Project Lead (Creative Learning through the Arts)

Welsh Government; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Project Lead to manage and implement initiatives that advance the Creative Learning Cymru program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the arts and education, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with various stakeholders. This role supports policy and strategy development and requires knowledge in project management.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Vision to manage and implement creative learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in developing policy and strategy.
• Manage initiatives advancing the Creative Learning Cymru programme.

Skills

Passion for the arts

Strong communication skills

Project management knowledge

Understanding of quality assurance

Job description

Overview

The Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales are collaborating on a major project to enhance the quality of creative learning in Wales's schools. An ambitious programme of activity has been set out in Creative Learning through the arts - an action plan for Wales. The Plan set out a joint implementation strategy that has enabled the Arts Council and Welsh Government to work together to implement the recommendations contained in the Arts in Education review report (Smith 2013). The plan has been delivered over the last 10 years from 2015 - 2025 and the Welsh Government has agreed to continue to work in partnership with the Arts Council of Wales until 2028.

About Project Leads

There are 8 Project Leads (including this vacancy) and between them they cover the range of duties described in the job description. They support the Programme Manager in the development of policy and strategy in relation to the Creative Learning Cymru and its successful delivery. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

Qualifications and qualities

You will have a passion for the arts and education, as well as the vision to manage and implement initiatives that advance the Creative Learning Cymru programme. You will need to be able to communicate well with colleagues and stakeholders and work in partnership with Education, Arts and/or creative learning. You will ideally also have sound knowledge of project management techniques and quality assurance approaches.