Oi Musica creates exciting outdoor performances, award-winning community programmes and street band music for all occasions. Their projects enliven public space, welcome musicians of all levels of experience and find common ground between players from different backgrounds.
They are seeking an exceptional arts professional with demonstrable experience across project producing, event management and community & youth arts. Experience in outdoor events would be beneficial.
Having recently secured 2-year core funding from Creative Scotland’s Extended Programme Fund, this is an exciting time to join the organisation, as they implement their funded programmes and create a long term strategy for Oi Musica. The Programme Manager will play a key part in this.
Key tasks & responsibilities will include programme planning, logistics and administration; booking staff and keeping records of staff hours & contracts; reviewing and refining systems; financial management of projects; event management; fundraising support and managing funder relationships; contributing to evaluation and reporting; communicating with artists, project partners, participants & stakeholders; strategy and business support.
The successful applicant will have experience of running complex community arts projects and managing events. A passion for youth arts, access and inclusion and up to date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential. Oi Musica are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, with a flexible and adaptable approach and experienced in managing your own workload.
What we can offer:
- 3 days a week (22.5 hours)
- £32k pro rata (ie. £19,200)
- Statutory paid leave of 28 days pro rata (ie. 16.8 days)
- 3% employer pension contribution
- 18 month fixed term contract
- Flexible working culture
Location: Oi Musica’s office in Portobello, plus event/workshop locations as required. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Work from home hours can be negotiated.
Please see the Oi Musica website for full details of the role and how to apply https://oimusica.co.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies
If you have any questions, would like to discuss the role before applying or require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process please email oli@oimusica.co.uk (Olivia Furness, Executive Director)
The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 August 2024 at 17:00.
