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Job description

Education officer (circus)

This is a new post created to support the Community and Education Producer with the smooth running of the programme. The post holder will be line managed by the Community and Education Producer.

This is a part-time post (20 hours per week) and the post holder will be employed on a PAYE basis.

KEY TASKS

These will include:

taking bookings for workshops, agreeing fees, making all practical arrangements
providing the bookkeeper with all relevant information for the issuing of invoices and the tracking and authorising of payments
contracting tutors from within our established pool of freelance practitioners and providing them with the information needed to fulfil their contracts effectively
seeking feedback from partners and learners as part of the company’s continual process of performance monitoring and evaluation
maintaining accurate records of all activity and compiling data to support the company’s continual process of target monitoring and evaluation
marketing all activity to potential partners and participants
ensuring that all company policies are maintained, and in particular ensuring that the company complies with all relevant legislation in respect of child protection and health and safety
recommending improvements where necessary to the Community & Education Producer
working with the director of circus and community to develop new strands of community and education work and new and exciting community and education projects

This role is currently part-time. However we anticipate that the right candidate will be able to increase activity and could become full-time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team, to support and grow our community and education activities.

Essential

proven computer skills with experience of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
good administration and organisational skills with the ability to keep clear and accurate records
friendly approachable manner and positive attitude. Experience of working with a wide variety of people, both professionals and volunteers.
a good understanding of the community arts sector
ability to plan work and time independently, but also as part of a small team
experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
current driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

understanding of arts development practise
an interest and knowledge of circus arts
desk top publishing skills
marketing and audience development experience
*experience of assessing training needs and of developing training programmes