Freelance Project Manager- SceneMakers

Freelance Project Manager- SceneMakers
Part-time (approx 2 days per week), initial 4 month contract

Creative Scene are looking for a freelance project manager for SceneMakers, a programme which aims to identify and build a company of creative leaders from across North Kirklees who will advocate and inform the Creative Scene programme over the next 3 years.

Creative Scene is the Arts Council England’ Creative People and Places Project for North Kirklees - West Yorkshire, supported by a consortium including The Lawrence Batley Theatre, Kirklees Council, and the Batley Festival. Creative Scene wants more people in the towns of Batley, Birkenshaw, Birstall, Cleakheaton, Dewsbury, Gomersal, Liversedge, and all the places in between to create, and be part of, inspiring high quality arts experiences.

Our vision
Creative Scene aims to grow the arts in the lives, minds and hearts of the people of North Kirklees.
The programme will achieve this by providing amazing, inspiring opportunities for people to see, hear and take part in the arts. This involves much more than just increasing arts activity – it is about creating a lasting change in how the arts are perceived and experienced. The arts will become embedded in the place and in the people of North Kirklees – resulting in a thriving independent arts scene.

Role and Key Tasks
The Project Manager will work with one of the creative producers to manage the SceneMakers programme. This will include but is not limited to:
• Organising a calendar of events and opportunities for SceneMakers including: regular meetings (every other month), trips to relevant arts activities (on our doorstep and further afield), guest artists and spekers, and skills and development workshops.
• Being the primary contact for all current SceneMakers, and tailoring support to individual needs when appropriate (including access needs.)
• Recruiting and inducting new SceneMakers through open application processes, targeted recruitment, and through other activities or opportunities happening in Creative Scene’s wider programme.
• Supporting the SceneMakers to inform the wider Creative Scene programme, including supporting and facilitating them to be part of interview panels, commissioning opportunities, advocacy and other decision making.
• Facilitating regular meetings (every other month) and representing SceneMakers in wider programming meetings with the Creative Scene team.

A detailed plan of tasks, outputs, intended outcomes and key dates for delivery will be worked up with the Creative Producer.

Person Specification
The successful candidate should have:
• A strong track record of working with people, in a developmental role, including facilitating groups of participants, assessing needs and devising support.
• The ability to carry out administration, project management and evaluation tasks.
• A passion for the arts and an understanding of how creative projects can support individual and community development.
• A friendly, warm personality, able to work with people of all ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (in person, on telephone and online).
• A willingness to work outside of typical office hours (including evenings and weekend work)
• A knowledge of North Kirklees, including arts organisations, schools and venues
• Experience of working in culturally diverse communities.
• The ability to work as part of a larger team, as well as with artists and groups.
• A current DBS/CRB check or the desire to get one.
• Be registered self-employed or the desire to become.

Nature of Work:
A fee of up to £6400 will be payable for this contract
• This to be equivalent of two, 8 hour days per week over 16 weeks.
• Initial 4 month contract (December 2014- March 2015)
• Approved travel expenses will be paid when necessary.
• Payments will be made monthly upon receipt of a completed invoice.

Please submit expressions of interest, with a short (1 side A4) statement outlining your suitability for this role, and CV, by Monday 24st November 2014

For further information, or for an informal chat, please contact Rebecca Legg, Creative Producer:
rebecca@creativescene.org.uk
01924 437966