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independent), at SOLT, with Bloomberg, the media, other opinion

formers and at a range of other public functions and conferences

• To create a positive, open and responsive working environment and

cultural ethos that is conducive to the development of new work and

attainment of the highest standards of artistic endeavour

Organisational and financial

In collaboration with the General Manager and where appropriate the Finance

Manager:

• To oversee and ensure the effective, responsible and solvent financial

management of The Tricycle including the creation and implementation

of business plans, the presentation of comprehensive management

accounts and financial reporting and fulfilment of statutory

requirements

• To attend and report at meetings of the Board of Trustees and its

committees and working groups; to ensure the timely preparation of

board papers; to communicate appropriate information to the Board on

all matters relevant to the discharge of its responsibilities at and

between Board meetings; to assist the Board in the discharge of its

governance and other responsibilities, and to advise it on artistic

matters; and generally to maintain an open and collegiate working

relationship with the Trustees and facilitate their engagement, both as

a Board and individually, with The Tricycle and its work

• To oversee the recruitment, professional development, working

conditions, management and regular performance appraisal of The

Tricycle’s full-time staff and to ensure these align with The Tricycle’s

objectives and policies, in compliance with all applicable enactments

and regulations, and accord with current best practice

• To ensure staffing structures are responsive to emerging need and

conducive to effective team working

• To maintain the highest level of awareness in theatre, arts and

education practice.

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from

time to time by the Trustees. The appointee may be required to perform

duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the

Board.

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