Hwb y Gors Arts & Education Manager

Hwb y Gors Arts and Education Manager

Job Description

Who we are: 

Awel Aman Tawe is a charity based in the upper Amman Valley and founded in 1998 with the joint objectives of addressing the climate emergency and supporting community resilience.  We have developed the two largest renewable energy co-ops in Wales: Awel Co-op (our wind co-op) and Egni Co-op (our solar co-op).  We also run a variety of projects including Energy Warriors schools’ education programme, sustainable community transport, energy efficiency advice and community arts.  We bought the former primary school in Cwmgors in 2018 and are currently re-developing it into a new low-carbon arts, education and enterprise centre: Hwb y Gors.  We anticipate the centre opening in early 2025 and this position of Arts & Education Programme Officer will play a key role in developing our vision for the venue.

Position Summary

Working with our Creative Director, our Education Outreach Programme Lead and our Centre Manager, you will develop and manage an arts and education programme that reflects the joint objectives of addressing the climate/biodiversity emergencies and community resilience. This programme will include a comprehensive programme of arts and education provision targeting all ages and abilities.

You will have a deep understanding and passion for the launch, development and growth of Hwb y Gors, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role.  You will have the experience and drive needed for delivering an arts and education programme to a variety of participants. Your programme of workshops, courses, events and activities will reflect the need for addressing the climate and biodiversity emergencies as well as the need for community resilience. You will work closely with the Hwb y Gors Centre Manager to realise the ambition for the centre to be self-sustaining within 3 years, and to be Net Zero by 2030.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role will be to;

Person Specification

Experience
Experience of delivering an arts and/or education programme to a high-quality standard to a diverse range of customers
Experience performing administrative tasks and duties
Experience of working with community-based organisations and a good understanding of the charity sector environment
Experience of managing freelancers, staff and/or volunteers
Experience of digital and/or physical media marketing
Experience in setting and managing a budget
Experience of sourcing and generating funds
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people including volunteers and vulnerable people
ICT skills – ability to use databases, social media and to contribute to web content.
Good problem-solving skills and awareness of risk assessments
Ability to take initiative and identify, prioritise and plan activities independently
Commitment to challenging discriminatory or disrespectful behaviour
Ability to contribute to strategic target-setting and development planning
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Good time management and organisational skills
Welsh speaker or commitment to learn.
 
Personal Qualities
Leadership qualities
Commitment to principles of equality and respect for others
Good understanding of the social and economic issues faced by the local community
Flexibility with working hours to work evenings and weekends
Commitment to the Race to Zero Campaign
Commitment to creative practice
Willingness to undertake training and personal development

Training Required and will be provided by AAT

Positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Application process:

Applications must comprise a CV and covering letter. AAT is a special place to work and it’s important for us to understand clearly why you want to be part of the team and what you feel you can bring. Please ensure you describe fully as part of your application your motivations, experience and suitability for the role with reference to the expectations set out in the personal specification and job description. Please email your application to croeso@awel.coop. Please put Hwb y Gors Arts and Education Manager in the subject heading.

Deadline: 31st January 2025

Interviews:  10th February 2025

This post is part-funded by the National Lottery People and Places Fund.

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