We're recruiting an Arts Administrator

Posted on: 4th January 2025

We’re recruiting an Arts Administrator to join our team.

Global Grooves is seeking an organised, highly motivated, and dedicated individual to help develop the administrative and sales hub of the company. The role will offer administrative and sales support to the consortium of organisations based at The Vale taking on a variety of responsibilities in support of our administrative and sales workflow.

The successful candidate will be working on a fixed term, full time contract providing services supporting all of the organisations based at The Vale (please see supporting document ‘About Global Grooves’ for further detail). The role would be ideal for someone who is looking to gain a wide range of different experiences in the arts and cultural sector. The role will provide administrative support to the teams managing the consortium of businesses based at The Vale, which includes project managers, lead artists, SMT, and the board of directors.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Details in a snapshot

Job title: Arts Administrator
Salary: £24,570 per annum. 5 days (37.5 hours) *per week.
Responsible to: Global Grooves Senior Management Team (SMT).
Responsible for: Freelance workforce, sales, bookings venue administration
Contract: Minimum 12 month fixed term contract. Extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL.
Hours: General office opening hours are 09.00 – 17.00, but evenings and weekends will occasionally be required at specific events.
Travel & flexibility: Sometimes overnight stays may be required, particularly during event delivery times.We would consider amending this post to suit flexible working hours or a part time position 3-4 days per week pro rata.
Probation period: Bi-monthly reviews, 6 month probation.
Approximate activity breakdown: 40% General Administration, 10% PA duties, 40% Sales and bookings management, 10% project and events management.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 9th February 2025
Interviews: For those shortlisted Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February 2025 (9am-5pm, in person)

How to apply

Interested? Great! We'd love to hear from you.

To find our more and apply for this post;

  • Download, read and digest the recruitment pack and supporting documents to learn more about the opportunity and Global Grooves. We recommend visiting our websites; www.globalgrooves.org / www.the-vale.co.uk.
  • Prepare your application – this must include; a CV or details of your previous experience and a covering letter of no more than two pages, highlighting why you would like to work with Global Grooves. These should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and provide confidence you can meet the needs of the role and job description.
  • If you would like further information then email [email protected] and we can arrange a phone chat. We welcome pre-application discussions.
  • Fill in the anonymous online Equality & Diversity Monitoring form
  • Send your application to [email protected] with the subject line Global Grooves Arts Administrator application.

Timeline

  • Applications close midnight on Sunday 9th February 2025
  • Applications shortlisted and notified by Monday 10th February 2025
  • Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th Februray 2025 (9am – 5pm)
  • We expect to notify the outcome of interviews by Monday 17th February 2025
  • Start date asap (negotiable)

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