We’re looking for a proactive and experienced individual to join our Programme team to support the planning and delivery of a range of projects and events. You will be required to lead on some activities and contribute to others depending on skills, experience, and interest across the Programme team
Closing date:Â Fri, 08 Sep 2023
The Role
The post holder will work as part of the Programme team, working collaboratively on the planning and delivery of Without Walls annual programme of work. They will be responsible for liaising with artists and project partners and occasionally leading meetings with stakeholders and board members. They will also be responsible for managing aspects of project planning and delivery, compiling budgets and financial reports and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of all activity.
Responsibilities
The Project Managers of Without Walls are responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of projects and events. Responsibilities are divided across the team according to the requirements of each project and other activity taking place in the organisation. The new post holder will be required to lead on some activities and contribute to others, with projects allocated across the programme team depending on the skills, experience, interest and capacity of the team.
Working closely with the senior team the post holder will ensure the effective delivery of the Without Walls commissioning and touring programme, the Blueprint R&D programme and a range of training and development programmes.
Job Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of project management in an arts or cultural organisation
- Interest in outdoor arts
- Experience of working on projects with several partners.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to best practice in diversity and inclusion
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Confident negotiation skills
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of managing freelance contractors and staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting others, delegating work and sharing tasks as required
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Experience of compiling evaluation material and writing reports.
- Enthusiastic attitude and a flexible approach
Desirable
- Understanding of the UK outdoor arts sector
- Experience of producing artists’ work
- Experience of festival and event management
- Experience of creating and implementing audience engagement strategies
- Experience of working on projects with international partners
If you would like to apply, please send us:
• A CV – which should detail your key skills, employment or voluntary experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with permission from you.
• A cover letter (2 pages of A4 max) – telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role and any support or development you require to be successful in the position.
• Our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – this will be separated from your application at the shortlisting stage, but it helps us to understand and improve who our advertisements are reaching. You can download the form here. Completion of the form is voluntary.
- Contact email:Â danielle@withoutwalls.uk.com