Arts Development Officer

Arts Development officer required - fixed term and part time.

This is a 2 year fixed term post with Caerphilly County Borough Council Arts development team. Working on developing creative activities for residents within Caerphilly County Borough that deliver on CCBC core priorities. The role involves developing activity in underserved communities where arts activity is low with a focus on participation and wellbeing. We aim to fulfil Welsh Governments core aim of making all citizens more creatively active and be a proactive advocate of arts provision as a tool for change. The applicant will need to be educated to a degree level and have an understanding of the arts sector.

Arts Development is a small team based in Blackwood Miners Institute. Work will be carried out at the venue, at home and in the community with occasional evening or weekend work, so car use is essential.

The applicant must be comfortable with admin tasks and have skills in office software, social media and project planning to develop and promote the work.

The post holder should be able to work with a range of people in the arts, funders and in the community with a particular focus on wellbeing and community engagement. Developing and maintain relationships, evaluation and planning are core elements of the post.

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact David Chamberlain on 07841 799947 or email: chambd@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.