Job Description

Overview:
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Participation Programmer. This role sources, contracts and delivers activity within the artistic programme of Harrow Arts Centre (HAC), with a particular emphasis on attracting diverse communities, families, schools, young people and older people through participatory activity. A key element will be to work with the formal education sector, maximising the income available from education-based programmes. Supported by the Programme & Marketing Manager, the post holder will negotiate and manage contracts with professional companies and build local partnerships to realise a broad and high-quality programme that is financially sustainable. Decisions made by the post holder have a direct impact on customer satisfaction with artistic programming and the financial success of HAC. About you:
The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of managing and delivering arts participation programmes to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of audience development and consultation, community engagement and market research methods.
• Experience of delivering informal learning and accreditation for young people alongside working with schools, colleges and adult education.
• Experience of using the internet, social media and new technology methods for community engagement and consultation
• Knowledge of current practice in a range of art forms and barriers to participation.
• Experience of meeting tight deadlines and prioritising workloads along with demonstrable skills in successful event/project planning.
• Experience in making applications for funding/sponsorship, monitoring budgets and report writing with accuracy and attention to detail in written and numeric work.
• Demonstrate an active interest in the arts.

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