Arts Development Coordinator (Guild)

We’re looking for someone with the passion to support the production of a creative, collaborative, and accessible arts-based event programmes and opportunities that contribute to enhancing the student experience.

The Students’ Guild has a wide range of student-led activities which provide diverse opportunities for our members. This role within the Arts Development team will support and empower students to create and deliver arts-based activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led creative interests that enable development, participation and belonging.

The Arts Development Co-ordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of our arts-based events programmes and activities as well as supporting a wide range of creative based groups to produce high level events, performances, and workshops.

The Role

Role: Arts Development Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)

Salary: Grade B £23,104.91 to £26,194.60

Contract: Permanent

Who are we?

The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 250 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring?

• You’ll have some experience in scoping, initiating and managing projects and event programmes.
• You'll be able to demonstrate a personal interest or professional background in the arts
• You’ll be capable of identifying and pursuing opportunities for creative development to enhance student experience

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

Further Information and How to Apply:

Please visit our website for full details, if you would like to apply please do so via our recruitment portal by providing an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:

• Tell us why you want to work in this role for the Guild – how do your values align with ours?
• Demonstrate your ability to deliver projects and / or develop a programme of events within a defined budget to appeal to a student audience
• Tell us about your experience of contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives or activities

Dates for your Diary:

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 26th September 2022

Shortlisting: Monday 3rd October 2022

Interviews: Friday 7th October 2022

For general enquiries, please contact us at [email protected]