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10 December 2021
Recruitment Call: Creative Engagement Programme Manager - now closed
Update: This opportunity has now closed.
We are seeking to recruit a Programme Manager to support the work of the Creative Engagement Department at managerial level.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19 January 2022.
Reporting to the Head of Creative Engagement and working closely with the wider team, the Programme Manager will lead the efficient management and development of our creative engagement programmes, helping us achieve our ambitious aims to connect the citizens of Dublin through culture and conversation.
Within this key role in the department, you will build supportive and collaborative relationships with citizens, communities, cultural partners and artists, and further develop creative programmes which embed cultural experiences and increase cultural participation throughout Dublin’s neighbourhoods.
Role requirements
The ideal person for this role will have:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
- Previous experience of line management/supervision or team leadership
- Evidence of an in-depth understanding and experience of developing successful community-led projects in collaboration with artists or other cultural practitioners
- A track record of engaging positively and building supportive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong IT skills and a proficiency in GSuite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the work of Dublin City Council Culture Company and its ambitions
- An interest in culture, heritage and arts, and the provision of cultural services at a local and national level
- Ability to plan, organise and lead a project, to work independently, and to work to deadlines, with flexibility around working hours
- An instinctive ability to think creatively - to try, fail, learn, and try again
Position summary
Post Title: Creative Engagement Programme Manager, Dublin City Council Culture Company
Post Status: Fixed term contract for 2 years, a 6 month probationary period applies.
Location: Dublin City Council Culture Company HQ, 14 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1 and Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Reports to: Head of Creative Engagement, Dublin City Council Culture Company
Key relationships: Creative Engagement team, venue teams at 14 Henrietta Street and Richmond Barracks, Engagement department and the communications and administration teams.
Salary: Salary of €39,000 per annum
Pension: A contribution of 10% of salary will be made to an agreed pension savings scheme subject to the individual contributing a similar percentage.
How to apply
Applications are now invited from applicants who meet these published requirements.
Applications must include the following:
- CV (including the names and contact details of two referees). Note that referees will not be contacted without prior consent.
- A letter (no more than two pages) citing how your specific skills, knowledge and experience to date relate to the role specification and requirements set out here.
- And a one page letter outlining why you would like to work with the Culture Company and which parts of our work you are most interested in.
Completed applications should be sent by email only to recruitment@dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie with “Creative Engagement Programme Manager” in the subject line. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Closing date for this application is Wednesday, 19 January 2022.