Job: Plymouth City Council Arts Unit public arts officer

By PRSD, on Tuesday, June 8, 2010

If your dream is to be a public arts officer at Plymouth City Council’s Art Unit, then you’re in luck – there’s a job going!

Plymouth City Centre Company and Plymouth City Council’s Arts Unit is looking for a motivated individual who can assist in the development and support of the growing creative economy in Plymouth. The downside is that the job is temporary for 18 months (subject to funding)  37 hours per week, and what officialdom calls  Grade E (which sits comfortably between £20,858 to £22,958)

The role will oversee the development and strategic overview of public art across Plymouth, working in particular with the City Centre Company, Arts Development, Planning, Leisure and Highways and externally with a range of private sector partners. The post holder also is responsible for progressing and implementing the public art programme in the West End, in conjunction with the Arts Unit.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and within a team, should be able to understand the wide ranging aspects of Plymouth’s cultural offer. Also the candidate should have good communication skills, commitment and enthusiasm for arts in the city.

This position is a temporary 18 month post that may extend subject to additional external funding.

For more information or an informal discussion contact the Principal Arts Officer on 01752 307315.

Closing date is Monday, July 5, and the anticipated interview date is the week commencing July 19.  For an application form and further details contact 01752 668000, email Jobs@plymouth.gov.uk or apply online at the Plymouth Council Jobs page.