Jobs and Volunteering | Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Head of Development & Enterprise

Closing date: Sunday 02 March 2025, 23:59pm

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 10 March 2025

About Baltic

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a major international gallery situated on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, England. Having welcomed over 9 million visitors since opening in July 2002, Baltic presents a distinctive and ambitious programme and is a world leader in the presentation and commissioning of temporary contemporary visual art exhibitions. Housed in a landmark ex-industrial building, Baltic houses 2,600 square metres of art space, making it one of Europe’s largest dedicated contemporary art institutions. Baltic has presented the work of over 460 artists of 60 nationalities in 220 exhibitions to date. Baltic is supported by Arts Council England, Gateshead Council and Northumbria University.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art are looking to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated Head of Development & Enterprise, sitting at the heart of our Development and Enterprise department you will be in the engine room of the charities income generation; you will have a demonstrable record of planning and generating income from a variety of sources including corporate partnerships and individuals and have an affiliation with the aims and objectives of Baltic Centre of Contemporary Art and understand its cultural and social value.

The Head of Development & Enterprise, will play a critical role in the delivery of Baltic’s charitable purpose and partnerships, as well as working with the Directors, consultants and board of trustees on major fundraising initiatives. You will be comfortable communicating with a variety of stakeholders, understanding their aims and translating them into actionable results on behalf of the organisation. You will be excited to lead fundraising initiatives of seven figures.

Reporting to the Director of Public Value, together, you will strategise, plan and deliver Baltic’s income generation, from inception to project closure. You will work closely and effectively with The Director and Chair of the board as well as key internal stakeholders across Baltic departments to manage the development of deliverable goals, maintain ethical standards and support organisational reputation. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities and have demonstrable track record of raising significant sums from a variety of sources which include corporates and philanthropy. You will line manage the Development & Enterprise Manager who has a focus on Trusts and Foundations.

The Head of Development & Enterprise will effectively support the Directors and lead the creative and communications teams in the planning, resourcing and delivery of an integrated fundraising strategy that aligns with Baltic’s objectives; ensuring that targets are met, in accordance with the Baltic’s mission, vision, values and organisational plan.

Our Values

We value listening: A listening organisation is a relevant organisation. We create positive impact by understanding and responding to the needs and motivations of our audiences and communities.

We value accountability: An accountable organisation is transparent and rigorous. We build trust by behaving with honesty and integrity.

We value courage: A courageous organisation is bold and takes risks. We platform progressive and thought-provoking ideas and practices.

We value equity: An equitable organisation values equality, inclusion and diversity. We champion equity and challenge racism and prejudice.

We value sustainability: A sustainable organisation is resourceful and environmentally conscious.

Key information

Reports to: Director of Enterprise & Public Value

Direct reports: Head of Trading, Development Manager

Salary: £50,802, pay award pending and negotiable dependent on experience

Working hours: 37 hours per week; we offer a flexitime scheme

Place of Work: Your usual place of work will be Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Annual leave: You will be entitled to 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata to working hours) plus standard bank holidays.

Benefits: 30% discount at Baltic’s shop and discounted menu at Baltic Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at Eldon Square, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences, backgrounds, gender, orientation, and neurodiversity to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.

Facilities Manager

Application Deadline: Sunday 16 February 2025, 23:59 BST

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 17 February 2025

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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art has exhibited the work of over 500 different international artists and has welcomed over 8 million visitors since opening in 2002. BALTIC is housed in the former Rank Hovis Flour Mill built in 1950. Ellis Williams Architects, London oversaw the redevelopment into BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

The internal floor area covers 9979m² including a shop, café, rooftop restaurant, library, archive, viewing terraces alongside four galleries and performance and event spaces.

We are recruiting for a Facilities Manager to work within this iconic North East building. This role involves managing the effective operation and support of BALTIC’s Building infrastructure. Coordinate and document a programme of maintenance to ensure that all life safety systems are tested and maintained, and that all tests and records are in line with relevant legislation, regulations and British Standards as programmed by Head of Facilities.

The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently as part of a team, supervise others and demonstrate a real commitment to customer service. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to deal with a range of situations in a positive and professional manner with a range of key stakeholders, contractors and providing support to the Head of Facilities. You will have previous experience of Facilities Management or a Health & Safety background.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. We are committed to creating a team which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work.

Key information

Reports to: Head of Facilities

Direct reports: Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Technicians

Salary: £31,097

Working hours: 37 hours per week; we offer a flexitime scheme

Place of Work: Your usual place of work will be BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA with the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week.

Annual leave: You will be entitled to 25 days paid annual leave plus standard bank holidays.

Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at Eldon Square, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.
Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences, backgrounds, gender, orientation, and neurodiversity to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.

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Security Assistant

Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 24 February 2025

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has exhibited the work of over 500 different international artists and has welcomed over 8 million visitors since opening in 2002. BALTIC is housed in the former Rank Hovis Flour Mill built in 1950. The internal floor area covers 9979m² including a shop, café, rooftop restaurant, library, archive, viewing terraces alongside four galleries and performance and event spaces.

We are recruiting for a Security Assistant to work within this iconic North East building, with great communication and customer care skills. The ability to work as part of a team, as well as being comfortable as a lone worker during night shifts is essential.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in providing a professional onsite security presence, providing protection to property and staff. Experience with CCTV and Building Management Systems is essential.

***Please note, the application period may be shortened should we receive a large number of applicants***

Key information

Reports to: Security Supervisor

Salary: £26,279 per annum

Working hours: Full time role 42 hours per week working on a rota basis which includes day and night shifts.

Place of Work: Your usual place of work will be BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Annual leave: You will be entitled to 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC Kitchen, 20% discount at SIX Restaurant, 10% off standard rooms & food at Malmaison Hotel Newcastle, Discount at various local retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program.

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.