EDUCATION ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role will involve providing administrative support for projects within the Opera North Education programme.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to the Education Manager; task managed by various Activity Managers on a day to day basis.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General
· Represent the company publicly as required
· As a member of the Education Department at Opera North, play an active role in organisation-wide activities, including attending and supporting Opera North events
· Contribute to the development and delivery of Opera North Education strategy as required.
· Be a champion for Opera North and its education programme.
· Maintain an awareness of relevant legislative requirements including health and safety, safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and equal opportunities.
Core Role
· Support the delivery of projects from planning stages to final evaluation and reporting.
· Compile appropriate documentation for projects e.g. programmes, teacher packs, publicity material.
· Provide an active presence at workshop sessions where required, providing support and a welcoming environment for participants.
· Coordinate specific Education projects, or events, as required.
· Liaise with artists, participants, families and other partners and stakeholders where required.
· Assist in supporting excellent working relationships with all relevant stakeholders. including schools, teachers, participants and partners, ensuring that Opera North is represented positively at all times.
· Contribute to appropriate documentation and evaluation/monitoring of projects as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Any other duties as may reasonably be required within the level and scope of the post.
· Ensuring the highest standards of professional performance are maintained.
· Supporting and wherever possible promoting and contributing to equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
· Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions, including following Opera North health and safety procedures and co-operating with the organisation on health and safety issues.
· Participating in arrangements for performance review and appraisal.
· Ensuring that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in learning and development activities.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
All employees are expected to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before or on their first day of employment.
Education & Training / Essential/Desirable / Assessed by
Minimum of degree-level education / Essential / Application/
Certificates
Minimum of A level standard musical literacy / Essential / Application/
Certificates
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of one years’ experience working in arts administration / Essential / Application
Experience of budget monitoring / Essential / Application
Experience of monitoring and evaluation / Desirable / Application
Competencies
Organisation and planning / Essential / Interview
Interpersonal / Essential / Interview
Ability to remain calm under pressure / Essential / Interview
Enthusiasm and receptiveness to change / Essential / Interview
Communication, both verbal and written / Essential / Application/
Interview
Attention to detail / Essential / Interview
Ability to reflect on own professional performance / Essential / Interview
An awareness of diversity and how it relates to the role / Essential / Interview
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development / Essential / Interview
Special Features
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends / Essential / Interview
Flexibility to travel to touring venues (currently Salford, Nottingham and Newcastle) / Essential / Interview
DBS Clearance / Essential / Post-interview
Good standard of personal presentation / Essential / Interview
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary range: £16,500 - £18,000 per annum
Hours of work: Normally 10:00 until 18:00 hrs, Mon-Fri; early morning, evening and weekend work may be required
Type of contract: Permanent Full Time
Normal place of work: Opera North, Premier House, Upper Briggate, Leeds. (Travel to other locations around the North of England, or further afield, may be required)
Holiday entitlement: 33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays per annum
Pension: Opera North will automatically enrol you into the company pension upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will make a contribution equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will not be required to make a personal contribution to qualify. Opera North reserves the right to make changes to its pension scheme.
CRB: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
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