Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) FACT 88 / Wood Street / Liverpool / L1 4DQ k (depending on experience)

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1 Vacancy: Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) Job Title: Reporting to: Based at: Salary Scale: Hours of Work: Holiday Entitlement: Pension: Other Benefits: Contract: Application Process: Application Closing Date: Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) Director FACT 88 / Wood Street / Liverpool / L1 4DQ 27-30k (depending on experience) 35 hours per week and as necessary to fulfil the scope of responsibilities within the post. This may involve some weekend and evening work and hours can be flexible to accommodate this 31 days including bank holidays After 12 weeks permanent employment, FACT will contribute 3% of your salary into its Group Pension Policy. This is on the condition that the employee matches this with a 3% personal contribution. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, FACT Staff Membership Card with various external benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Discount. 6 months (potentially extendable) Please complete the application form and it to recruitment@fact.co.uk Tuesday 3 rd April 2018, by 12pm (midday) Interviews at FACT on: week commencing on 9 th April 2018 Latest start day: 1 st May 2018 (to agree on appointment)

2 About FACT FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is the UK s leading media arts centre, based in Liverpool. It is a space where people, art and technology meet. Since the opening of the award-winning building in 2003, FACT has welcomed nearly four million visitors, and every year over 300,000 people visit the three galleries, lab spaces, café, bar and four cinema screens. FACT is a member of LARC, a partnership of nine of Liverpool's leading cultural organisations set up to help ensure that the cultural sector plays a significant role in the regeneration of the Liverpool City Region. We are based in the heart of the alternative Ropewalks area of the city, and through our partner organisations and businesses help drive regeneration of the area. In 2017 FACT commissioned 18 new artworks, and presented 53 ambitious re-stagings of existing work. FACT s commissions and exhibitions also toured across the UK and to Australia, South Korea, Spain and France, resulting in 486,000 visits. Over the years, FACT has worked with internationally acclaimed artists, including Pipilotti Rist, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Weerasethakul Apichatpong, and Wu Tsang. FACT s critically acclaimed Learning Programme experiments with the notion of the art centre as an expanded classroom for lifelong learning, a space for critical dialogues, artistic experiences and intergenerational encounters. In 2018, the artistic programme is an invitation to play with FACT, celebrating a decade since Liverpool was European Capital of Culture and the 15 th anniversary of our building. This feeds into FACT s mission to originate, articulate and present a programme of excellent innovative art through four keys strands: Exhibitions, Learning, Public Programmes, Research & Innovation. FACT is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

3 Artistic Programme FACT s Artistic Programme delves into the most topical issues of our contemporary times, and reaches out to wide-ranging audiences both inside our building, in the public realm, and online. The Programme unfolds across three distinct but interconnected strands of activity: Exhibitions, Learning, and Public Programmes. Our Visitor Services team works with volunteers as part of our Talent Development strategy, and is key for the effective mediation and translation of the Programme to our audiences. In the context of the 10 th Anniversary since Liverpool was European Capital of Culture, as well as our very own headquarters 15 th, 2018 sees FACT producing an exciting Artistic Programme that unfolds across our building and beyond with the ambition to break out of conventional art spaces and reach and affect new audiences. Our programme for such a special year manifests through a series of ambitious large-scale projects tackling urgent issues such as, amongst others, climate change, the future world of work, or art and science collisions. All projects place a strong focus on artistic excellence and participation, and cut across all Programme strands, including off-site participatory commissions, artist residencies, gallery exhibitions, and learning and engagement initiatives for communities, schools and young people. The Programme is developed through a series of strategic partnerships including Arts Council England, Culture Liverpool, Liverpool Biennial, and CERN. Please us to request more information about our 2018 Artistic Programme. Purpose of Post Reporting to the Director, the main purpose of this post is to implement FACT s Artistic Programme as stated in the Business Plan, delivering all aspects of the activities for 2018 and planning ahead for Internally, the role will oversee all timelines, budgets and resources, coordinating the various project teams for effective delivery. The post holder will work closely with the Director, and manage the Exhibitions, Learning and Visitor Services teams, consisting of both staff as well as external freelancers and volunteers. A key task will be to oversee the integration of the Artistic Programme within its various strands and also within the wider organisation, ensuring cohesion and maximum impact both internally and externally. The Programme Manager will also collaborate with the Fundraising & Development, and the Marketing & Communications teams, inputting into fundraising plans and marketing campaigns, and supporting wherever possible in their development.

4 Externally, the role will be responsible for liaising with the multiple project partners and other relationships involved in the Artistic Programme, including co-producing and touring partners, peer organisations, curators, artists, and other relevant stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Managing and delivering all aspects of FACT s Artistic Programme, including project plans, budgets, resource allocation, timelines and scheduling, as well as liaising with the relevant departments to ensure clear communication across the organisation. Monitoring and measuring all Programme activity to ensure that organisational KPIs are met, and for any reporting purposes as required. Managing and motivating FACT s Programme Team (Exhibitions, Learning, Public Programmes, and Visitor Services) as well as other external freelance collaborators by providing direction, support, and focus, while promoting the professional development and progression of all team members through the performance management process. Liaising with artists, curators, partners, and other stakeholders involved in the programme to ensure its effective delivery. Continuing to develop and deliver FACT s touring activity, both nationally and internationally. Representing FACT as required at high-level meetings, making sure that all preparation and presentation is informative and professional. Supporting the Fundraising and Development team around funding opportunities and pitching to potential funders through effective bids. Working closely with Marketing and Communications around the various campaigns in relation to the 2018 Programme. Person Specification: Essential Extensive demonstrated experience in arts and culture, with a proven record of a minimum of three years in developing and delivering programme. Experience in high-level project management. Demonstrated ability to implement business plans & strategies. Demonstrated experience and ability in the management, leadership and development of staff. Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation and analytical skills. Demonstrated sound financial management skills.

5 Sound knowledge of visual arts and digital culture, both nationally and internationally. Person Specification: Desirable Solid experience in fundraising A sound working knowledge of FACT Key Behavioural Competencies Strong management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate the organisation Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a creative team to deliver objectives A flexible, pragmatic, hands on approach with the ability to move quickly to meet changing demands Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm, and on multiple projects simultaneously The above should not be regarded as exhaustive or inclusive as there may be other duties associated with the post that FACT would require the post holder to perform.