Community Relationships Officer JOB APPLICATION PACK

Thank you for your interest in the post of Community Relationships Officer at Salisbury Playhouse. Please find a job description, person specification, application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. For further information about the theatre please visit our website

To apply for the post, please complete the application form and send it to with the job title in the subject line or by post (marking the envelope with the codeCRO) to:

Administration Department

Salisbury Playhouse

Malthouse Lane

SALISBURY

SP2 7RA

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 13/3/2017. Interviews are planned to take place during the week commencing 23rd March 2017; please advise in your application if you are NOT available during this period.

If you wish to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact Louise Dancy on 01722 345164

We will endeavour to inform you by e-mail within three weeks of the closing date if your application has been unsuccessful.

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in Salisbury Playhouse.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Salisbury Playhouse welcomes applications from a diverse range of applicants and selects applicants in accordance with its Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.

We therefore encourage applications from all ethnicities and faiths, all genders and sexualities and disabled and non-disabled applicants.

ACCESS

If you would like to submit your application in another format we would be happy to accommodate this. Please contact Howard Meaden on 01722 345173 or email: so that suitable alternatives can be discussed. Please also advise us of any special requirements needed to facilitate your participation in an interview should you be shortlisted.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES

Job Description and Person Specification

Please read the person specification and job description carefully. You should ensure that you meet all the essential criteria before submitting an application. Use the person specification as a guide to completing the section of the application form entitled 'Information in Support of Your Application'

Please type on this form or write clearly and legibly in black ink.

Please complete the form in detail. No CVs will be considered.

Data Protection

The information given on this form will be used to create a shortlist for interviews. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the recruitment process. This application form will be kept on file for a maximum of twelve months and then destroyed. Should any job opportunities arise in the future for which we think you may be suitable, we may send you application details about the vacancy. In addition, we may contact you in the future for feedback on our recruitment procedures. Signature of the application forms indicates your consent to the data being used in this manner.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To help us monitor our equal opportunities policy, we would be grateful if you could complete the enclosed Equal Opportunities monitoring form. When your application is received, this form is removed and is not used during the short-listing process. The information submitted is kept in the strictest confidence, following Data Protection requirements, and will only be used to monitor and analyse the progress of the Theatre's Equal Opportunity Policy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE TAKE PART COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS OFFICER

RESPONSIBLE TOTAKE PART PROGRAMME MANAGER

BACKGROUND TO THE ROLE: Salisbury Playhouse has a busy Take Part department which offers participatory experiences for children, young people and adults both in and outside the building which connects with the core work of the organisation. It is extremely important we are able to connect with the community both locally and regionally in order to plan, develop and deliver projects appropriate to the needs of the community.

This is a new post which has grown out of the restructured Take Part Department in 2015 to complement the existing posts of Take Part Programme Manager, Creative Learning Director, Youth Theatre Director and BTEC Course Leader. This role is initially fixed term for 1 year.

Salisbury Playhouse is currently undergoing a period of change involving closer working with the other Arts Organisations in the city, at this time it is hugely important that our relationship with the community is strong so were are able to celebrate with them the strength and coherence of the arts offer we will be able to provide.

PURPOSE OF ROLE: To ensure Salisbury Playhouse is well positioned to respond to the needs of the local and regional community by engaging and developing relationships with key groups, organisations and community leaders. The successful candidate doesn’t need to be a Theatre practitioner but it is imagined they will have some delivery skills that may be used as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Engagement

In consultation with the Take Part Programme Manager support the development of the community programmerelating to the core artistic programme
Build and develop meaningful relationships with groups that qualify under pre-agreed criteria.
Work in collaboration with those communities to ensure the effective development of projects
Connect with statutory and non-statutory organisations in order to identify relevant areas of priority for the delivery of community projects
Attend meetings with partners to identify and develop funding and project opportunities
Engage with identified priority groups of children and young people outside educational settings e.g. children in care, children with disabilities or children at risk, ensuring their inclusion in Salisbury Playhouse activities for children and young people
Engage with groups of adults facing disadvantage through circumstances such as disability, social exclusion or mental health issues
Support thedevelopment and promotion of Salisbury Playhouse projects relating to health and well being
Attend community events on behalf of Salisbury Playhouse delivering relevant activities as appropriate
Be an ambassador for Salisbury Playhouse and articulate to the community the key messages of the organisation

