Creative Communities Coordinator

The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing two organisations: the homelessness charity Crisis and the Old Fire Station (OFS). We share our building. The Creative Communities Coordinator will support people to participate in and shape our work, with a focus on individuals facing tough times because of disadvantage. You will build connections and deepen relationships with individuals and partners across the city. Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), including bank holidays. (Some days need to be taken at specified times during the year, e.g. Christmas to New Year closure dates) Additional annual leave awarded for long service Free tickets to selected shows Birthday coffee and cake voucher Staff discount in the café A pension is offered to all employees Flexibility and hybrid working available Contract: This post is offered at part time, 29.5 hours per week. The hours can be worked over a flexible pattern. Permanent role, subject to a 6-month probationary period. Key Responsibilities: Inclusion: Work with the Head of Inclusion and Learning to deepen relationships and opportunities with Crisis Members and staff, as well as wider community partners. Support the involvement of Crisis members and wider members of the community in our work as an arts centre at all levels, including co-creation, sharing power and decision making. Build connections and relationships with partners across the city, and support opportunities for people to get involved in our work, with a focus on people who have experienced disadvantage. Support staff and artists working with us to increase confidence and skills in working with vulnerable adults. Lead the development and delivery of the OFS Training Scheme and our wider public arts offer for Crisis Members and key partners across the city. Work with colleagues to increase participation in theatre, visual arts, public workshops, art projects and volunteering opportunities by people facing tough times. Support Crisis members and wider members of the public to engage with affordable and accessible creative opportunities for adults, including performances, exhibitions and creative workshops. Work with artists to conceptualise and execute artistic collaborations with Crisis and wider community partners. Project manage Hidden Spire Collective projects and support Crisis members and wider members of the public to meaningfully participate, from inception to final production. Ensure accurate monitoring of all activity involving people facing tough times and provide data as required for internal and external reporting. Support the work of the Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and associated plans. Identify and promote initiatives to improve access to all activity. Represent OFS at partnership meetings focused on access and inclusion. Finance: Support the fundraising team by providing relevant information as requested. Contribute to budget planning for Inclusion budgets and monitor all expenditure associated with the role. Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded.

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