The General Manager sits at the heart of Blue Door's small and dynamic core team, linking together the various projects and work streams. The role combines leading on the financial side, with project delivery/ management and day-to-day management of Blue Door as a company.
This role would suit someone within the creative industries - TV, advertising, theatre production etc. - perhaps currently working as a freelancer but looking for a regular role and income.
We'd also be interested to talk to experienced project managers wanting to develop their skills to serve the needs of a fast-growing and innovative company.
We're looking for someone who thrives on developing and maintaining financial and project processes and systems, and relishes the challenge of bringing together teams and providing scheduling and resource management across projects.

This diverse role is likely to include the following responsibilities and utilise the following skills:
Creating, maintaining and closing project budgets and all correct reporting of Blue Door's finance, including: raising invoices and chasing clients, managing cash flow, negotiating cost agreements with clients and creating and maintaining financial and budget systems.
Managing project schedules, budgets and resources across the company.
Overseeing staff contracting, induction, pay, holidays, wellbeing, internal communication and all other personnel matters.
Line management of a team of 2 general assistants
Making sure policies and procedures are maintained to ensure consistency and that all staff are effectively managed and projects are on track.
Being the first point of contact for new project enquiries - working with the Project Manager to build teams, draw up budgets and recruit freelancers, including contracting and negotiations.
Liaising with clients in the creation and signing off of budgets.
Managing stimulus creation for workshops alongside the Project Manager.
Ensuring all project sheets and company documents are accurate and up to date
Keeping a day-to-day overview of the company

ABOUT THE CONTRACT
We're initially offering a full-time 3-month contract beginning as soon as possible with the intention of this then being renewed for a longer contract, which will be adjusted at the time according to business needs. We're definitely looking for someone who is open to committing to a long-term position with fast personal growth potential, as we continue to expand down the line.
The day-rate is dependent on experience and will be invoiced monthly.

ABOUT US
We are Amber, Catherine, Gaby, Claudia, Rosalie, Karen, Emma and Shona. That's our current core team - our extended family includes an experienced advisory board, close collaborator companies such as Perch Marketing and Paraffin, and some great freelancers whom we regularly rely upon.
We work from home and also have an office space in East Sheen, West London, with great views. We regularly use flexible co-working spaces in London too. We have a relaxed working culture which allows for some flexible hours and working from home. We firmly believe in the importance of a good work-life balance, both for our own health and happiness, and ultimately for the quality of the work that we do. In the summer we like to spend the odd afternoon outdoors whenever we can, and occasionally like to top up our inspiration levels by going on cultural excursions, when circumstances allow!

ABOUT YOU
This is our wishlist for the skills, traits and values that you might have:

Excellent ability to handle budgets and project schedules across multiple projects and teams
Excellent management of your own time as well as that of others
Line Management experience
Highly numerate with experience of financial management
Ability to oversee and manage office and administrative systems with a high degree of reliability and attention to detail.
Proven administrative and organisational skills, with evidence of project management skills
Ability to work intensively in a demanding environment while sustaining quality and accuracy
Ambitious and motivated, thriving on using initiative to improve systems and processes
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in dealing with clients and negotiating financial terms
A wide-ranging sense of curiosity
A sense of play and adventure


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & INTERESTS
Experienced Production Manager, used to working on factual and documentary projects for broadcast and digital platforms, preferably in UK and US
Experience in Head of Production / Production Start-up areas, including financial systems, contract negotiation, insurance, forecasting etc. Ability to, or experience in, training others in these areas.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & INTERESTS
Experience of working alongside an accountant to manage a company's finances
Knowledge or experience of negotiating co-production and distribution deals a bonus


TO APPLY
Please contact us with your CV and cover letter. We are looking to fill this position in May 2022.