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Access Advisor x6. Closing 24th Oct
Organisation: University of Atypical for Arts and Disability
Closing Date: 4 pm, 24th October 2024
Salary Range: £20,000
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote
109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF, GB
Thank you for your interest in the role of Freelance Access Advisor with University of Atypical for Arts and Disability. I am delighted to be offering 6 freelance Access Advisor positions to support our Arts and Disability Access Awards programme funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
We are seeking 6 exceptional people to work with us in a sustained freelance capacity for at least one year. The roles may continue beyond that time subject to funding and contract renewal. We particularly are seeking to identify advisors who identify as d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. We will support and train the advisors to support the access and inclusion development of regional arts and cultural sector organisations.
If you are passionate about the arts, the disability sector, and want to contribute your skills to making a real difference, then I want to hear from you.
Remuneration: £15 per hour on a freelance contract. Estimated hours per week will fluctuate, but the estimated commitment is between 16 and 21 hours per month.
This is a freelance position that is home-based. There is some requirement to travel. Agreed travel expenses will be paid.
Training days will be part of the contract, and will be paid.
This is a 12 month role* funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation (*subject to contract renewal on a yearly basis).
Key Responsibilities:
* Completion of set training days and attendance at agreed support and supervision meetings is compulsory for the continuation of the contract.
* Advisor work to be carried out between December 2024 and November 2025* (subject to organisational need).
* Each Advisor will be paired with between 1 and 3 organisations. It is estimated that the Advisor will meet their paired organisation once a month.
Person Specification:
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of, and commitment to, access, accessibility and inclusion.
* An understanding of and adherence to the Social Model of Disability.
* A good understanding of their local arts sector.
Experience:
* Direct lived experience of d/Deaf culture, disability or the neurodivergent community.
* Experience of working in creative programmes.
Skills:
* Ability to work independently.
* Good ability to use online forums for communication and reporting.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to problem solve, and to think creatively about solutions.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
How to Apply:
* Complete the application form and monitoring form.
* Submit the application form and monitoring form by email or by post on or before the closing date and time.
* Email submissions should be sent to administration@universityofatypical.org .
Closing Date for Applications:
No responsibility can be taken by UofA for applications not received by the closing date and time.
Interview:
* Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview; we aim to give applicants 1 week notice of the interview.
* It is anticipated interviews will take place on Monday 4 November 2024.
University of Atypical is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All eligible applicants will be considered without discrimination due to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.
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