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THE JOB: Programme and Events Manager
Things to know:
Your Role
Salary: £25,440
Base: Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
Accountable to: Head of Venues
Accountable for: Supervison of Staff and Events
Working Hours: 37 hours (Monday—Sunday)
Basis: Fulltime
To manage, develop and co-ordinate the cultural events
and activities in Awen’s portfolio of venues, ensuring an
engaging, diverse and financially sustainable
programme. Also to lead on cultural development
initiatives and projects outside of the venues that meet
Awen’s charitable objectives around community
engagement and wellbeing.
Status: Permanent
What will you be doing
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To source and book appropriate artists, arts events and activities, in consultation with the Head of Venues and other
senior staff, for Awen’s portfolio of venues including but not limited to theatres, libraries and the park
To develop a programme of arts development & audience development activities within the community that help
enhance people’s lives through culture by building effective relationships with schools, community groups and other
key stakeholders/partners
To be responsible for the programming budget through effective planning, forecasting and monitoring ensuring that
artistic objectives are always balanced by financial realities
To work closely with the Marketing & Development Team to implement effective audience development and
marketing initiatives to ensure optimum engagement with audiences
To prepare grant applications, sponsorship and fundraising proposals for programming and audience development
initiatives
To work closely with the Marketing & Development Team to develop and manage a robust monitoring and
evaluation system making best use of customer data to inform future programming decisions
To represent Awen Cultural Trust in relevant forums to ensure effective engagement with partners in the cultural
sector
To act as a Keyholder and Duty Officer ensuring the smooth running of events through effective supervision of staff,
artists and audiences in Awen’s venues
General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Be responsible for your own safety and that of other staff and any member of the public who may be affected by
your acts and omissions at work.
2. Participate in any training and development activities in order to maintain own development or to enhance
competence within job role.
3. Uphold and integrate our purpose and values in all that you do.
4. Ensuring that activities are completed in accordance with Awen’s commitment to equalities and diversity and in line
with best practice and legislation.
5. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this post, which may have to be varied
to meet the changing needs of the Trust.
Conditions of your appointment
Medical clearance - Any offer of appointment is subject to
medical clearance.
References - Two satisfactory references of which one should
be your last employer. Where possible, both should be from
previous employers.
Probationary period - New staff appointed to Awen Cultural
Trust will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Full Driving License - This post requires the successful
candidate to have a full driving licence.
Business travel – Use of your own vehicle for official journeys
is required.
For more information on Awen go to www.awen-wales.com
THE PERSON:
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Experience
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Creative and Innovative with a passion for the arts
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Experience of working in an arts related environment (E)
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to
communicate clearly and with influence in writing
and verbally (E)
Knowledge of a range of art-forms, artists, companies,
promoters and producers (D)
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Experience of budget management (E)
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Experience of duty management/key holding responsibilities
(D)
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Experience of developing grant applications (D)
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Strong administration and organisational skills (E)
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Excellent ICT skills with the ability to understand and
report on business information and measures (E)
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Ability to deal carefully with sensitive and
confidential information (E)
Personal Qualities and Values
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Ability to work innovatively to initiate new
developments (E)
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Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen (E)
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Ability to work on own initiative and as a key member of a
team (E)
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Solutions focused who is able to concentrate on achieving
priorities (E)
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Confident and professional with the ability to deal effectively
with colleagues and the public (E)
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Ability to network and build positive working relationships
and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders (E)
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Able to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight
deadlines (E)
Qualifications and Training
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Degree level qualification or equivalent in an Arts
related subject or be able to demonstrate the
equivalent through experience (E)
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Post-Graduate diploma in Arts Management or
Similar (D)
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Full Driving Licence (E)
Criteria tested by key: (E) = Essential
(D) = Desirable
Applications will be assessed in one or more of the following methods: Interview, Assessment, Presentation, Certification, Application Form
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
Occupational
Maternity and
Paternity
Scheme
Commitment to Staff
Health & Welfare
Defined Contribution
Pension Scheme
matched at 6%
Generous Travel
Expenses
Childcare
Vouchers
Emergency
Carers Leave
(Discretionary
Holiday Buy-Back
Scheme
Generous
Annual Leave
25 days + Statutory
Bank Holidays
Discounted Halo
Leisure Card
Commitment
to Learning &
Development
Flexible
Working
Opportunities
Volunteering
Opportunities
at
Awen
For more information on Awen go to www.awen-wales.com