TRANS EUROPE HALLES

Trans Europe Halles is looking for a Managing Director JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Job title Managing Director Gross salary Salary: 50 000 SEK/month Position & timeline Start Date: 1 January 2027 Contract: Permanent contract with a 6-month trial period Location: Lund, Sweden, with flexible 50:50 remote working Reports to Executive Committee of Trans Europe Halles Context Trans Europe Halles is a member-based organisation, a network of 180+ independent cultural and creative spaces in 40+ countries across Europe and beyond. For over 40 years, we have been supporting cultural centres founded by communities and artists in repurposed buildings: turning former factories, warehouses, and industrial sites into thriving hubs for creativity and social change. TEH provides capacity-building programmes, advocacy, funding opportunities and knowledge exchange to empower cultural organisations and strengthen the independent cultural sector. Job summary Trans Europe Halles is looking for a confident, strategic, accountable, collaborative, and compassionate Managing Director to work closely with the TEH Coordination Office and as we navigate a challenging and transformative time for arts and culture, we need a strategic Managing Director responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Coordination Office, while being responsible for the organisational and financial health of Trans Europe Halles. The role of Managing Director brings together internal leadership – leading the Coordination Office, facilitating the work of the team, and overseeing organisational and financial health – with external responsibilities including advocacy, representation, and fundraising. The Managing Director reports to the Executive Committee of Trans Europe Halles. Job requirements You don’t need to meet everything on the list. We recognize that life experience builds valuable skills. If you’re not sure you meet every part of the role, we’d still really encourage you to apply. What matters most is that you bring genuine commitment, relevant experience, and a desire to grow with the role and the organisation. Commitment to collaboration with a core team of seven full-time equivalent staff, interns and volunteers, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. A deep understanding of the work of Trans Europe Halles, its structures, membership, and advocacy. Leadership experience in the cultural or charitable sector. Proven success in fundraising, and strong financial literacy, including budget management and reporting. Interest and passion for fundraising, identifying new funding opportunities, and identifying new sources of income. Ability to cooperate with, and support, a diverse Executive Committee. Knowledge of the independent cultural sector in the EU, and a drive to build lasting relationships with other organisations and institutions. The desire to build the confidence of every member of the team, as well as your own, while holding the responsibility the organisational and financial health of Trans Europe Halles. Right to work in Sweden. Job responsibilities Strategy and growth: Spearhead organisational development and delivery of the Network Agenda. Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to fuel sustainable development of TEH, tapping into public grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic activities. Cultivate and maintain relationships with a range of existing and potential funders – trusts, foundations, and funding partners. Advocacy and representation Represent TEH at a senior level at conferences, forums, and events in order to elevate its profile and secure/maintain high-impact sector-networks. Ensure that the knowledge gained from these relationships feeds back into the delivery of TEH’s projects. Projects Coordinate the project managers and oversee the projects implementation and financial health. Drive continuous improvement using data insights on project outputs, outcomes, and impacts to refine agendas and enhance organisational effectiveness. Finance Oversee budget development, financial planning and resource allocation to support the networks strategy and projects. Leadership and operations Provide operational oversight, team management, and mentoring to foster a collaborative, participatory, and inclusive environment aligned with TEH development goals. Lead the risk management. Attend Executive Committee meetings and provide regular reporting to the Executive Committee. Ensure statutory compliance, and compliance with the Swedish and EU laws and regulations. Application Process  STAGE 1 – Application Please send the following to jobs@teh.net: CV Cover Letter detailing your experience and motivation in relation to the call One minute video/audio or one page file/text answering the following: “Tell us why Trans Europe Halles’ work matters to you, and what you'd bring to this moment in the network's life.” Subject line: Managing Director – [Your Name] Apply by: 31 August 2026 23:59 CEST STAGE 2 - Interview Interviews will start by 14 September 2026 DISCLAIMER: Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer that values all knowledge and cultures. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from under-represented groups; candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, sexual orientations, faiths and age groups to apply for this job.

