Production Support Manager

The Production Support Manager will be responsible for supporting the Production Director and Creative Producer to ensure the safe and effective delivery of our exciting and distinctive programme of activities. They will work as part of a small team to place our events at the heart of the local community. Overview Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts (DOCA) is an exciting arts charity formed in 2012. Our mission is to bring people together to have shared magical experiences, by providing arts events which transform places, hearts, and minds. The Production Support Manager will be a confident team player with a flexible approach. They will be practical, able to work on their own initiative and committed to getting things done. They will be creative and innovative and will relish the opportunity to work with a range of artists, community groups and schools, to encourage participation in DOCA’s events. They will be kind, enthusiastic and flexible, and act as an ambassador for DOCA. This role would be partly home working and also based in Parnella House, Devizes especially during events. Events A two-day Street Festival with International and National Street Performers, a large street food market and makers’ market. The Magic Garden: an afternoon of music, food, performance and creative workshops. Carnival with artist-led costume and dance workshops. Confetti Battle and Colour Rush. Festival of Winter Ales – a fundraiser with bands and cabaret. Winter Festival and Lantern Parade beginning with participatory lantern making workshops leading up to a spectacular parade with lighting installations and a two-day indoor and outdoor market. Occasional indoor performances and events. Our Team The team consists of a board of trustees and volunteers working with the Creative Producer, Production Director, Business Support Manager and Production Support Manager (this post). Requirements Excellent planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with a range of community groups, volunteers, artists, schools and public, and to encourage participation in DOCA’s events. Great communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of how to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in events. Flexibility: you’ll need to be available for our events to work flexibly to fit around the demands of the role and with the rest of the team. Additional days will be available when appropriate. Previous experience or an enthusiasm for arts-based work would be beneficial, as would own transport and the ability to move around the local area quickly at short notice. Responsibilities Support the Production Director and Creative Producer as directed in order to ensure the current exciting and distinctive programme of activities for Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts are delivered safely and effectively to the highest standards and reach the broadest possible audience. Ensure all our stock is in order, taking responsibility for resource management and tracking, ordering print items etc. Deliver artist-led training workshops in carnival skills and street arts including preparing materials in advance, engaging with participants, volunteers and venues (such as local schools etc.). Support on volunteer management and community engagement, including championing originality, diversity and collaboration. Support on youth initiatives and encouraging internships. Be hands on and up for anything needed to support the delivery of all events and core activities, working with partners, volunteers and industry specialists. And of course, carry out any other duties as required from time to time. Contract Job Title: Production Support Manager Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: £11,700 (equivalent to a full-time salary of £29,250 for 37.5 hrs weekly). You will also be expected to work a further 3 days around each event for which overtime will be paid at standard rate. DOCA will also pay pension contribution equivalent to 3% of gross salary to the People’s Pension. Contract: Will be reviewed annually subject to funding. Holidays: 11.2 days each holiday year (equivalent to 28 days pro rata’d) plus 8 days Bank Holiday. The holiday year commences on 1st May and finishes on 30th April. 15hrs a week, contract reviewed annually How to apply Send your CV and covering letter, explaining why you’re right for this post and why you want to work for DOCA, to

trustees@docadevizes.org.uk . Contact name: Cliff Evans.

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