Contract: Fixed Term to 31/03/2030, Grant Funded
Location of post: Hybrid Working (Home/ Margam Country Park Office)
About the role:
This is an exciting time to work within the newly established Leisure, Tourism, Heritage and Culture Department within Neath Port Talbot Council. As a result of the creation of the new Neath Port Talbot Culture Strategy there is a renewed focus on investing in heritage, culture, tourism and the creative arts alongside our partners and stakeholders in the area.
We are currently seeking an experienced arts development professional to join our team in the post of Arts Development Manager. The role is part funded by NPTCBC, Arts Council Wales and the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.
The postholder will take a strategic lead on ensuring that the arts are available to all within Neath Port Talbot. This will be achieved by working in partnership with local and national organisations to promote creative cohesion in communities through co-planned and co-funded programmes and strategies.
About you:
Do you have:
* Practical experience of developing arts related programmes and of setting up associated programme management systems
* Extensive experience of working in partnership and coordinating a diverse group of people.
* Working knowledge of the issues facing local and national arts and culture sectors
* A degree in arts or culture related field.
* Ability to establish good working relations with public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
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Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are essential when appointed to the post.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,280.00-£40,777.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person