Posts involving work in educational establishments are subject to the provisions of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 (POCVA)
TEMPORARY CREATIVE YOUTH PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
JOB REF: C08013
SILVERWOOD CENTRE, LURGAN
(MATERNITY LEAVE COVER FROM JUNE 2008 – Posts continuing until 31 March 2009 may be subject to extension or review/reduction by the employing authority, as appropriate)
SALARY : NJC Pts 33-36 £26,835 - £28,919 per annum (£14.2957 - £15.4059 per hour) (under review)
HOURS : 36 per week
Essential Criteria
• A third level qualification (minimum HNC/D);
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in the arts in either education or community and/or voluntary sectors in relation to provision for children and young people;
• Practical experience of planning and delivering arts programmes;
• Experience of planning, organising and leading training;
• Experience of events management;
• Experience of managing groups and meetings;
• Project management experience which involves a knowledge and experience of finance, evaluation and partnership development;
• Specialist knowledge of the arts sector in Northern Ireland and the integration of arts into the formal and non-formal sectors;
• Knowledge and understanding of the arts and cultural sector in Northern Ireland particularly in relation to children and young people;
• Good knowledge of the Creative Youth Partnership scheme;
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage sessions which involve a range of participants and work as part of a team;
• Highly developed skills in: oral, written and interpersonal communication; leadership; personal effectiveness i.e. time management, initiative, forward planning; and ICT;
• An enthusiasm and belief in the vision and ethos of CYP;
• Available to work unsociable hours at evenings and weekends where appropriate; and
• Possess a valid driving licence and have use of a car or have access to a form of transport which will enable the postholder to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable Criteria
• An honours degree or equivalent qualification in the arts;
• Additional qualification in education, community or voluntary arts;
• Experience of establishing local and regional networks;
• Working knowledge of the CYP scheme;
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland schools' arts curricula and Youth Service curriculum.
It is anticipated that interviews for the CYP Development Officer post will be held on week commencing 26 May 2008
Applications must be returned not later than 4.00pm on Tuesday 20 May 2008
Information packs and application
forms are available for downloading above.
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