Head of Theatre, Arts & Culture

Person Specification

Criteria

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Essential

/ Desirable
Experience / Proven track record in successfully devising and implementing a cross art form strategyincluding significant fundraising and revenue generation activities.(A/I)
At least 5 years’ experience in programming and delivering large events including commissioning and promoting new work and innovative approaches to producing work.(A/I)
Experience of commercial and cultural programming to achieve financial and audience development and participation targets.(A/I)
Experience of successfully establishing and managing large budgets, and reviewing performance of business using multiple indicators and sources of data and business intelligence. (A/I)
Creating artistic strategies and producing or co-producing events and or shows.(A/I)
Demonstrable understanding of the operational and technical management needs of atheatre or live performance venue.(A/I) / An understanding of funding systemsand processes.(I)
Generation of revenue streams from sponsorship and grant applications. (A/I)
Sales and marketing experience within a cultural and commercial environment. (A/I)
Developing services and participation opportunities within a community environment.(A/I)
Experience of working with national organisations (A/I)
Experience of producing management and executive reports linked to key performance indicators (A/I)
Education & Qualifications / Educated to degree level or at least three years’ experience achieved working in a programming role in a Theatre / Cultural environment(A/I)
Demonstrated business, management or cultural and arts industry professional development trainingundertaken. (I)
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies / Excellent breadth of knowledge of a range of art forms. (A/I)
Leadership and management skills to inspire the team to deliver excellent performance and customer services.(I)
Capable of attracting new business, retaining existing clients and customers and increasing income through commercial or fundraising activities.(A/I)
Able to establish innovative and engaging strategies to ensure that deliver artistically engaging and commercially successful performances.(A/I) / Ability to persuade commercial partners of the value of the Arts(A/I)
A wide range of national contacts amongst key arts and commercial promoters to attract the best artists to perform, within the budgets and capabilities of the Newport Live venues. (I)
Ability to communicate effectively using the Welsh Language (I)
Personal Attributes / Leader of people with excellent communicationand inter personnel skills (I)
Able to evidence the achievement of targets and outcomes (I)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills(I)
Intrinsically motivated and driven to achieve excellence(A/I)
To be passionate about the value of arts and culture within a community environment(A/I)
Able to balance a wide and varied workload and prioritise effectively. (A)
Possess the ability to work regular, evenings, weekends and bank holidays(A)
Other / Able to deploy a number of communication techniques to achieve effective understanding (A)
Ability to travel widely within the UK(I)
Current Driving Licence (I) / Understanding of operating in a charitable and not for profit environment (I)

Method of assessment (* M.O.A.)

A: Application form (including shortlisting)

C:Certificate

E:Exercise

I:Interview

P:Presentation

T:Test

AC:Assessment Centre

Candidates must demonstrate in their application that they meet all essential shortlisting requirements to be considered for an interview with Newport Live.

Revision Date 9th March 2018