Arts Officer - Temporary Contract Downpatrick

Arts Officer (Education)

Temporary Contract

Downpatrick

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary:

To manage in conjunction with the Arts Officer (Programming) the Arts Service, staff and resources, including the Down Arts Centre building.

To be responsible for the district wide development of arts programming by working in partnership with external bodies to ensure that Down District Council takes the lead in meeting the arts development needs of Down district.

To devise, implement and monitor the Arts Service Visual and Participatory Arts Programme by demonstrating and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of local and national artists and practitioners and audience development practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead, motivate and appraise those staff reporting directly to the post holder within agreed timescales and promote the development of staff to ensure the coordination of all work programmes to meet and achieve the objectives of the Council

To demonstrate and maintain a specialist knowledge of the visual and participatory arts in Northern Ireland and to maintain a good understanding of the key trends in these areas across the UK and Ireland.

To develop and promote effectively the council's provision of visual and participatory arts services.

To have overall responsibility for the maintenance of a safe working environment, ensuring that health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.

To prepare financial estimates for the service and deliver the service within the predetermined budgets.

To prepare, implement and monitor business plans and to evaluate and agree/review performance objectives for the service; to contribute through the Assistant Director to the Corporate Plan and budget.

To prepare, implement and monitor a risk register for the Arts Service and give a stewardship statement as required to the Assistant Director or Director on the management of the register.

To develop, monitor and review Arts Service strategies, policies and procedures to meet the current and future requirements in line with best practice and change legislation, which support the council's corporate plan.

Identify and negotiate contracts with all service providers of visual and participatory arts events, ensuring that all relevant legal requirements are fulfilled. Ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to cover the Council's liability in respect of insurance, security and Health and Safety for the visual and participatory arts programme.

To prepare reports for Council and Committee meetings as required by the Assistant Director.

To authorise the purchase of goods and/or services in accordance with the Council's procurement policy.

To design, implement and monitor marketing and audience development activities for the Arts Service and for the individual events within each season programme.

To act as Duty Officer, taking full charge of the Arts Centre Building and other venues/sites when appropriate. This involves working outside normal hours.

Essential Criteria below:

• A relevant third-level qualification in Arts Management, Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Fine Art or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in managing or developing visual and/or participatory arts programmes, preferably within an arts, cultural or public sector environment.
• Experience of managing staff and resources, including motivating, supervising, appraising and developing staff to achieve organisational objectives.
• Experience of financial and budget management, including preparing financial estimates, monitoring expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post

Other Information:

Start Date:16 November 26 to April 27

Closing Date: 12 November 26

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Be available to work outside normal office hours including evenings/ weekends and bank/public holidays when required.

Rate of Pay: £ 21.55 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Downpatrick but will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.