Director Job Details

 

Job Title:   Director
Rate of Pay:   £12,000 minimum project fee
Hours:   2 days/week
Location:         c/o Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, London SE5 8TS
Accountable to:  Camberwell Arts Management Committee
Nature of Contract:  Part-time, Freelance

Background to Camberwell Arts and overview of role of Director
Camberwell Arts is an independent arts organisation that focuses on representing, developing and promoting the diverse arts and cultural features of Camberwell. It undertakes a variety of educational workshops as Camberwell Arts: workshop and is involved in developing participatory and socially engaged art-based practice with local estates, community organisations and schools, and building collaborative networks with other local agencies.

Camberwell Arts produces events and projects within the annual Camberwell Arts Festival (formerly ‘Camberwell Artsweek’, with 2007 being the 13th Festival) and facilitates the participation of artists and arts organisations. Over recent years the Festival has grown to include an innovative live art programme, open studios, exhibitions, commissioned projects, walks & talks, and large-scale open-air events. Camberwell Arts Festival is a partnership between local artists and arts organisations and is initiated by Camberwell Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and South London Gallery.

We are seeking an energetic and creative Director who has the vision and commitment to take the organisation forwards in a period of exciting transition. The Director’s immediate task will be to programme and commission events for Camberwell Arts Festival 2008, in partnership with other local organisations, including Camberwell College of Arts and South London Gallery. Fundraising is a key part of the role, in addition to building strategic partnerships locally and ensuring that the Festival is representative of and inclusive of all communities in Camberwell.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter with a creative vision for Camberwell who, beyond the immediate task of managing 2008’s Festival, will be driven by the challenge of strategically developing and expanding the organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main responsibilities
* Planning and programming activities for Camberwell Arts Festival 2008
* Fundraising for Festival events and longer-term strategic projects
* Developing a marketing and publicity strategy for the Festival, in addition to the promotion of the organisation in general
* Establishing new and maintaining existing links and partnerships with artists, arts organisations and community organisations
* Working with the Management Committee to develop and implement a strategy for the organisation's development
* Event production and project management
* Management of freelance staff
* Attending partnership meetings and key local strategic meetings
* Day-to-day running of the office, including administrative work, managing volunteers and responding to enquiries
* Reporting to the Management Committee at monthly (evening) meetings

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and experience

Arts Management
* At least three years experience of planning and organising high quality participatory arts and cultural events and longer-term projects
* A broad knowledge of the arts in general and a working knowledge of the voluntary and regeneration sectors
* Experience of supporting and developing individual artists and artists’ projects
* Experience of developing participatory educational arts projects and managing freelance artists
* Excellent organisational and management skills

Fundraising and Finance
* Evidence of successful fundraising from a number of different sources
* Ability to keep accurate financial records and work to budget and deadlines

Communication and Network Development
* Demonstrable experience of developing effective partnerships and networking in an arts context
* Ability and desire to develop and build relationships with artists, communities and decision makers in cultural and community development organisations
* Comfortable to work with a wide range of people from all sectors of the community and from different organisations
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
* Willingness to develop knowledge of and commitment to the Camberwell area

Workplace and Administration
* Ability to work with initiative, determine priorities and set targets
* Good internet and web skills - ability to operate basic website and keep it updated

Application Procedure

Please send a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, stating why you are the person for the job and referring to the Person Specification, along with a copy of your CV to:

info@camberwellarts.org.uk

or by post to:

Camberwell Arts
c/o Camberwell Leisure Centre
Artichoke Place
London
SE5 8TS

We prefer to receive applications by email.
Applications must be received by no later than 5pm on Monday 12th November.

*Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.