At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver an exciting live arts programme in your local community.
- Company: Join a public sector client dedicated to enriching the arts scene in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Earn £21.55 per hour, enjoy holiday pay, and access pension benefits.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for creativity and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bringing amazing shows and events to local audiences.
- Qualifications: Relevant arts degree or extensive experience in arts programming and event management.
The predicted salary is between 21.55 - 21.55 £ per hour.
Location: Warrenpoint, working across the wider district
Pay: £21.55 per hour (PAYE), equivalent to approx. £40,300 per annum pro rata (18 hours per week)
Hours: 18 hours per week, with some evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an Arts Officer (Programming) for a public sector client in the Newry and Mourne area. You’ll lead their live arts programme, working alongside the Arts Officer (Education) to manage the Arts Service, its staff and its venue. This role suits an experienced arts programmer who knows the Northern Ireland live arts scene and enjoys bringing great shows and events to local audiences.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning, delivering and reviewing the live arts programme, including local and touring work
- Managing staff, budgets and the arts venue
- Negotiating contracts with performers and providers, including insurance and health and safety
- Designing marketing and audience development for each season
- Working with partners to promote festivals and events across the district
- Bidding for external funding and preparing reports for Council
- Acting as Duty Officer at the arts centre and other venues
What you’ll need:
- A relevant arts degree (for example in Media Studies, Marketing, Literature or Drama) plus at least 2 years’ experience in all of the following:
- Devising and co-ordinating arts events and programmes
- Managing staff
- Marketing events and working with the media
- Or, without a degree, at least 3 years’ experience in all of these areas
- Experience of cash handling and keeping records
- Good Microsoft Office skills, including spreadsheets and databases
- Strong organisational skills, including creating and managing rotas
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required
- A full driving licence and access to transport
What’s on offer:
- £21.55 per hour, paid weekly
- Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
- Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
You must be eligible to work in the UK. A Basic Access NI check is required.
Arts Officer (Programming) – Temporary, Part-Time in Warrenpoint employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
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