Darren Grice Deputy CEO

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1 Darren Grice Deputy CEO PO Box 428 Number One Riverside Smith Street Rochdale OL16 1ZL Contact : Andrea Pardoe Direct Line : andrea.pardoe@link4life.org Date : December 2018 Dear Applicant Welcome to Link4Life and thank you for your interest in this position. Having downloaded this Applicant Pack, which includes a copy of the job advert and job description and person specification, I now suggest you take a look at the events section on our website, more specifically the Events and Entertainment Section. As you will see the quality of the programming hasn t been a key area for the Entertainment Team, up to now that is, but that s where you fit in! This role is about transforming our existing provision and injecting it with new life. You ll be working in a new way, bringing all our entertainment venues together and developing the team to help you do that. You ll also be collaborating with the Marketing Team to attract new audiences for the new work you ll be bringing in. We appreciate that this will take some time but please be assured this is an opportunity to make your mark, to demonstrate that you can deliver tangible, inspiring and sustainable change. The raw ingredients are here we just need the right person to bring them together. We look forward to receiving your application Kind Regards Darren Grice Deputy CEO Page 1 of 9

2 JOB ADVERT Job Title Job Reference Number Entertainment and Programming Manager L1888 Closing Date 15 January 2019 Interview Date 24 January 2019 Location Pay Band Hours of Work Middleton Arena, Heywood Civic Centre and other sites as required Band 7, 34,473-39,105 (pro-rata if part time) 37 hours per week WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Your role will be to provide a professional, efficient and high quality service to customers of the Link4Life. This includes transforming, leading and managing on Link4Life s entertainment and event programme to include developing and monitoring a wide and varied programme of activities covering professional, community, cultural and sporting genres to grow audiences and participation and to increase earned income. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU? Experience of working at a high level in venues or theatres To be able to develop a business and transformation plan and programming and to successfully lead the team through its implementation To programme events across a broad range of genre balancing community, cultural and financial priorities To be the creative, operational and managerial lead for the Events team, ensuring that programming across venues is commensurate, connected, ambitious and high quality and well managed Experience of managing large and complex budgets and financial planning and reporting WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU! The opportunity to make your mark, to deliver significant change and have a tangible effect on cultural and entertainment provision within the borough. Link4Life is committed to being an employer of choice and offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, including access to: Employee Assistance Programme Free Gym Membership Local Government Pension Scheme Occupational Sick Pay WHO ARE WE? Page 2 of 9

3 We are a charity based in Rochdale that aims to inspire every member of our diverse community to live more active, creative and healthy lifestyles. If you wish to apply for this job, please visit to download our Application Form. If you do not have access to the Internet please telephone / to request an through the post, quoting the job reference number above. All applications must be made using the Link4Life as we do not accept CVs All jobs are subject to a DBS Check appropriate to the role Page 3 of 9

4 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Job Reference Number Entertainment and Programming Manager L1888 Closing Date 15 January 2019 Interview Date 24 January 2019 Location Pay Band Hours of Work Accountable To Accountable For Middleton Arena, Heywood Civic Centre and other sites as required Band 7, 34,473-39,105 (pro-rata if part time) 37 hours per week Deputy CEO Entertainment and Events Team Special Conditions The post-holder is expected to be flexible to ensure that the needs of the business are met at all times and evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required as directed by the service. All positions are subject to a DBS Check appropriate to the role. 1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB The purpose of the job is to provide a professional, efficient and high quality service to customers of the Link4Life. This includes leading and managing on Link4Life s entertainment and event programme to include developing and monitoring a wide and varied programme of activities covering professional, community, cultural and sporting genres to grow audiences and participation and to increase earned income. 2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a) Develop an ongoing programme of entertainment and events that appeals to and attracts a wide range of audiences: To develop and implement a business and transformation plan, ensuring this remains fit for purpose; To programme activities covering a broad range of genre, ensuring a balance of professional, community, cultural and sporting whilst ensuring they are commensurate, connected, ambitious and high quality; To establish and maintain management structures and performance targets appropriate to the service and individual requirements, balanced against financial priorities; Page 4 of 9

5 To act as principal liaison with customers and stakeholders including promoters, hirers and funders. b) Develop opportunities to maximise financial viability and sustainability: To set and monitor the budget throughout the financial year, including producing monthly reports for Management and Board of Trustees as required; To effectively and efficiently management budgets, including supervision of budget holders; To plan long term growth and investment strategies for the Service, seeking growth opportunities; To efficiently manage the bar operations, maximising earned income; To work in partnership with the Marketing Team, to develop and promote events and build audiences. c) Oversee the day to day running of the venues: To be the creative, operational and managerial lead for the Entertainments and Events Team; To lead, motivate and inspire all employees in order to create a positive working environment, with every employee fully aware of and contributing to the business objectives; To ensure adherence to company policy and practices as regards staff management, financial management and operational management including audits in accordance with legislative requirements; To establish, monitor and review targets and key performance indicators; To attend or ensure appropriate representatives attend external meetings as required; To manage key internal and external partnerships and contracted services, including the café operator, Artifax and Spektrix; To be Designated Premises Supervisor; To be a Designated Safeguarding Officer. 3. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Page 5 of 9

6 a) Data Quality - To ensure that Link4Life policy and procedures in respect of Data Quality are adhered to consistently and at all times in respect of any data collected or used in the planning and delivery of services. b) Equality & Diversity - To work in accordance with Link4Life policy and procedures relating to the promotion of equality and diversity and to ensure that these are effectively and pro-actively applied in the delivery of all facilities and services. c) Health, Safety and Welfare - To be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of self and other persons who may be affected by job holder s actions or omissions whilst at work. Additionally, be responsible for maintaining and implementing the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and for the execution of any duties and responsibilities attached to the job within the company s health and safety policy and procedures. A high standard of personal hygiene and personal presentation is required at all times d) Performance Management - To promote and practice a performance management culture within all facilities and services, including the setting and achieving of team and individual performance targets and the implementation of robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems. e) Relationships - To promote positive working relationships with all internal and external parties. f) Training and Development - To participate in any training initiatives in relation to the duties of the post and ensure that personal qualifications are kept valid via attendance on training as provided by the service as reasonably practicable. Page 6 of 9

7 PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title Job Reference Number Entertainment and Programming Manager L1888 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 How Identified 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 Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or qualified by experience Extensive experience in a senior entertainment role Proven and successful experience of managing venues within the entertainment industry Proven and successful experience of managing teams across multiple disciplines and sites Proven experience and evidence of leading change programmes Experience in a leadership role involving effective management of budgets, people, systems and policies Experience of stakeholder management and development Experience of leading community engagement or cultural education programmes Experience of ticketing, CRM and spaces management software Skills and Knowledge Ability to develop, oversee and manage delivery of a full programme of events across all venues Knowledge of the music and events industry, including deal negotiation, contracting and event production / / How Identified How Identified Page 7 of 9

8 Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of managing large and complex budgets Capacity for innovative and creative thinking Proven ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders and other partners Ability to set targets, motivate and inspire staff to achieve targets Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and new challenges Knowledge of buildings management Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills Proven report writing and proof reading skills Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent time management skills Knowledge of safeguarding best practice Knowledge of marketing of events and venues / How Identified Special Working Conditions Able to work flexibly including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays Demonstrate commitment to Link4Life Values of PRIDE / How Identified High standards of personal presentation and appearance Interview Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle Personal Alcohol Licence holder Post Holder Name Post Holder Signature Date Page 8 of 9

9 Version: December 2018 Completed By: Arts and Heritage Manager Page 9 of 9