KANGAROO MATHS TRUST
MANAGING DIRECTOR Kangaroo Maths Trust (KMT) About Kangaroo Maths Trust Kangaroo Maths Trust is a newly created charitable organisation dedicated to advancing maths education and enrichment. A central strand of our work is supporting participation in the annual Kangaroo-style mathematics test and related enrichment activity, but our purpose is broader than any single programme. We exist to promote engagement with mathematics, encourage problem solving and mathematical confidence, and create opportunities for pupils, schools, and educators to benefit from accessible, high-quality mathematical experiences, with a strategic priority on expanding access and participation in lower-resourced educational settings. The Opportunity We are seeking the Charity's first Managing Director to serve as the Trust's central executive lead. This is a pivotal role at an important stage in KMT's development, offering the opportunity to help shape a small but ambitious organisation with a clear charitable purpose. The Managing Director will provide overall leadership and coordination for the Trust, translating Board strategy into effective delivery. The postholder will oversee annual planning and operations, lead fundraising and external relationship development, support strong governance and committee reporting, and help build KMT's profile as an independent and credible charitable organisation. Reporting Line The Managing Director reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Vice Chair, Treasurer, Board members, and relevant Board sub-committees, including the Finance Committee and Maths Committee. Key Responsibilities The Managing Director will: Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust. Implement the Board's strategy and translate it into clear annual priorities, plans, and delivery objectives. Prepare the annual operational plan and budget for Board approval, and ensure agreed objectives and targets are delivered. Oversee the Trust's annual programmes, including support for the annual Kangaroo-related mathematics test as the Trust's flagship activity during the planning period. Shape strategic initiatives to widen access, including in developing countries and particularly Africa. Lead fundraising and external relationship development, including engagement with donors, sponsors, schools, funders, and strategic partners. Strengthen KMT's profile and credibility as an independent charitable organisation, not simply as an administrative mechanism for one programme. Coordinate staff, volunteers, and external partners to support effective delivery across the Trust's activities. Support the work of the Board and its sub-committees through high-quality reporting, papers, updates, and follow-up on agreed actions. Ensure effective operational, financial, and risk controls are in place, including where delivery involves external partners or cross-border arrangements. Ensure that the Trust's work remains ethical, well governed, and aligned with its charitable purpose and strategic direction. Help shape initiatives that widen access to high-quality maths enrichment, including in lower-resourced settings and, where appropriate, international contexts. Person Specification Essential We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: Significant leadership or senior management experience across both strategy and operations. Experience of working with and reporting to a Board, Trustees, or equivalent governance body. Strong relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, external partners, and funders. Experience of fundraising, income generation, partnership development, or external stakeholder engagement in a charity, education, or mission-led environment. Sound understanding of financial oversight, operational controls, and risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear papers and present information credibly. The ability to operate strategically while also being comfortable with hands-on delivery in a small, lean-resourced organisation. A good understanding of the regulatory context for a charity working with young people, including safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant company and charity obligations. Desirable It would also be helpful to have: Experience in mathematics, STEM, education, or enrichment activity relevant to children and young people. Knowledge of school-aged education contexts. Experience of profile-building, organisational development, or mission-led growth. Experience relevant to widening access, international partnerships, or delivery in lower-resourced settings. Familiarity with common office productivity tools and financial/bookkeeping systems. Operating Context KMT intends to operate with a small, focused executive team. The staffing model is deliberately lean, with core capacity in leadership, financial control, and mathematical coordination, and some roles potentially structured on a full-time or part-time basis depending on funding, operational demand, and pace of development. Why Join KMT? This is an opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation at a formative stage of its development. The successful candidate will have the chance to help build a resilient, well-governed, and sustainable charity that supports high-quality maths enrichment and widens access to meaningful mathematical opportunities for young people. Employment Particulars Employer: Kangaroo Maths Trust. Salary: Part time: £65 - £70K FTE, Pro rata 3 days. Location: Hybrid working, with Office location to be confirmed. KMT is an international charity and some early morning and evening online attendance for meetings may be required. Attendance at international mathematical competitions may also be a possibility. You should be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Kangaroo Maths Trust has limited ability to offer visa sponsorship. How to apply: Please submit your CV and include a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to detail how your skills meet the person specification. Applications should be sent by an email via the button below. Closing date for application: Monday 27th July, 18:00 GMT. Informal enquiries regarding the position can be made to: Dr Ava Yeo (UK : Dr Michael Studer (Switzerland):
