Team Manager - Arts - EAL11351

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

East Lothian Council is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Arts Service, focusing on managing arts venues and programming. The role offers flexibility with potential for home/hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a degree in an arts-related subject and experience in the Scottish Arts sector. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of arts in East Lothian.

Qualifications

• Experience managing arts venues and events.
• Proven track record in arts programming, delivery, and marketing.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of the Arts Service staff team.
• Work closely with the Trust for artistic planning.
• Oversee delivery of the Brunton Theatre Trust's theatre and arts programme.

Skills

Arts Management

Fundraising

Communication

Strategic Partnership Working

Education

Degree in Arts Related Subject

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £32.36 - £36.42

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

The Brunton Theatre Trust has been through a period of significant challenge with the closure of the Brunton Theatre, its iconic home in Musselburgh. The Trust has responded to this proactively, moving its programme to Haddington Corn Exchange, Loretto Theatre in Musselburgh and North Esk Church in Musselburgh and has a new office base in Haddington. In January 2025 the Trust was awarded Multi-Year Funding for 2025-2028 from Creative Scotland and has ambitious plans for the future, including improvements to the Corn Exchange while working with the Council to secure a future for the Arts in Musselburgh. On that basis experience of capital development in Arts venues would be beneficial.

Applicants must have a proven track record of arts, events and venue management, programming, delivery and marketing. The Team Manager will work closely with the Trust to appoint external support for artistic planning in the first 6-12 months in the role. A good knowledge of the Scottish Arts sector and experience of successful fundraising are essential requirements. Excellent communication skills and experience of strategic, partnership working are also required.

This is fantastic opportunity for the right creative person to help shape the future of the Arts for our expanding East Lothian communities. Applicants are encouraged to speak to Trustees in advance of applying; this can be arranged by emailing contact details to [e-mail].

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

Direct line management of the Arts Service staff team and staff members and agency/locum staffing employed to support delivery of the Brunton Theatre Trust's theatre and arts programme.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Degree level in an arts related subject with previous experience of
managing arts venues and events.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Additional Information

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