Arts Officer (Programming) – Temporary, Part-Time

Hatched Recruitment Group; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay accrual

Pension auto-enrolment

Weekly pay

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an Arts Officer (Programming) for a public sector client in the Newry and Mourne area, based in Warrenpoint. The role leads the live arts programme, collaborating with the Arts Officer (Education) to manage the Arts Service, staff and venue, and to deliver engaging seasons for local audiences.

The ideal candidate will have an arts degree and relevant experience in devising arts events, managing teams and marketing activities, with the flexibility to work

Qualifications

• A relevant arts degree and at least 2 years’ experience in planning arts events and programmes.
• Experience in staff management and budget oversight.
• Experience in marketing events and working with media.

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

Skills

Event planning

Staff management

Marketing

Budgeting

Education

Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arts Officer (Programming) – Temporary, Part-Time

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.