Dancing for Well-Being (DWB) is seeking an experienced and values-led General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for their Harrogate-based charity.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for the overall management, sustainability and development of the organisation, ensuring that DWB continues to deliver high-quality services that improve the wellbeing of older people and others who may face barriers to participation. This is a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines strategic planning with hands-on operational management. The General Manager will work closely with Trustees, staff, volunteers, participants and external partners to ensure the charity remains financially resilient, well governed and positioned for future growth.
A key priority of the role is financial management and income generation. The General Manager will oversee organisational budgets, cashflow and financial reporting, ensuring effective use of resources and providing accurate information to the Board of Trustees. The postholder will lead fundraising activity, identify and secure grant funding opportunities, build relationships with funders and supporters, and explore new sources of earned income to strengthen the charity's long-term sustainability.
The General Manager will provide leadership and support to staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Responsibilities include recruitment, induction, performance management, workforce planning, staff development and wellbeing. The role will ensure that individuals have the support, skills and opportunities needed to contribute effectively to the organisation's success.
The postholder will play a central role in developing new opportunities that support DWB's mission and strategic ambitions. This includes building partnerships across the health, arts, community and voluntary sectors, identifying unmet community needs, developing new projects and services, and securing the resources required to increase the organisation's impact.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the General Manager will ensure strong governance, effective risk management and compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection and the maintenance of appropriate organisational policies and procedures.
The General Manager will also act as an ambassador for Dancing for Well-Being, representing the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities. They will help raise awareness of the organisation's work, develop relationships with key stakeholders and promote the positive impact of DWB across North Yorkshire and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected and well-established charity at an important stage in its development. The successful candidate will help shape the future direction of the organisation while ensuring that participants continue to benefit from welcoming, inclusive and life-enhancing opportunities to connect, move, create and thrive.