Arts Information & Education Officer

Vickerstock; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a part-time Arts Information & Education Officer in Lisburn. This role involves leading marketing and education initiatives to foster community engagement in the arts. Candidates should have experience in arts, marketing, or education, strong communication skills, and a passion for audience development. The position offers 18½ hours per week, with flexible days, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking to work within a creative environment. All conversations will be confidential.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, education, audience development or a related field.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and education functions of the Arts Service.
• Develop and deliver an Audience Development Plan.
• Promote arts programmes to a broad audience.
• Support education initiatives linked to the arts programme.
• Work closely with the Arts Service Manager.
• Contribute to the promotion and accessibility of arts provision.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Marketing

Audience development

Education

Communication

Job description

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a public sector organisation to recruit an Arts Information & Education Officer (Job-Share) to support the delivery and growth of a vibrant arts programme based in Lisburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an arts, education or marketing professional seeking part-time hours within a creative and community-focused environment.

The role

As Arts Information & Education Officer, you will play a key role in leading marketing, education and audience development initiatives to increase engagement and participation across the Arts Service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and education functions of the Arts Service
• Develop, manage and deliver an Audience Development Plan to meet agreed targets
• Promote arts programmes to a broad and diverse audience
• Support education initiatives linked to the arts programme
• Work closely with the Arts Service Manager and wider Cultural & Community Services Unit
• Contribute to the overall promotion and accessibility of arts provision

Hours of work

• 18½ hours per week
• Worked over 6 days, Monday to Saturday, aligned with the Arts Programme
• Typical patterns:
• Full days Monday & Tuesday, plus Wednesday morning
• OR full days Wednesday & Thursday, plus Friday morning

About you

You will be highly organised, creative, and passionate about arts engagement, with experience in marketing, education, audience development or a related field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly across programmes are essential.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock 02890 313720

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All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.