Creative Development Manager
Grade 9: £35,440 - £39,686 (SCP 37-41)
Plus Benefits
Newport Live is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity delivering theatre, arts, sports, leisure community and cultural services within the City of Newport across venues and the wider community. Newport Live operates The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, one of the leading arts venues in South Wales.
The Creative Development Manager is a key role with Newport Live and The Riverfront and demands a creative candidate with the ability to lead a team and deliver high quality work. The role works with the Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture in the development and delivery of an arts and artists development programme maximising the potential of the theatre and seeking to engage with all communities across the region.
The role includes creative development and delivery of high-profile events for Newport Live with a specific focus on the annual pantomime and the summer festival. The role will also manage the Arts Development Team colleagues and will oversee the delivery of broad engagement, participation and artist development programmes.
The role requires excellent organisational, planning and communication skills to exceptional standards and an ability to manage and prioritise a number of projects and tasks. As part of the management team within The Riverfront you will be responsible for the effective management of the creative support section and any recruitment, training and development needs of your team.
Application Process
You can download an application form and job description via the Newport Live website www.newportlive.co.uk alternatively they are available via e-mail request from jobs@newportlive.co.uk.
For an informal discussion regarding the post you can contact Newport Live’s Head of Theatre, Arts & Culture Gemma Durham via gemma.durham@newportlive.co.uk
Please return the completed application forms to jobs@newportlive.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 16 September 2022
Interviews scheduled week commencing: Monday 19 September 2022