Arts & Culture Project Content Coordinator – Cultural Impact Award - Fixed Term (12 months)
Arts & Culture Project Content Coordinator – Cultural Impact Award - Fixed Term (12 months) role at Barnet Council.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About The Role
The post holder will support the delivery of the Council’s cultural programmes, including the Cultural Impact Award and other creative placemaking, public art initiatives, and grant-funded activities. They will assist with project administration, communications, and reporting, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
A key part of the role involves generating and coordinating content for communications for press and social media and digital channels such as the Art in Barnet and Cultural Impact Award webpages, ensuring timely and accurate communication of arts and culture activities. The post holder will help maintain key planning documents, update communication channels, and ensure smooth coordination of meetings and events.
This is a hands-on support role requiring flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to working across service areas to help promote Barnet’s culture and heritage offer.
Please download the Job description for this role.
About You
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in project management / arts management
* Strong proven experience of generating communications content for web, social media and press
* Knowledge of best practice in communications including the latest trends in digital and social media
* Good communication skills: able to communicate confidently and persuasively both orally and in writing
* Good relationship management skills to work with external stakeholders, artists, internal teams
What We Offer
* 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
* A range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
* Payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance
How To Apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking “Apply” to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Rebekka Deighton on rebekka.deighton@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview.
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months. We may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account used to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. If you have not heard from us within four working weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted.
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