Programme and Partnership Manager

Main Duties

We are seeking a dynamic Programme and Partnership Manager to lead the ambitious Enfield of Dreams project, working closely with UP Projects’ Founder & Artistic Director and Producer (Learning & Participation), the wider team at UP Projects, Enfield Council and Enfield’s creative partners.

Your work will include:

• Overseeing  six creative, public realm projects that are developed through processes of co-creation between  cross-disciplinary teams of cultural partner organisations, creative practitioners and young people;

• Overseeing a creative learning programme to be delivered in five secondary schools or youth groups;

• Developing and coordinating a learning & leadership skills development programme for a group of 15 young people (18-30) –  nurturing creative talent into the cultural and creative industries – working closely with Enfield’s Young Creatives Network Coordinator;

• Facilitating capability building and networking for the Enfield Creative Network of cultural organisations and individual practitioners;

• Overseeing the evaluation of the project (working with an external evaluator) and contributing to a final learning sharing event.

• Overseeing the audience development plan, working closely with the creative partners, to ensure that communication is tailored to engage Enfield’s diverse communities.

• Managing the Enfield of Dreams budget and ensuring the project is delivered according to the agreed timeline

• Relationship management of the project partners ensuring smooth and clear communication between all parties

Your work will be underpinned by the principles of co-creation that empowers the voices of all participants to be heard and their contributions to be valued equitably. You will also play an important role in shaping this project to innovate in its approach to environmentally responsible and be radical in its commitment to accessibility.

You will be working as part of a dynamic and creative team, within a borough that has been identified by the Arts Council as a priority for cultural investment, with a burgeoning culture network, motivated young creatives and a diversity of communities who are deserving of high quality arts programming in their local neighbourhoods.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Substantial experience in working on and leading significant high quality creative programmes (£50k +) with public participation.

• Experience of managing young people focussed initiatives, preferably that develop creative career pathways, focused on diversifying the creative industry workforce.

• Experience of leading on projects that involve a diverse set of partners and stakeholders in both its development and delivery.

• Strong track record of coordinating the ongoing assessment, monitoring and evaluation of projects against performance targets and establishing/maintaining an agile response to those findings.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills (project management qualification is not required but experience is essential). Direct experience of managing projects with budgets of £50K+, accounting for expenditure and working through existing systems to report spend and anticipating commitments. Knowledge of key issues relating to project delivery, including procuring, commissioning, contracting  a range of parties (including creative delivery partners, artists, contractors, educators etc) and partnership management.

• Excellent relationship management skills

• Experience of producing projects in the public realm that engage diverse audiences.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, contexts and deadlines.

• Strong communications skills, particularly in partnership working with other organisations.

• Commitment to environmentally responsible practice

• Commitment to making our work accessible and thorough understanding of current thinking and policy in relation to accessibility.

Desirable

• Experience and robust understanding of co-creation methods and collaborative community engagement.

• Understanding of the local context of Enfield, ideally based in or near to the borough.

• Experience of Arts Council England reporting

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.