Project Manager

Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Doncaster is seeking an individual passionate about culture and the arts. The role involves leading projects, engaging with community members, and managing events. Ideal candidates are adept communicators with strong time management skills, ensuring that local perspectives are prioritized in all initiatives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about culture, arts, and community engagement.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Proven skills in managing projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and act as main contact.
• Shape artistic vision responding to community needs.
• Manage financial planning and project budgets.
• Organize high-quality events ensuring safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Community engagement

Event management

Job description

The role is the key point of contact with priority communities, maintaining a positive and continuous relationship, specifically working in the Balby Bridge and Hexthorpe areas of Doncaster. Working closely with the community panels to curate, manage and deliver projects that inspire and respond to the identified needs of the localities we serve. The key areas of the role are:

Responsibilities

• Lead and be the main point of contact for project delivery
• Work and support the Director to shape artistic vision in response to community need
• Oversee and ensure project copy and documentation is created
• Manage the financial planning and budgets in relation to project delivery
• Organise and manage high quality events and activity in line with procedures and policies that ensure a safe environment for all
• Support the delivery of wider Right Up Our Street work
• Liaise with other Creative People and Places projects across the national network to share learning and best practice

Candidate Profile

You are someone who culture, the arts and being creative is pivotal to your life. You are a passionate changemaker and understand how bringing creative activity into the heart of communities can lead to lifelong learning and development for those who become involved. An adept communicator, you can effectively liaise with residents, community groups, business and stakeholders to activate and involve them in locally focussed projects, ensuring local priorities and views are reflected. You have excellent time management skills and can prioritise workloads to ensure project delivery timescales and milestones are met.