Full-time, 37 hours per week
12-month contract (maternity cover)
Grade D: Starting salary of £42,589
Location: This role is based at the Arts Council of Wales offices in Colwyn Bay. We are currently working in a hybrid way.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).
We operate an Equal Opportunities Recruitment Policy and welcome applications from all sections of the community in Welsh or English. However, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and transgender individuals are under-represented within the Arts Council’s workforce and as such we would particularly encourage applications from candidates from these under-represented groups.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable stepping into the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.
About Creative Learning
The Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales are collaborating on a major project to enhance the quality of creative learning in Wales’ schools. An ambitious programme of activity has been set out in Creative Learning through the arts – an action plan for Wales.
The Plan set out a joint implementation strategy that has enabled the Arts Council and Welsh Government to work together to implement the recommendations contained in the Arts in Education review report (Smith 2013). The plan has been successfully delivered over the 8 years from 2015 – 2023 and the Welsh Government has agreed to continue to work in partnership with the Arts Council of Wales until 2025.
About Project Leads
There are 6 Project Leads (including this vacancy) and between them they cover the range of duties described in the job description. They support the Programme Manager in the development of policy and strategy in relation to the Creative Learning through the Arts programme, and its successful delivery. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
About you
You will have a passion for the arts and education, as well as the vision to manage and implement initiatives that advance the Arts and Creative Learning plan. You will need to be able to communicate well with colleagues and stakeholders and work in partnership with Education, Arts and/or creative learning. You will ideally also have sound knowledge of project management techniques and quality assurance approaches.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh and fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is essential for this role. Upon appointment we can support you to develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
How to apply
Please submit an Application Form and an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales If you’d like to submit your application in a different format e.g. video or voice note, please get in touch with us first.
Closing date: Midnight, Friday 24 May 2024
Interviews: Tuesday, June 11 2024