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NLC12- £46,872- £51,557
An exciting position of Arts Development and Engagement Manager has arisen within Active and Creative Communities which will lead a team to deliver the Council's Arts Strategy plan.
You will be responsible to the Creative Resources and Assets Manager for the effective management, organisation and development of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary arts service to include the provision of drama, dance, music, creative writing, visual & digital art, craft and public art activities. You will also be responsible for steering and supporting a network of artists from the local area, including providing business, training and funding advice. Working closely with established partners both internally to the council and external organisations and individuals, maintaining and developing the Art is Everywhere Strategy and associated strands.
You must be educated to a degree level in a relevant Arts discipline, have extended experience at a senior level in Arts Management and Administration and Health and Safety Management. You will have strong leadership and management skills along with excellent communication and organisational skills. Knowledge of Arts funding methods and experience of partnership approach to working to achieve strategic plans and aims is essential for the role. Experience of performing and visual arts would also be desirable.
The successful candidate must hold a full clean UK driving licence and be willing to travel across North Lanarkshire.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
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