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Art Bytes Project Coordinator (South), dot-art

  •  East
  •  Â£15k-20k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 9, 2025
  •  Lucy Byrne
  •  hello@artbytes.co.uk
  • #Visual arts

Description

Job Summary

dot-art Services CIC would like to appoint a freelance Project Coordinator (to cover the South West, South East, East and Greater London) to facilitate and develop the national Art Bytes Programme.

Job Description

dot-art Services CIC would like to appoint a freelance Project Coordinator (to cover the South West, South East, East and Greater London) to facilitate and develop the national Art Bytes Programme. Applicants should have a background in arts and education, and experience of working independently, with multiple partners and on complex projects. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the recruitment of schools, the day-to-day management and delivery of the online programme and act as main point of contact for all involved in their areas, including teachers, partner organisations and supporters.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. Experience of working in arts education and having great contacts in the wider education sector are a must. Knowledge of current issues and initiatives within arts education (both primary and secondary) as well as the National Curriculum is highly desirable.

Job Description:

  • Job Title: Project Coordinator (South), Art Bytes (Freelance)
  • Salary / Fees: £27,000 pro rata, (3 days per week, term time only / 42 weeks / 126 days @ £105 per day). There will also be an allowance for travel expenses. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own PAYE / NI.
  • Hours: Part Time (3 days per week, flexible)
  • Contract Length: Fixed Term 11 months from September 25 (possibility of extension)
  • Location: Home
  • Responsible to: Managing Director
  • Reporting to: Project Manager

Please note: The post holder will be subject a DBS check. You will be required to provide the necessary documentation for the checks to be carried out. The project will cover the cost of obtaining the disclosure and reserves the right to request additional DBS checks at any time in the future.

Job Requirements

Essential

Experience of managing multi-agency/partnership projects, ideally within the arts.

Excellent contacts within the education sector.

Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.

Excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to manage a diverse workload in an evolving environment.

Experience of sales and promotion for creative programmes and events.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Excellent IT skills and PC literacy including a working knowledge of Dropbox, Outlook and Office.

A confident and outgoing personality.

Desirable

Educated to degree level.

Experience of working within the education sector.

Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.

Knowledge and understanding of the Artsmark and Arts Award schemes.

Working knowledge of Wordpress

Experience of using Hubspot or similar CRM system.

A current valid driving licence and the use of a vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose


To coordinate all aspects of the Art Bytes Programme in the South (South West, South East, East and Greater London), ensuring its smooth operation, significant growth and sustainability. This will involve building and successfully maintaining relationships with large numbers of schools across your area and, alongside the Project Manager, ensuring that each stage of the program is monitored, evaluated and successfully executed.

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How to Apply

Please read the full job description and complete the application form here: https://form.jotform.com/dotart/art-bytes-project-coordinator-south

For an informal chat about the role, please email [email protected]

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