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Information Pack T H E A R T T H A T D I F F E R E N C E M A K E S Information Pack Digital Artistic Associate Deadline: Monday 12th April 2021 at 9am Freelance Digital Artistic Associate Thank you for your interest in this new role at LEVEL Centre. This pack includes information about the post and the organisation. LEVELS Mission LEVEL creates, promotes and celebrates the art that ‘difference’ makes. LEVELS Vision To embrace creativity and present contemporary work visually, performatively and digitally for, by and with our disabled community and beyond. Diversity LEVEL Centre is committed to the Creative Case for Diversity. We positively encourage disabled people or those from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply to join our teams as they are under- represented within LEVEL Centres workforce. About the role Changes to the leadership team and writing a new business plan has prompted LEVEL Centre to review what it does and how it does it. LEVEL Centre is looking to recruit 4 freelance roles that collectively equate to the salary of a full-time Artistic Director. This role will form part of the Leadership Team. We are interested in different artistic voices and supporting freelancers. This new way of working will enable LEVEL to consider different ideas and artistic perspectives. LEVEL is recruiting a Learning Disabled Artistic Associate, a Disabled Artistic Associate, a Digital Artistic Associate and an Associate Producer, who will support the delivery and inform the ideas of all Associates. The main details: Freelance contract till end of March 2022 Part-time and variable £11,250 fee This and the 3 other roles we are recruiting for equate to the combined salary of a Full Time Artistic Director £45,000 Work on site at LEVEL Centre when required - project and Covid-19 dependent Expenses where relevant to be discussed and agreed Role responsibilities The responsibilities of this role will evolve during the course of the contract as this is a pilot programme supporting LEVEL Centre to deliver its artistic ambitions. This role will report to the Executive Director and be part of the Leadership Team. They will deliver against the following responsibilities: Play an active role in monthly team meetings Attend One to One’s with the Executive Director to discuss projects & ideas Align ideas with the artistic vision, business plan and company objectives Meetings with the Associate Producer to develop and deliver a digital project for LEVEL Centre within an agreed budget and framework Support LEVEL Centre and be a point of contact for advice and guidance to the LEVEL Centre team in relation to digital arts practice and new technologies Help LEVEL Centre improve what it does digitally Highlight areas of improvement for LEVEL Centre in relation to digital practice Creates opportunities for other artists and organisations to be part of their project Support LEVEL Centre and be a point of contact for advice and guidance to the LEVEL Centre team Inform future business planning and fundraising bids Conversations to help LEVEL Centre improve what it does Contribute towards reporting, monitoring, evaluation and documentation when required To be a champion and advocate for all LEVEL Centre work Work closely with LEVEL to market and promote projects and events Access to space to research and test ideas Make recommendations for digital exhibitions Person Specificaiton Essential A creative person with lots of ideas Passion, commitment & self motivation Track record as a practicing digital artist, practitioner or producer Up to date knowledge of new technologies and practice Skilled at devising or producing projects Ability to collaborate Ability to manage and deliver ideas within designated budgets Time management Excellent communication skills Experience of working with marketing personnel Problem solving Willingness to work with LEVEL Centre staff and board Self motivated Positive attitude A desire and ability to propose and contribute to implementing change Collaborative and flexible approach Strong IT skills Desirable: Ability to develop their ideas and practice in line with LEVEL aims and objectives Understanding of audience development Delivered or been part of publicly funded projects Knowledge of the Creative Case for Diversity and Arts Council England Let’s Create Strategy Understanding of promoting diversity, access, inclusion and representation Experience of designing accessible projects Knowledge of the East Midlands and Midlands in general DBS certificate Information for candidates After five successful years, Andrew Williams stepped down as LEVEL Centre’s Director last year. Since November 2020, Kerry Andrews has been working as Interim Executive Director and has reviewed the organisation’s outputs, programmes and needs to develop a business plan for 2021/2022 towards 2023 and beyond. In February 2020 Stuart Allen was appointed Chair of Level Centre and the organisation is currently looking to recruit more board members. LEVEL Centre will be recruiting a permanent Executive Director in 2021 to drive forward the organisation, planting more seeds for a healthy and sustainable future, increasing its reach and partnership potential. A representative from the Artistic Associate programme will be invited to join the Executive Director panel selection process. Responding to what is required post Covid-19 and leadership changes, LEVEL Centre is using this time as an opportunity to review its programmes, projects, remit, staffing needs, board requirements and vision for the future. LEVEL Centre is currently undergoing a period of transition and change, considering its relevance to its community and its impact on the arts nationally. This role has been created as a response to these changes. To date, LEVEL Centre has pioneered programmes and projects for learning disabled adults and will continue to do so but now aims to broaden its reach and engage with more disabled artists and artists who make work digitally. LEVEL has used the transformative power of the arts to enrich and develop the creative lives of learning disabled adults. A clear focus on developing the creativity and artistic potential of learning disabled adults, investment in digital research and specialist purpose built facilities have placed it at the leading edge of contemporary practice with the learning disabled community. LEVEL Centre - about Matlock and Derbyshire The LEVEL Centre is an award-winning purpose-built contemporary art space located at the edge of the Peak District in Rowsley, Derbyshire. A short drive from the LEVEL Centre is the historic riverside market town of Bakewell (famous for its puddings). We are also a stone’s throw from both the world-famous Chatsworth House and Estate with its fantastic landscaped gardens and the intriguing Haddon Hall Estate, one of the oldest Tudor properties in the UK. Haddon has featured as the backdrop for a number of historical dramas. The Spa Towns of Buxton and Matlock Bath are also in close proximity, the latter just a short drive from LEVEL and boasting the Heights of Abraham, a set of dramatic cable cars soaring over the Derwent Valley. Matlock is the perfect starting point to explore the Peak District National Park, popular for its stunning viewpoints and outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, rock climbing and caving. The Park boasts a number of caves and caverns, dams and reservoirs, its own ancient stone circle, and Kinder Scout - the highest point in the Peak District. Mostly covering northern Derbyshire, the National Park also includes parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, West and South Yorkshire and has great links to Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and Manchester for an urban experience right on the doorstep. How To Apply Please complete our online form here. This form will capture your contact information, details of two referees, confirmation of your right to work in the UK and equal opportunities monitoring . You will be asked to upload the following: A CV A covering statement which should outline your suitability for the role you are applying for. LEVEL will accept the following formats for the statement, please clearly label your files with your name: Written statement that is no more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating your suitability, experience and interest in the role Video submission that is no longer than 5 minutes- BSL, Makaton, spoken Audio submission as an MP3 or WAV file, that is no longer than 5 minutes If you wish, you can also upload a maximum of 3 additional examples of your work, clearly labeled with your name. These could be: Images or Photographs Video Footage - please include any passwords if necessary Web links Other e.g. reviews, project examples etc Deadline for applications: Monday 12th April 2021 at 9am Interviews: Wednesday 21th April 2021 [email protected] 01629 734848.
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