|
|
|
Voluntary Arts Scotland > arts jobs > current arts jobs
Instructions for adding a job Scots Music Group - Volunteer Co-ordinator (Administration function) - posted 09.9.2010 area: Edinburgh
deadline: Wednesday 22 September 2010
The Scots Music Group (SMG) is recruiting a new post of Volunteer Co-ordinator who will be responsible for establishing effective systems to manage and support the volunteers who perform the administration function for the organisation, ensuring the smooth running of the SMG office. They are looking for someone who is a good communicator with strong IT skills, experience of working in an administration capacity and the ability to manage volunteers.
The post is at a fixed fee of £3500. The new worker will join a small team in a busy SMG office and support the running of around 40 weekly classes in the traditional music, song and dance plus their monthly Ceilidhs. More information about the post can be found at www.scotsmusic.org/info/recruitment
National Youth Orchestras of Scotland - Secretary / Office Assistant - posted 08.9.2010 area: Glasgow
deadline: Friday 17 September 2010
The role of Secretary/Office Assistant will be to offer secretarial duties and PA assistance to the Chief Executive and administrative and clerical duties to the NYOS Staff. This is a busy post, working two days a week with a dedicated team to encourage and train young musicians from all over Scotland, providing them with opportunities in orchestral and jazz ensembles of the highest calibre.
The Secretary/Office Assistant will be responsible for incoming telephone calls, incoming and outgoing mail, database and e-mail operation and administration, filing procedures, assisting general mailings and other daily office procedures.
The post holder will be expected to have previous secretarial experience, a confident telephone manner, good communication skills, be efficient and flexible, capable of working to deadlines, show initiative, enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. A background in music would be desirable.
This is a job-share/part-time post; two days per week Monday and Tuesday). Salary £15,000 per annum pro rata. Please address your letter of application to Eva Flannery, Administrator, NYOS, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow G3 7JT and send together with a CV and contact details of two referees. E-mail applications can be sent to info@nyos.co.uk. Further details from NYOS 0141 332 8311.
WHALE Arts Agency - Manager (Maternity Cover) - posted 08.9.2010 deadline: Tuesday 28 September 2010, 5pm
WHALE Arts Agency is a community arts organisation based in the purpose built WHALE Arts Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. It provides arts activities for over 1,300 children and adults a year that inspire change for people and their community. WHALE is currently seeking an experienced, creative and motivated person to cover the maternity leave of the Manager and Chief Executive. The role encompasses a wide variety of tasks and would suit a candidate experienced in managing mid-size organisations or large scale projects.
The post-holder will manage the WHALE Arts Centre and staff team, overseeing the delivery and ongoing development of a programme of arts activities designed to address community issues in areas of deprivation in the South West of Edinburgh. He/she will work strategically with the voluntary Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic and financial plans. She/he will access funding to support core costs and develop new programmes; and ensure that strategic and funding objectives are met, proving outcomes through effective full project monitoring and evaluation.
This is a full-time post, maternity cover (up to one year). Start date: 5 January 2011. Salary: up to £29,500. For an application pack, please telephone Alison Reeves on 0131 458 3267 or email: alison@whalearts.co.uk. See www.whalearts.co.uk for more information about WHALE Arts.
Gilmerton Singers - Musical Director - posted 08.9.2010 area: Edinburgh
The Gilmerton Singers, a small community choir based on the south side of Edinburgh, are looking for a new leader. They meet on Friday mornings from 10am - 12 noon. They sing for pleasure - a wide variety of music. There is a small financial payment. If you, or anyone you know, is interested, please contact Craigie Allan on tel: 0131 663 6229.
Peacock Visual Arts - Artist - posted 08.9.2010 area: Aberdeen
deadline: Tuesday 14 September 2010
Peacock Visual Arts is looking for an artist to lead their young curators programme, Curator Kulture. Six days of artistic experimentation, creation and curatorial creative thinking with a group of young people (aged 10 – 15) in Peacock’s main gallery. They are looking for workshop proposals in any medium which detail how the artist will guide the group in creating and curating work for exhibiting in Peacock’s main gallery space.
Proposals should incorporate dynamic explorations of curatorial practice as well as creative practices that the young people can engage in. Dates: 12–14 & 19–21 Oct 2010 (6 days). Artist’s Fee: £600 + Prep & Development allowance. Materials Budget: £500. Please send outline proposals and CVs to ashley@peacockvisualarts.co.uk.