MANAGING DIRECTOR Kangaroo Maths Trust (KMT) About Kangaroo Maths Trust Kangaroo Maths Trust is a newly created charitable organisation dedicated to advancing maths education and enrichment. A central strand of our work is supporting participation in the annual Kangaroo-style mathematics test and related enrichment activity, but our purpose is broader than any single programme. We exist to promote engagement with mathematics, encourage problem solving and mathematical confidence, and create opportunities for pupils, schools, and educators to benefit from accessible, high-quality mathematical experiences, with a strategic priority on expanding access and participation in lower-resourced educational settings. The Opportunity We are seeking the Charity's first Managing Director to serve as the Trust's central executive lead. This is a pivotal role at an important stage in KMT's development, offering the opportunity to help shape a small but ambitious organisation with a clear charitable purpose. The Managing Director will provide overall leadership and coordination for the Trust, translating Board strategy into effective delivery. The postholder will oversee annual planning and operations, lead fundraising and external relationship development, support strong governance and committee reporting, and help build KMT's profile as an independent and credible charitable organisation. Reporting Line The Managing Director reports to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Vice Chair, Treasurer, Board members, and relevant Board sub-committees, including the Finance Committee and Maths Committee. Key Responsibilities The Managing Director will: Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust. Implement the Board's strategy and translate it into clear annual priorities, plans, and delivery objectives. Prepare the annual operational plan and budget for Board approval, and ensure agreed objectives and targets are delivered. Oversee the Trust's annual programmes, including support for the annual Kangaroo-related mathematics test as the Trust's flagship activity during the planning period. Shape strategic initiatives to widen access, including in developing countries and particularly Africa. Lead fundraising and external relationship development, including engagement with donors, sponsors, schools, funders, and strategic partners. Strengthen KMT's profile and credibility as an independent charitable organisation, not simply as an administrative mechanism for one programme. Coordinate staff, volunteers, and external partners to support effective delivery across the Trust's activities. Support the work of the Board and its sub-committees through high-quality reporting, papers, updates, and follow-up on agreed actions. Ensure effective operational, financial, and risk controls are in place, including where delivery involves external partners or cross-border arrangements. Ensure that the Trust's work remains ethical, well governed, and aligned with its charitable purpose and strategic direction. Help shape initiatives that widen access to high-quality maths enrichment, including in lower-resourced settings and, where appropriate, international contexts. Person Specification Essential We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: Significant leadership or senior management experience across both strategy and operations. Experience of working with and reporting to a Board, Trustees, or equivalent governance body. Strong relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, external partners, and funders. Experience of fundraising, income generation, partnership development, or external stakeholder engagement in a charity, education, or mission-led environment. Sound understanding of financial oversight, operational controls, and risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear papers and present information credibly. The ability to operate strategically while also being comfortable with hands-on delivery in a small, lean-resourced organisation. A good understanding of the regulatory context for a charity working with young people, including safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant company and charity obligations. Desirable It would also be helpful to have: Experience in mathematics, STEM, education, or enrichment activity relevant to children and young people. Knowledge of school-aged education contexts. Experience of profile-building, organisational development, or mission-led growth. Experience relevant to widening access, international partnerships, or delivery in lower-resourced settings. Familiarity with common office productivity tools and financial/bookkeeping systems. Operating Context KMT intends to operate with a small, focused executive team. The staffing model is deliberately lean, with core capacity in leadership, financial control, and mathematical coordination, and some roles potentially structured on a full-time or part-time basis depending on funding, operational demand, and pace of development. Why Join KMT? This is an opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation at a formative stage of its development. The successful candidate will have the chance to help build a resilient, well-governed, and sustainable charity that supports high-quality maths enrichment and widens access to meaningful mathematical opportunities for young people. Employment Particulars Employer: Kangaroo Maths Trust. Salary: Part time: £65 - £70K FTE, Pro rata 3 days. Location: Hybrid working, with Office location to be confirmed. KMT is an international charity and some early morning and evening online attendance for meetings may be required. Attendance at international mathematical competitions may also be a possibility. You should be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Kangaroo Maths Trust has limited ability to offer visa sponsorship. How to apply: Please submit your CV and include a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to detail how your skills meet the person specification. Applications should be sent by an email via the button below. Closing date for application: Monday 27th July, 18:00 GMT. Informal enquiries regarding the position can be made to: Dr Ava Yeo (UK : Dr Michael Studer (Switzerland):
DIFFERENT PLANET ARTS
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
