Arts Officer

BSNI are working with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to recruit a Arts Officer (Education) – Management. This role is temporary.

Job title
Arts Officer (Education) – Management
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
16 Nov 2026
Target end date
04 Apr 2027
Duration
20 Weeks

Hours per week
36

Rate
PAYE: £21.55 per hour

Job location
2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT30 6BP, United Kingdom

Be available to work outside normal office hours including evenings/ weekends and bank/public holidays when required. Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post*. Availability to act as key holder (Call Out)

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
To manage in conjunction with the Arts Officer (Programming) the Arts Service, staff and resources, including the Down Arts Centre building.

To be responsible for the district wide development of arts programming by working in partnership with external bodies to ensure that Down District Council takes the lead in meeting the arts development needs of Down district.

To devise, implement and monitor the Arts Service Visual and Participatory Arts Programme by demonstrating and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of local and national artists and practitioners and audience development practice.

Duties and Responsibilities
To lead, motivate and appraise those staff reporting directly to the post holder within agreed timescales and promote the development of staff to ensure the coordination of all work programmes to meet and achieve the objectives of the Council
To demonstrate and maintain a specialist knowledge of the visual and participatory arts in Northern Ireland and to maintain a good understanding of the key trends in these areas across the UK and Ireland. To develop and promote effectively the Council�s provision of visual and participatory arts services.
To have overall responsibility for the maintenance of a safe working environment, ensuring that health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
To prepare financial estimates for the service and deliver the service within the predetermined budgets.
To prepare, implement and monitor business plans and to evaluate and agree/review performance objectives for the service; to contribute through the Assistant Director to the Corporate Plan and budget.
To prepare, implement and monitor a risk register for the Arts Service and give a stewardship statement as required to the Assistant Director or Director on the management of the register.
To develop, monitor and review Arts Service strategies, policies and procedures to meet the current and future requirements in line with best practice and change legislation, which support the Council�s corporate plan.
Identify and negotiate contracts with all service providers of visual and participatory arts events, ensuring that all relevant legal requirements are fulfilled.  Ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to cover the Council�s liability in respect of insurance, security and Health and Safety for the visual and participatory arts programme.
To prepare reports for Council and Committee meetings as required by the Assistant Director.
To authorise the purchase of goods and/or services in accordance with the Council�s procurement policy.
To design, implement and monitor marketing and audience development activities for the Arts Service and for the individual events within each season programme.
To collaborate with other services, departments and external organisations in the promotion of festivals and other events that promote Down district.
To identify and bid for financial resources from third parties, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources within the allocated areas of responsibility.
Carry out evaluation and research in order to develop the services.
To act as Duty Officer, taking full charge of the Arts Centre Building and other venues/sites when appropriate. This involves working outside normal hours.
To contribute to corporate, departmental and regional working groups as required.
To assist with the implementation of the Council�s Emergency Plan when required.
To ensure that corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

No Job description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.

For further information contact Jessica or Debbie on [phone removed]

This role is temporary.

BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.