Information for the role of Creative Arts Co-ordinator Salary £19,149 per annum for 21.75 hours per week Downing College, University of Cambridge, is seeking an arts administrator to deliver its varied programme of events across the creative arts. The college prides itself on its commitment to the arts, with a professional gallery devoted to modern and contemporary art, a purpose-built theatre, and dedicated directors of drama and music. The Creative Arts Co-ordinator will work across the arts in Downing College (music, drama, creative writing and visual arts) including support for the Heong Gallery exhibition programme. Based in the Communications Office, and working closely with the Communications Manager and the Keeper of the Heong Gallery, the Creative Arts Co-ordinator will be central to the many different creative activities that take place in the College throughout the academic year. This position would suit a candidate with some experience in arts administration who has a particular interest in gallery work. About Downing College Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness. The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 165 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities. Details of the role The post of Creative Arts Co-ordinator is a permanent part-time role. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates. Hours of work are to be worked flexibly as required, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break, Some weekend working required from time to time. The annual salary is £19,149 per annum for 21.75 hours per week (step 41 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including: 33 days Holiday (including bank holidays) Discretionary Bonus scheme Free College Lunches on working days Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%) Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7 Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy) Free Life Assurance cover Optional subsidised private medical and dental schemes Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase Free use of on-site Gym facilities Free on-site Car parking Social events An additional Day Off for your Birthday A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application Process To apply for this position click “Apply Now” on the advert posting on our website ( Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge ) and upload your CV and Cover letter. Please save and upload your CV and Covering Letter in one document. Closing date: Thursday 2 January 2025 at 5.00 pm. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR (recruitmentdow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. The College will be closed from 4:00 pm on December 20 until 9:00 am on January 2. Should you have any questions during this time, please email recruitmentdow.cam.ac.uk, and we’ll respond upon our return. For further information or in event of queries, please contact: The HR Office Email: recruitmentdow.cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 334820 Downing College Cambridge CB2 1DQ