R2R103495 Creative Learning Apprentice 18 months FTC

Southend-on-Sea City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is offering a Creative Learning Apprentice position for 18 months. This role involves supporting the Focal Point Gallery's community engagement efforts in creative arts, organizing events, and promoting life-long learning. Candidates must have Maths and English GCSEs and show a passion for contemporary visual arts. This position offers flexible working practices along with various benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for contemporary visual arts.
• Ability to handle event equipment manually.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of learning programmes.
• Assist with family events and art club activities.
• Conduct outreach work and community engagement.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Organized and flexible

Manual handling of event equipment

Education

Maths and English GCSEs

Job description

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety, and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council has an exciting opportunity to join Focal Point Gallery as a Creative Learning Apprentice in an 18-month fixed term contract.

This role supports the development of Focal Point Gallery's wide and varied learning and engagement work with the local communities to promote creative arts and encourage life‑long learning.

The post holder will support learning programme development including working on family events, regular art club activities, outreach work, activity packs, school workshops, community groups and the annual Digifest. The post holder will work with key stakeholders and partners to open opportunities to children and young people from a diverse background to follow a creative pathway and to promote FPG's work for the benefit of local communities.

Focal Point Gallery is a small team and as such the apprentice will have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of projects building skills and contributing to an understanding of what it means to run a small arts organisation.

What youll need to succeed

To be shortlisted for this position you must include a statement showing your passion for contemporary visual arts.

• You must hold Maths and English GCSEs and be able to manually handle event equipment.
• Be friendly and approachable to members of the public particularly those that face boundaries when accessing the arts.
• Be organised and flexible to ensure a smooth running of the learning programme, keep on top of administration and rise to the challenges of the role.

What youll get in return

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy of the Job Description please click here.

If you are wanting further information that isnt in the JD please contact Nathalie.

Please note : Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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