Strategy, Planning, Monitoring & Delivery

Contribute to the development of a range of activities and participation projects for identified communities both in house and in other settings.
Alongside the rest of the Take Part team contribute to the monitoring and review of the theatre’s Take Part strategy within the context of the artistic policy
With the Take Part Team monitor and developa community engagement programme that reflects a commitment to diversity and offers a broad and equal range of opportunity
Enable identified groups to have access to Arts Award qualifications where appropriate
Maintain a keen awareness of developments in community projects and arts and health within theatre contexts and endeavour to ensure that Salisbury Playhouse is leading in such areas.
To report and feedback to immediate colleagues and the wider organisation on developments with partners and maintain a high profile internally and externally for this area of work
Ensure that diversity and access are positively considered in all aspects of the role

Team Working

Work with the Take Part Programme Manager, Creative Learning Director and the Youth Theatre Director to ensure a cohesive ethos for the department’s work
Contribute to ensuring best practice in working with vulnerable children, young people and adults is delivered throughout the Take Part team and across the theatre
Monitor, assess and record work according to relevant criteria provided by funders and Salisbury Playhouse
Create and update a database of contacts and information to be made available to the Take Part Team

Other

Attend training, conferences andindustry events as required by the Take Part Team
Maintain an up to date awareness of community engagement, health and well being advances, and personal and professional development
Support and promote all company policy, with specific attention to Equality & Diversity, Customer Care, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Data Protection.
All other duties as reasonably requested to ensure the smooth operation of the Take Part team

General

To always act in the best interests of Salisbury Playhouse
To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Salisbury Playhouse
To agree to abide by Salisbury Playhouse’s policies,as set out in the Staff Handbook
To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Salisbury Playhouse
To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible

To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

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CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Essential

A qualification at degree level or equivalent professional experience in community arts / arts and health/ disability lead arts within a theatre context
A good working knowledge of community theatre practice, arts and health practice and disability led arts practice both in the UK and internationally
An understanding and passion for forward thinking, socially engaged arts practice
Experience of working on outreach projects within an arts context
Knowledge of Arts Award
Highly articulate with persuasive communication skills
Effective and efficient IT skills
Excellent organisation and presentation skills
Self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Thorough knowledge of safeguarding issues, particularly in relation to vulnerable young people
To have a confident personality
To be an effective communicator
To be a strong team-worker
To have a willingness to share skills and learn from others
A willingness to work evenings and weekends where necessary
Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable
Experience of working with children, young people and adults who find themselves in difficult circumstances or are at risk e.g. adults with learning disabilities, young offenders or children in care
Experience of working as a theatre practitioner (director, actor or writer)
Experience of working professionally in an arts organisation
Proven knowledge of current trends within theatre and arts practice, and creative learning
The ability to devise and lead projects and workshops
Arts Award Adviser experience
Experience of managing budgets
Driving licence

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary: £20,000 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 16 hours per week. It is expected that one day per week is spent in the office (preferably Friday) to update the Take Part team, engage with existing Salisbury Playhouse community activity and carry out relevant administrative tasks. The remaining hours are expected to be spent in the community attending events, meetings, networking events and conferences as well as visiting Playhouse community projects. These hours will be monitored through timesheets on a 6 weekly basis and it is understood that not all hours will be carried out each week but may peak at certain times depending on activity.

FIXED TERM 1 YEAR

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE POST OF:

This form should be completed as fully as possible. You may continue any section on to additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Personal Information
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DECLARATION
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Education/Qualifications

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Employment History

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Additional Information

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Supporting Statement

Please explain why you would like this post, stating what qualities you think you can bring to the job and give any additional information you feel supports your application. This will enable us to see how your particular skills match up to the requirements of the job. It is, therefore, important that you tell us as much as possible about yourself in relation to all the items listed in the skills and experience section of the job description.
REFERENCESPlease give the names and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be your present employer, if applicable:
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EQUAL OPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Salisbury Playhouse is committed to equality and as part of this process we need to monitor applicants.
The information requested on this form is required solely for this purpose and it in no way influences the recruitment and selection process. No name is to be given on the forms and completion is entirely voluntary; non-completion will have no effect on the consideration of your application. The information collected on this form is confidential and will be separated from your application form on arrival.

Age:

/ Under 25 / 25-34 / 35-44 / 45-54 / Over 64
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Do you have a disability? / Yes / No
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Ethnic Make up

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Black or British Black
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