Information for the role of Creative Arts Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Salary £19,723 per annum for 21.75 hours per week Downing College in the University of Cambridge is seeking an arts administrator to deliver its varied programme of events across the creative arts. The College prides itself on its commitment to the arts, with a professional gallery devoted to modern and contemporary art, a purpose-built theatre, and dedicated directors of drama and music. The Creative Arts Coordinator will work across the arts in Downing College (music, drama, creative writing and visual arts) including support for the Heong Gallery exhibition programme. Based in the Communications Office, and working closely with the Communications Manager and the Keeper of the Heong Gallery, the Creative Arts Coordinator will be central to the many different creative activities that take place in the College throughout the academic year. This position would suit a candidate with some experience in arts administration who has a particular interest in gallery work. About Downing College Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness. The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 200 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities. Details of the role The post of Creative Arts Coordinator is a fixed-term, part-time role covering maternity for up to 14 months. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates. The hours of work are to be worked flexibly as required, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. Some weekend working required from time to time. The annual salary is £19,723 per annum for 21.75 hours per week, which is based on a full-time equivalent salary of £32,872 per annum (Step 41 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. The list of benefits is available in the advert document attached above or a full list is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application Process To apply for this position click “Apply Now” to complete an application form. You are able to upload a copy of your CV in support of your application. Closing date: Monday 5 January 2025 at midday. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR ( recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk ) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office: Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 334820 Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