Unique opportunity to join an established community arts charity in Gloucestershire - Art Shape

Dynamic community arts based charitable organisation, Art Shape, is looking for a new Education Manager.  This is a unique opportunity to head the highly successful education department of the organisation.

Art Shape’s Fine Art Group at the University of Gloucester

Ideally you will possess knowledge of the arts, disability awareness, planning, organisational and budget management skills, written and oral communication capabilities and an appreciation of monitoring processes and procedures.  


You will need to be available to work 3 days per week and have proven skills in the areas of education, strategic fundraising, budget management, planning and organisation, monitoring and evaluation, dissemination and data reporting and overall project management.  


Salary will be paid at government grade 22-25 (£19621-£21519) pro rata per annum dependent on experience.


This is a flexible part time post and hours are negotiable. 


Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th August 2012.
Interviews will be held at the Art Shape offices in Brockworth on Wednesday 22nd August 2012.  Please advise if you have any difficulties with this date on your application form.


For further information about Art Shape or this position please see www.artshape.org.uk or contact the office for an informal discussion.  


To obtain an application pack please contact:
Art Shape Ltd, Brockworth Court Farm, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4QU
Tel: 01452 863855 
or Email: info@artshape.org.uk


Please note that application is by completion of the application form only and in the interest of equal opportunities we will not accept CV’s instead.


Art Shape is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  If you have any specific access requirements please contact the office to discuss how we can best accommodate these.


Quotes from participants of Art Shape’s  accessible art, drama and filmmaking classes - 
“I enjoyed trying new things and being with other creative people”
“I enjoyed learning new skills, very relaxing! I enjoyed all aspects of the course”
“The teachers are very helpful and I like working with the group as we help one another”


Trainee Project Manager 
There is also an exciting opportunity for under 25s only - A 12 month Apprenticeship as a Trainee Project Manager through the Government’s Apprenticeship Programme – For this opportunity please do send a CV to Lucy Sharp in the first instance.



Artist Tutors
We have extended our curriculum this year so will need more Artist/Tutors to teach drama, film making, art, craft, volunteering skills, confidence building, sustainability and small arts business skills. You will need a PTLLS qualification (or be prepared to undertake one), a formal arts qualification and the skills and attitude to fulfil educational paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. If this describes you we'd like to hear from you. Please download an artists application form from our website at: http://www.artshape.co.uk/Opps_artists.htm