JOB OFFER

Domaine de Boisbuchet offers position as General Manager

An international center for workshops, research, and artistic residencies in the crossing fields of design, architecture, nature, and society for over 35 years, Domaine de Boisbuchet recruits a passionate leader in charge of economic and administrative management and development.

Established by the co-founder and longtime director of the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Boisbuchet’s main business area is workshops that annually attract participants from around the world. In addition, we frequently realize workshops for companies and universities, residencies for individual creatives, exhibitions for our own audience as well as for other institutions, and various public events. Located in the rural triangle between the cities of Limoges, Poitiers and Angoulême, Boisbuchet’s 150 hectares comprise historic buildings in an old landscape park to which we constantly add new, innovative buildings. We have a collection and specialist library recognised by international experts and dispose of a well established global network of partnering designers, architects, artists, universities, schools, and museums.

Based on the legacy of this place, its activities, and connections, we are seeking a financially stable development which shall be at the heart of the future management’s responsibilities.

The position involves:
– sourcing and management of financing
– development and supervision of marketing
– organization and supervision of administration
– organization and supervision of human resources
– contribution to the development of new business opportunities

We are looking for:
– solid experiences in economic management and business cooperation
– an excellent mastering of French and English languages
– knowledge of the institutional environment and the innovation sector
– experience in mobilizing public and private funding
– social competence, persuasiveness, and the capacity to negotiate
– personal independence
– a lively interest in design and architecture

Timing:
– a longterm engagement of 3 years minimum
– 6 months probation time
– as of now

Reward and terms as well as hours and place of work are to consider the candidate’s profile / experience and the specific responsibilities of the post.
Accommodation is available at Domaine de Boisbuchet, a few minutes from the market town of Confolens, one of the two sub-prefectures of the Charente department, and an hour from the cities of Limoges, Angoulême, and Poitiers.

Address: Domaine de Boisbuchet, 16500 Lessac, France
Website: www.boisbuchet.org
Facebook: /boisbuchet
Instagram: /boisbuchet
Vimeo: /boisbuchet

Contact:
Mathias Schwartz-Clauss
mathias.schwartz-clauss@boisbuchet.org