Out of the Blue – Skilled craftspeople - posted 03.9.2010  area: Edinburgh
Every Saturday, Out of the Blue runs ‘Tinker Tailor’, which offers a selection of skilled craftspeople who can help mend those broken annoying little things that clutter up your house!. Tinker Tailor is currently looking for skilled craftspeople who have mending skills in the following areas:
• Small furniture
• Jewellery
• Electrical items – radios, kettles, irons
• Bikes
• Clothes
• Watches
• Toys
• Umbrellas
• Leather – bags, belts
For more information about fees and how to apply, visit www.2outoftheblue.org.uk/Tinker%20Tailor%20Job%20description.pdf
Fèis Bharraigh – Administrator - posted 03.9.2010 area: Isle of Barra
deadline: Thursday 23 September 2010, 5pm
The main duties of the post will be to organise Fèis Bharraigh, a week‐long tuition-based festival for children and young people which takes place in July. Also, with direction from the Fèis Bharraigh committee, to coordinate Barrafest, a two day music festival. The administrator will also be required to support the Fèis committee to maintain and develop a programme of evening classes and workshops.
The post is initially for one year and will be part‐time for 20 hours per week. Pay will be a minimum of £8.14 p/h (APT&C Point 20) depending on experience. An Enhanced Disclosure check will be required. For more information or an application pack please contact Karen Mackinnon, Chair on email: mackinnonk3@aol.com or tel: 01871 890717/755.
New Moves International – Chair - posted 03.9.2010 deadline: 11 October 2010
New Moves International, the production company of one of Europe’s leading international performance festivals based in Glasgow, is seeking an exceptional Chair to provide leadership and direction to the Board ensuring it fulfils its strategic and governance requirements. The Company’s extensive history has demonstrated a process of cultural evolution that has served practitioners and audiences alike. The company anticipates further refinement, reflecting contemporary creative practice, new audience needs and the opportunities offered by working in partnership with other Scottish stakeholders. The balance between supporting emerging talent and bringing major, iconic performers to Scottish audiences is key but the delivery vehicle is for a festival with an exciting new shape that moves beyond the National Review of Live Art, which reached its 30th anniversary in 2010.
They are seeking an experienced individual with a commitment to the Company’s vision and aims. The Chair must be an excellent communicator who can exercise sound independent judgment, command respect and has an ability to think and act creatively. The Chair will also need to be able to bring sufficient hands-on capability in support of the Chief Executive and her team. If you think you are the person they are looking for please contact Nikki Milican, Chief Executive, New Moves International for further information on the role, responsibilities and application process at email: nikki_newmoves@mac.com Further information about New Moves International can be found at www.newmoves.co.uk
North Edinburgh Arts – Manager and Maintenance Officer - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: 14 September 2010
North Edinburgh Arts is seeking to fill the following posts:
Manager - To plan and manage the delivery of the core weekly arts and seasonal events programme, to oversee all aspects of short and long term hires and lets, to promote NEA to a wide range of users, and to support members of the NEA staff team. This is a part-time post, 25 hours per week with regular evening and Saturday working. Salary £25,000 pro rata
Maintenance Officer - To maintain the fabric of the NEA building and keep it in a good state of repair, and to ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable environment is maintained for all users and staff members. This is a part-time post, 16 hours per week working from 9am-1pm Tues-Fri. Salary £15,000 pro rata.
Application pack are available from email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk or tel: 0131 315 2151.
Aberdeen City Council - Artist - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: Wednesday 22 September 2010
Aberdeen City Council's Arts Development Team seek an artist specialising in generating work within the public realm, with a strong understanding of collaborative practice and comfortable developing methods of consultation, participation and community involvement, leading to the production of a temporary art piece (to be located within the Green area in late January/early February 2011).
This project will form part of Aberdeen City Council's larger 'Art Engagement' project, focussing on the impact public art in all its many forms can have on a community and the city as whole, breaking down the barriers towards long term engagement, participation and retention of creativity within the city. Fee £5,000. For a brief and further information about how to apply, visit www.artsdevelopment.co.uk or http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Arts/whitespace/art_engagement.asp
|
|
