JOB DESCRIPTION. Arts & Heritage Resource Centre. Band 5 25,902-30,097 (pro rata if part time) Part-time (2.5 days)

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Job Reference Number Heritage Officer - Dippy on Tour, A Natural History Adventure North West Temporary - one year fixed term with possible extension of another two years subject to funding L1828 Closing Date Tuesday 8 May 2018 Interview Date Friday 1 June 2018 Location Pay Band Hours of Work Accountable To Accountable For Special Conditions Arts & Heritage Resource Centre Band 5 25,902-30,097 (pro rata if part time) Part-time (2.5 days) Museum Curator and Collections Manager n/a Evening and weekend working will be required as directed by the service. This may also include providing these services at any other Link4Life facility should it be deemed necessary. Link4Life and its partners at RMBC work within national guidelines and legislation. There is no provision for smoking. 1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB The post holder will lead on the creation, development, management and delivery of the community engagement programme related to Dippy s visit to Rochdale in The post holder will be expected to manage the project, from the initial planning stage through to the final stage, liaising with a range of partner organisations and multiple stakeholders throughout the process. A significant aim of the role is to engage visitors with the key themes of the Dippy Programme, ensuring that the community have a sense of ownership of the project. They must consult different communities to develop and, where needed deliver a range of exciting events and activities linked to the exhibition, and to the wider aims of Touchstones Rochdale. They should increase service users across the Borough through the creation of events in all areas of arts, culture and heritage as set out in the Dippy action plan. The post holder will be expected to enable activities and events to be as ambitious and accessible as possible to all residents from within the Borough, and to attract the many visitors from outside the Borough that will be visiting Rochdale during the Dippy project. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to work in order to meet groups out of the usual office hours. In addition, Page 1 of 5 (2017 rev)

2 2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a. To devise, plan and implement a high quality, innovative and varied activities and events programme both within Touchstones Rochdale and across the Borough and wider North West Region. b. To lead the community engagement programme surrounding the Dippy offer, including the lead up to the programme. c. To promote the project both internally and externally and recruit participants for the project. d. To ensure there is a balanced, cohesive programme which is relevant to different demographics. e. To work with heritage organisations, artists and funders to commission new projects, courses and/or performances. f. To source and apply for funding streams to support and grow the programme. g. To liaise with other teams in the Arts & Heritage Service and across Link4Life to ensure there is a relevant offer to accompany the Dippy exhibition and events programme. h. To represent the service at meetings within Link4Life and externally where appropriate. i. To maintain and develop the utilisation of existing spaces management software used within Link4Life. j. To maintain and develop the utilisation of existing ticketing software used within Link4Life. k. To develop positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders to support the events programme. l. Contribute to the development of strategies for Arts & Heritage services Boroughwide. m. To ensure that appropriate health & safety standards are met for events, including the production of risk assessments and event plans. n. To track and report information about service users in line with Key Performance Indicators. o. Complete evaluation reports for the duration of the project, linked to events and exhibition. p. Facilitate site visits to various venues with group participants. 3. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a. To undertake other such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Arts & Heritage Manager, Head of Service or CEO of the Company from time to time in consultation with the post holder and, if he/she wishes, with the relevant Trade Union Representative b. To participate in any training initiatives, as trainer or trainer/assessor, in relation to the duties of the post. Page 2 of 5

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title Job Reference Number Heritage Officer - Dippy on Tour, A Natural History Adventure North West L1828 Note to Applicants The criteria are the qualifications, experience, skills or knowledge you must show you have to be considered for the job. The criteria are used to help decide between candidates who meet all the criteria. If the column says you must include in your application information to show how you meet the criteria using examples from paid/voluntary work or Education. / Qualifications and Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in relevant field / interview Experience of project management in a heritage or cultural setting Experience of delivering successful community consultation led projects Experience of developing and delivering events and activities to a wide range of different communities Experience of sourcing, managing and recruiting freelance staff, facilitators and volunteers Experience of working in a varied arts/events based environment Experience of creating and managing an artistically diverse arts offer Experience of producing evaluations reports / interview Experience and awareness of fundraising opportunities Skills and Knowledge Detailed knowledge of and enthusiasm for arts and heritage including arts development. Experience of programming and/or producing a range of exhibitions and/or community events Knowledge of budget management across multiple projects Ability to project manage multiple projects concurrently Awareness of security and Health and Safety procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills e.g. report writing, presentations, talks, exhibition interpretation / Page 3 of 5

4 Skills and Knowledge and the ability to tailor this for specific audiences. Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a range of different stakeholders Ability to use a wide range of ICT including social media. Experience of promoting or producing arts and heritage based activities and/or exhibitions. A detailed knowledge of current developments in the arts and heritage sector, including lifelong learning and community engagement. Experience of performance management including monitoring and evaluation. Strong project and time management skills with experience of budget management, monitoring and control. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, at different levels and from diverse backgrounds. Ability to feedback key issues to others in a concise, positive and understandable way. Experience of developing partnerships and relationships with both internal and external organisations. Effective influencing, negotiating and relationship management skills. Experience of managing and developing staff. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engender positive and constructive team working. Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Experience of managing freelancers and contractors. An understanding of the role that the health agenda has to play in the arts, cultural and heritage sector. Understanding of financial procedures relating to charities. Knowledge of linking events programmes to museum and art gallery exhibitions / Special Working Conditions Able to work flexibly including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays Demonstrate commitment to Link4Life Values of PRIDE / High standards of personal presentation and appearance Interview Full UK driving licence Page 4 of 5

5 Postholder s name Postholder s signature Date Version: 19/04/2018 Completed By: Sarah Hodgkinson Page 5 of 5