Head of Community Programmes

Guardian Jobs; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization in East London seeks a Head of Community Programmes to lead community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage and deliver a variety of projects that allow local communities to interact with the performing arts. Responsibilities include planning programs, engaging professional artists, and ensuring high artistic standards. If you are passionate about community arts and possess strong interpersonal skills, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in community arts engagement projects is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to meet donor and funder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver projects for community engagement in performing arts.
• Plan year-round arts programs for all ages and abilities.
• Oversee administration and finances for community projects.

Skills

Knowledge of community arts engagement projects

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to meet donor expectations

Strategic thinking

Passion for community arts

Job description

Head of Community Programmes

Reports to Director, Blackheath Halls

Responsible for Community Engagement Producer, freelance artists, creative teams, mentors and volunteers

Contract Full-time 37 hours per week (part-time considered)

Salary Dependent on experience.

We are looking to recruit an experienced community engagement specialist to join our passionate and committed team, leading the management, development and delivery of our flagship community programme.

Ideal candidate has:

• Knowledge and experience of running community arts engagement projects
• Strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for working with a wide range of people
• Experience of meeting and exceeding the expectations of donors and funders
• The ability to both think strategically and deliver on detail
• The belief that community arts activity has the ability to changes lives

Overall Purpose of the Job

To design and deliver projects enabling a broad spectrum of the local community to engage in the performing arts.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a year-round programme of opportunities for local people of all ages and abilities to engage in the arts
• Engage and manage professional artists to ensure the highest possible artistic standards and most beneficial creative process for participants
• Ensure projects attract and engage professional artists and community participants from the diversity of our local community
• Ensure projects and performances including Blackheath Halls Opera are produced to the highest standards
• Monitor and evaluate the success of projects, ensuring future events consider and build on feedback
• Oversee all general administration and financial processes for community projects
• Propose, monitor and achieve community project budgets
• Raise funds from a variety of sources to ensure the continuation of community programmes
• Work with colleagues to support the Friends and Patrons scheme, ensuring they understand how their donations help fund community programmes
• Support the Director as Safeguarding lead, ensuring professional artists are DBS checked and comply with Safeguarding procedures
• Ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults is paramount when planning and delivering projects, completing event specific risk assessments as required
• Work with Trinity Laban staff and students to ensure that projects fulfil shared objectives, including students in projects as appropriate
• Work with colleagues to schedule space for rehearsals and performances
• Liaise with colleagues about front of house and technical requirements for projects
• Work with colleagues to provide copy and images for events and develop audience development strategies, social media and web coverage to maximise profile, participant numbers and audiences
• Be the primary advocate for Blackheath Halls’ community activities within the staff team and wider community, including speaking at internal and external events and meetings
• Be familiar with and operate within Blackheath Halls’ general rules, regulations and policies, including but not limited to those related to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Director