Venture Arts, Manchester, UK
Position Type: Part-time (11.5 hours/week, 1.5 days)
Contract Duration: Fixed term until October 2027
Salary: £26,481 full-time equivalent / £8,211 pro-rata per year
Location: Manchester, UK, with travel to partner venues
Application Deadline: 10:00 AM, Monday, 13 January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
About the Role
Venture Arts seeks a Cultural Enrichment Programme Coordinator to deliver its groundbreaking initiative supporting learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. This program offers bespoke work placements in cultural organizations, aiming to empower participants, enrich cultural spaces, and prepare venues to employ learning-disabled people in the long term.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Delivery:
- Plan and deliver structured work placements for learning-disabled adults and young people.
- Ensure projects meet high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with museums, galleries, and cultural organizations.
- Support individuals transitioning to further opportunities in cultural organizations, including volunteer or paid roles.
Evaluation and Reporting:
- Record and track individual progress throughout placements.
- Collect feedback from participants and partners for reports and funding applications.
- Assist in drafting funding proposals and reports for the Senior Management Team.
Organizational Support:
- Represent Venture Arts at external events and advocate for the organization’s artists and mission.
- Promote equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability within the organization.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- At least 1 year of experience in project planning and delivery.
- Passion for the arts, with experience working with learning-disabled individuals.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills tailored to different audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
Desirable:
- Car owner with a clean driving license.
- Familiarity with Adobe applications (Photoshop and/or InDesign).
Benefits
- Additional Holidays: 3 weeks of paid leave during Christmas and Easter closures.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save 25–39% on bikes and accessories.
- Ethical Pension Scheme: 3% company contribution.
- Art Discounts: Staff discounts on art and merchandise.
