Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title:

Cultural and Creative Development Officer

Directorate:

Live Borders Arts and Creativity

Reporting to:

Head of Arts & Creativity

Responsible for delivering programme of cultural and creative work which provides opportunities for people to engage and participate in the arts. which deliver social, health and cultural impacts on individuals, local creative and the wider community.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Manage the delivery of the annual Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards which provide financial support to Scottish Borders based visual artists and craft makers in their creative development.

2. Design projects which will provide Scottish Borders based artists, to deliver health, social and cultural value across the region. This may include, but is not restricted to, creative place-making, artists residencies and commissions.

3. Design and deliver programmes in the field of culture and creativity which will generate income for Live Borders.

4. Meet targets set for achievement of income generation from programmes.

5. Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver programmes which will support creative health and wellbeing projects. Deliver opportunities for informal learning, participation and engagement, helping people and communities to develop an understanding and appreciation of the arts and its benefits.

6. When required, provide advice to Borders based creatives participating in performing arts at any level. On a case-by-case basis this may include advice and signposting on funding, local opportunities, professional development, joint working etc.

7. In conjunction with the Head of Arts & Creativity, actively seek out and secure new sources of external grant funding or sponsorship and new business opportunities for Live Borders Arts and Creativity.

8. Work as part of the Arts & Creativity team to meet objectives against the agreed operational plan.

Outline of Duties

1. Manage contracting and supporting freelance artists, tutors and suppliers when required, including promoting opportunities for Borders based creatives through sector specific channels.

2. Deliver VACMA as agreed with partners and funders on time and within budget, ensuring the maximum impact for participants and Live Borders.

3. In collaboration with Head of Arts and Creativity attend appropriate events and meetings to promote the work of Live Borders Arts & Creativity and seek new opportunities and relationships that will benefit the achievement of objectives within the operational plan.

4. Analyse and report on feedback from participants of Arts & Creativity led workshops, events or activities, with reference to the 'Happier, Healthier and Stronger' evaluation matrix.

5. Work with the Live Borders marketing team to design and deliver marketing and communications which promote the opportunities and outcomes that Live Borders Arts & Creativity provides by contributing to marketing and communication plans.

6. Work with the Head of Arts & Creativity to prepare funding bid and ensure funding is in place future Arts & Creativity projects that are aligned to the Unit Plan.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 26,392.60-28,534.10 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person