Programme Officer (Health and Social Care)

Job Title: Programme Officer (Health and Social Care) - 30 hours per week

Salary: £28,275 WTE pro rata for 4 days

Location: Arts Care, Unit 46, Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast, BT5 5LP

Reports to: Arts Care Head of Operations and Artistic Direction

Responsible for: Arts Care Artists and Clown Doctors, Interns, Placement Students

Base: Arts Care, Unit 46, Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast, BT5 5LP

(There will be a requirement to visit various locations and participating groups across Northern Ireland.)

ROLE OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

Arts Care is Northern Ireland’s leading Arts in Health organisation. We deliver a wide range of participatory and commissioned arts programmes at the heart of Health and Social Care and Community across Northern Ireland. Arts Care’s aim is to enhance the quality-of-service users, staff and community’s experience within healthcare through participation in and access to quality Arts engagement.

The post holder will join the Artistic Programming function. This department provides a range of administrative, practical, and logistical support for our transformative arts activities throughout Northern Ireland. This includes supporting our growing Artist Programme within Health and Social Care. The post holder will assist the Head of Operations and Artistic Direction supporting the co-ordination of the delivery of art, dance, music and creative writing projects into Health and Social Care Trusts and Clown Doctor delivery across NI.

Main responsibilities of the Programme Officer are as follows:

  • Management and supervision of Arts Care Artists and Clown Doctors

  • Organisation and coordination of all aspects of the project programming, workshops, exhibitions, and performance showcases and other events that may arise through the Health and Social Care programme.

  • To liaise with key stakeholders, agencies supporting arts in health and mental health and well-being across Northern Ireland.

  • Sourcing arts venues and arts commissioners

  • Supporting the Head of Operations and Artistic Direction to process Arts Care Project requests/referrals

  • Work with Finance to implement business processes for Arts Care Projects under the new CRM system

  • Complete administration around project budget and financial recording

  • Documenting, monitoring and evaluating the projects and contributing to organisational monitoring and funder returns

  • Support the Communications function to co-ordinate all communications, PR and marketing of the Clown Doctors and Arts Care Programmes

  • Assisting Head of Operations and Artistic Direction

General Responsibilities:

  • Promote and support the aims and objectives of Arts Care;

  • Provide excellent customer service and treat those with whom you come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner;

  • Demonstrate your commitment to Arts Care by your regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks;

  • Comply with Arts Care’s No Smoking Policy;

  • Undertake your duties in compliance with Health and Safety Policy;

  • Adhere to Equal Opportunity Policy throughout the course of your employment;

  • Ensure public confidence is maintained in the services provided by Arts Care through the effective and efficient performance of your duties.

Essential Criteria:

  1. (a) Third level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject

    (b) A minimum of 3 years’ experience involved in the co-ordination, administration and delivery of projects.

  2. Experience of supervising and managing payroll or contracted staff.

  3. Evidence of the ability to closely liaise with and organise a diverse group of stakeholders including Health and Social Care Trusts, artists, service users, funders and other commissioning organisation/agencies.

  4. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively and work as a member of a team.

  5. Evidence of good organisational skills, the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.

  6. Evidence of experience in the use of IT systems including the Internet, Email, Databases, Power-point Presentation, Spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing.

  7. Evidence of experience in effectively managing a budget.

  8. Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car to fulfil the duties of the post.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience of working in an Arts environment e.g. events planning, front of house, performances, exhibitions.

In the event of a large quantity of candidates, Arts Care will utilise desirable criteria for shortlisting.

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded from the link below:

Download Application Form

Please submit your application by 12pm Wednesday 29th January 2025.