Arts & Spirituality General Manager - Volunteer

Spiritualarts; City of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant arts organisation seeks a General Manager to coordinate volunteers and support creative projects within the UK's leading spiritual arts community. The ideal volunteer will manage efforts across fundraising, events, and digital projects, fostering a collaborative environment to translate innovative ideas into action. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about spirituality and the arts to gain valuable management experience.

Qualifications

• Organised, practical, and calm under pressure.
• Genuine interest in spirituality and the arts.
• At least 3 years in marketing, management, business administration, or project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteers across various projects.
• Plan events for the Spiritual Creatives Meetup group.
• Support fundraising efforts and manage applications.
• Update digital content and assist in social media communications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational ability

Logical and practical thinking

Digital confidence

Team leadership

Business or strategic experience

Writing and editing skills

Relevant experience

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Arts & Spirituality General Manager – Volunteer

Join The Spiritual Arts Foundation (SAF) as General Manager to help grow the UK’s leading spiritual arts community. You will support creative projects, manage volunteers, and help organise events for our 2,400+ member Spiritual Creatives group.

What will you be doing?

The General Manager will coordinate volunteers, support projects, and translate ideas into practical action. You will act as a communications hub, ensuring that all areas of the organisation – fundraising, events, digital projects, and the Spirit Songs record label – work together effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Volunteer Coordination and Support
  • Manage and communicate with volunteer teams across fundraising, marketing, events, and digital projects.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain new volunteers.
  • Maintain motivation and clarity of responsibilities.
  • Facilitate communication through online forums, group chats, and meetings.
• Project and Event Management
  • Plan and schedule events for the Spiritual Creatives Meetup group (over 2,400 members).
  • Coordinate workshops, festivals, and other initiatives with artists and performers.
  • Support the launch and management of the Spirit Songs record label.
• Fundraising and Administrative Support
  • Prepare applications and documentation for funding opportunities.
  • Track fundraising deadlines and coordinate volunteer support.
  • Record discussions and create actionable plans.
• Digital and Online Activities
  • Update and manage online content.
  • Support social media and digital communications.
  • Prepare written content for interviews and publications.

What are we looking for?

We need a volunteer who is organised, practical, and calm under pressure, with a genuine interest in spirituality and the arts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable coordinating multiple teams, supporting creative projects, and turning big ideas into clear, actionable plans.

Key qualities

• Strong communication skills – motivate volunteers, liaise with teams, and keep everyone informed.
• Organisational ability – manage multiple projects, deadlines, and events simultaneously.
• Logical and practical thinking – translate visionary ideas into executable actions.
• Digital confidence – familiarity with WordPress, social media, and online collaboration tools.
• Team leadership – experience managing or supporting volunteers or small teams.
• Business or strategic experience – knowledge of strategy, marketing, fundraising, or project management is a plus.
• Writing and editing skills – experience structuring documents; knowledge of tools like ChatGPT is a bonus.
• Relevant experience – at least 3 years in marketing, management, business administration, or project coordination.

About the role

This volunteer position is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact, support creative and spiritual initiatives, and gain experience in management, strategy, and event coordination within a vibrant arts organisation. You will work closely with the Founder, Clifford White, to translate ideas into action and connect the Foundation’s vision with community engagement.

Eligibility: No expiry indicated – the role is actively open.