – and will bring experience in: Managing heritage, arts, and public engagement projects Working with, and developing, archive collections and/or oral history Coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders Delivering accessible, high-quality cultural outcomes Join us as we build a living legacy from IOU’s extraordinary past – and shape a creative future rooted in community, experimentation and innovation. Fo a Job Description and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the link below. Full Time, Fixed Term Contract: 18 months. Deadline : 12 noon, Friday 11 July 2025. Interviews : W/C 28 July 2025. Access Support We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are open for people who experience barriers to inclusion and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any support or adjustments, please contact recruitment@ioutheatre.org