General Manager

Farfield Mill is a charitable Community Benefit Society, a much loved art, craft and heritage centre on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Housed in a historic Victorian woollen mill with galleries, artist /maker studios, heritage displays, heritage looms, a tearoom and shop, we are a place where craft skills are kept alive and shared with thousands of visitors each year. We''re seeking a hands-on, commercially minded General Manager to lead our next chapter. You''ll steer a small but mighty team, volunteers and studio artists to deliver brilliant visitor experiences, a lively creative programme and strong commercial performance - all while caring for our beautiful building. You''ll be responsible for growing annual visitor numbers, strengthening earned-income (retail, gallery sales, tearoom, studio rentals, venue hire, donations), securing grants, and stewarding our historic building. You''ll lead a small, dedicated team of staff; engage with our volunteers; liaise with retail artists, nurture our studio artists and creative programme; keep operations safe and smooth; and act as the public face of the Mill with partners, funders and the local community. You''ll bring: proven people leadership; strong financial/operational management; audience growth and marketing know-how; confidence with fundraising and partnerships; and a deep commitment to heritage, craft and community. Experience in museums/heritage, visitor attractions or arts centres is desirable. Success looks like: mor
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