Communications Manager – ‘a space’ arts

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Full time
Location: Southampton
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Job offered by: Southampton City Council
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Essential information Closing date:

Wednesday 19th February 2025 at 09:00am Interview date:

Tuesday 25th February 2025 (set date) Hours:

40 hours per week (based on 8 hour days including a 1 hour lunch break) Salary:

£28k-£32k dependent upon experience - Manager Grade Contract:

12-month annually renewable dependent upon performance Location:

Based in Southampton at Gods House Tower, SO14 2NY Reporting to:

Director (line manager) We encourage applications from all members of the community irrespective of peoples backgrounds and welcome applications from people of global majority communities, of any sexual orientation, gender or socio-economic background. Role summary An experienced communications professional is required to manage the charities communications plans to reach target audiences, promote cultural programmes and meet business objectives. The role is responsible for devising, implementing and monitoring communication plans for cultural programmes and commercial activities across our project portfolio that includes the award winning Gods House Tower (GHT), the Arches studios, RIPE and Artist Resources. The ideal candidate would have a strong work ethic, an enthusiasm for the visual arts and heritage locations along with the ability to work part of small and busy team whilst also building and maintaining relationships with external partners. The Communications Manager is an important part of the organisations core senior team and plays a key role in growing commercial business along with attaining our charitable mission, delivering our programme and cultural objectives. It is an exciting time to join the organisation and we look forward to welcoming a new colleague to the team. How to apply Please email the following information to

kalleesha@aspacearts.org.uk

with the job title, Communications Manager, as the subject line: A completed Equal Opportunities form -

Equal Opportunities Form A CV detailing all relevant career highlights, personal experiences and contact details A covering letter - maximum of one side of A4 outlining: Why you are suitable for the role? What motivates you to take on this role at this point of your life/career? How you would approach delivering the role in the first three months? We operate a redacted recruitment process to ensure parity across all applicants with assessors not seeing your name, personal contact details, social media links etc submitted on your CV or covering letter until the shortlisting process is complete. Your application will be received and initially reviewed by a member of the team who is not on the interview panel. Interviews Interviews will be held at God's House Tower, Southampton, SO14 2NY on the stated date only - Tuesday 25th February 2025.

Candidates will be asked to discuss a successful communications campaign they have delivered outlining why this was successful, what they learnt, and what they would change. The interviewers will also ask a short set of questions along with allowing time for you to ask any questions about the role and organisation. Travel expenses to attend interviews will be reimbursed for people with caring responsibilities. Access As an organisation we actively look to reduce barriers for people applying for opportunities and offer a range of access support including audio and video application formats. Please contact us to discuss any individual needs to support for your application by emailing

kalleesha@aspacearts.org.uk

or calling 07824 326005. Any other information: About 'a space' arts -

a space arts Since our inception in 2000 we have come a long way. Established as an organisation 'by artists for artists' we retain an enterprising approach to developing a portfolio of projects that achieve our aims of supporting visual artists and inspiring audiences. Our current project portfolio includes the award winning God's House Tower (GHT), the Arches studios, RIPE based in Old Northam Road and a bespoke programme of Artist Resources. About GHT -

God's House Tower GHT opened to the public in September 2019 and offer a dynamic and relevant programme of exhibitions, events and activities. Through an inventive, imaginative and changing programme of GHT creates opportunities for artists and audiences, opens up conversations and creates access for those facing barriers to heritage and culture. For further information about our other current projects please see: The Arches Studios -

The Arches Studios RIPE -

RIPE

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