External & Projects Communications Manager Gross salary: Starting from 24,800 SEK/month (part-time 80%. Full-time equivalent 31,000 SEK/month). Position: 80%, starting 1 September 2026. One-year temporary contract with possibility of extension. Location: Lund, Sweden, with flexible 50:50 remote working. Reports to: Managing Director. Main purpose: External & Projects Communications Manager is responsible for leading TEH’s external communications and managing the implementation of Communication and Dissemination Work Packages for European projects, with a primary focus on CIRCLE project (Horizon Europe). You will be the bridge between TEH’s internal work and external visibility, ensuring TEH’s missions, projects, and advocacy are effectively communicated to stakeholders, partners, and the public, while delivering on Horizon Europe requirements. Key responsibilities: Horizon Europe project communication & management Lead implementation of WP6–8 for CIRCLE (13 partners, 11 countries) and other EU projects. Develop/execute project-specific communication strategies aligned with EU guidelines, consortium agreements, and TEH’s goals. Manage deliverables (reports, toolkits, digital platforms) and monitor KPIs. Coordinate with partners to ensure consistent messaging and timely delivery. Co-coordinate website redevelopment. External communications & advocacy Communicate TEH’s missions and activities to external stakeholders, including representatives at events (e.g., Folk & Kultur, EU Parliament, conferences), solidarity campaigns, statements, and advocacy. Develop/distribute segmented external newsletters for policy makers, funders, and cultural networks. Project & initiative communication Launch/promote new TEH projects via social media and website. Communicate major updates, open calls, and calls to action for projects where TEH leads communication (e.g., CIRCLE, CTM) or is a partner (e.g., Co-PED, ZMINA). Own/manage the "TEH Initiatives" section on the website. Knowledge sharing & resources Prepare/publish knowledge-sharing resources (videos, guides, templates, toolkits, reports, briefs) and project communications. Lead redevelopment of the "TEH Resources" section as a repository for members and external stakeholders. Digital & social media management Manage TEH’s LinkedIn (primary) and support Facebook/Instagram. Develop content strategies for external stakeholders. Ensure consistent branding across all TEH external channels. Monitor engagement and suggest improvements. Reporting & documentation Develop TEH project reports. Contribute to annual report, highlighting project achievements/impacts. Support funding applications. Document/archive TEH’s external communications and project outputs. Event & mission support Provide communication support for TEH’s participation in external events (e.g., conferences, policy dialogues). Develop communication materials for TEH missions. Coordinate with TEH’s Network Communications Manager & Community Manager. Desired skills & expertise: EU-funded projects (2+ years): Leading WP6–8, implementing dissemination/exploitation strategies, managing multi-partner consortia (10+ partners) Project management: Planning/delivering complex international projects, website coordination, monitoring KPIs/reporting Communication & content: Excellent writing/editing (reports, articles, social media, newsletters), storytelling for diverse audiences, multimedia production Digital tools: CMS (Wagtail), Mailchimp, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint, social media, design software (Canva/Adobe) Stakeholder engagement: Building/managing relationships with EU institutions, NGOs, cultural organisations; facilitating knowledge exchange Interpersonal: Intercultural awareness, strong collaboration (remote/international), proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable Qualifications: Master’s degree in communications, media, marketing, project/cultural management, or equivalent professional experience. High-level English (C1/C2). Additional European languages an asset. Proficiency: CMS platforms, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), project management tools, design software. Based/willing to relocate to Lund, Sweden. Note: Limited relocation support for non-EU residents. Swedish work permit minimum salary: 34,470 SEK/month. Application Process: Read the fully detailed Job description here: https://www.teh.net/news/external-projects-communications-manager-needed/ Send CV and Letter of Interest to jobs@teh.net. Subject: External & Projects Communications Manager – [Your Name]. Apply by: 26 July 2026, 23:59 CEST. Interviews: 3–7 August 2026. DISCLAIMER: Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.