This highly entrepreneurial, creative and rewarding role cuts across our exciting children’s literature programmes and publishing ventures. Working as part of an energetic team, they’ll play a lynchpin role in our life-changing work - enriching our content, raising our profile, securing sustainability and driving growth. The right candidate will be a highly skilled multitasker and excellent copywriter, bringing expertise and imagination from similar roles to infuse our public-facing content. Must love literature and believe in its power to change lives!

THE ORGANISATION

We’re a non-profit community interest company, with a team of eight full-time and one part-time staff, governed by a Board of Non-Executive Directors who volunteer their time to offer strategic support and ensure accountability. We take a business-minded approach to achieving our charitable mission; this greatly informs our ethos, making us enterprising and ambitious. Since 2011 we’ve secured almost £5,000,000 from funders and sponsors. 

OUR WORK

We deliver imaginative and ambitious programmes and projects which transform lives through literature - especially by working with people in deprived places and challenging circumstances. We achieve our mission through three strands of work:

• Educational programmes in schools, facilitating rich learning opportunities through contemporary literature, interactions with diverse authors, and training for educators
• Talent development, investing in and advocating for aspiring, emerging and established writers and illustrators, especially from under-represented backgrounds
• Community projects, providing literature creation opportunities for and with children and young people experiencing marginalisation, isolation or who are at risk

This is an exciting time to join us, as we mark our 10th anniversary, celebrate the impact we’ve had on 125,000 people, and set out our vision for the next ten years. Covid-19 has deeply challenged the way work, but the gap in children’s education and the untold impact on young people’s wellbeing has made that work more vital than ever. Disruption has also catalysed rich innovation and we’ve successfully transformed our offers for schools, communities and artists into dynamic online experiences, sustaining engagement through successive lockdowns. We’ve also launched new commercial and community publishing ventures. These new areas of expertise will only increase revenue, enhance our offers and widen participation in the years to come.

The four main strands of work the candidate will have a role in:

- A national children's literature festival which connects thousands of school children nationwide with quality children’s books and authors

- A talent development programme increasing minority representation in children’s publishing, with investment from 12 publisher and 9 university affiliates

- Our first commercial publishing venture, a collection of 10 new books giving a platform to untold stories and diverse new voices, with plans to launch a new collection annually from 2022

- The Rainbow Library: A UK and Ireland-wide literature creation and publishing programme involving LGBTQ+ young people collaborating with LGBTQ+ writers and illustrators

In June 2021, Covid-permitting, we’ll be celebrating our 10th Birthday at an event in central London, where we’ll launch 10 Stories, publish our 10 Year Report, and showcase the diverse people we’ve worked with over the last 10 years in a photographic exhibition. The Marketing and Comms Manager will work closely with the whole Pop Up team to produce that event.

The role requires entrepreneurship, imagination and responsiveness, to:

• Market our products and services;
• Promote our work and its impact;
• Generally raise the profile of our organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

• Managing and enhancing our overarching marketing and comms strategy, in line with organisational goals as well as commitments to funders and stakeholders, including periodic review of and reporting on KPIs, targets and objectives
• Developing and leading execution of promotional and sales campaigns in support of products, services, programmes and projects - including the creation and distribution of key (print and digital) assets
• Writing and overseeing copy creation for assets as well as comms messaging - including press releases - for campaigns targeted to particular audiences
• Managing and developing our websites supported by teams. This includes working with design agencies, commissioning content from others, and optimising user journeys
• Steering digital/social media strategy to drive growth, engagement and lead generation across platforms and channels, including line-managing a Social Media Coordinator (2dpw)
• Enhancing marketing systems and processes through developing CRM pipelines and dashboards, and automating activities wherever possible
• Creating and managing briefs and contracts with agencies and freelancers from time to time, supervising delivery to milestones and managing risk
• Occasional event management responsibilities, including our 10th Birthday celebrations in 2021

Because we have many relationships and collaborations with (aspiring and professional) children’s writers and illustrators, as well as editorial teams and publishers generally, we regularly produce literary content including original writing and illustration, which the Marketing & Comms Manager will make use of to enrich our assets and tell the stories we want to tell.

IS THIS YOU?

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years in a similar role, and ideally at least five years working in the publishing, cultural or charitable sectors. However, we are open to candidates from other sectors. You’ll need to demonstrate experience in managing high quality and effective marketing and strategic campaigns across digital and print channels. As a children’s literature agency with strong educational impact, the content of our communications and assets needs to be of the highest quality, balancing sophistication with imagination and accessibility - a strong candidate will be a skilled communicator with proven copywriting skills. You’ll need to be an excellent multitasker, capable of balancing a portfolio of multiple projects at all points in the year. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure, and to adapt flexibly and responsively to changing circumstances, is essential.

Experience of the following would be ideal:

• website content management systems (ideally wordpress)
• understanding of SEO strategies, social media, direct marketing
• PR campaigns and media relationships
• using CRM systems to monitor and optimise lead generation

The following are general requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Must be able to work in London as well as remotely
• Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the demands of the work, which will include occasional evenings and weekends

Candidates with a BAME background are encouraged to apply as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Please send the following to the email address provided on the 'How to apply' tab:

1. A CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, no more than 3 pages long, we especially like succinct, well-designed CVs that speak to the role being applied for!

2. In your email or covering letter EITHER send a link to an online marketing asset (e.g. website, film) you produced OR attach a marketing asset (e.g. digital, print item) in PDF or JPG - we’re looking for substantial examples that show you’re a fit for our brand!

The  deadline for applications is on Monday 22nd March at 1pm and interviews will be the following week. If you have any questions, please send them to the email address provided on the 'How to apply' tab.

ETT is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and strategically focused Head of
Development to work closely with the Executive Producer and Artistic Director,
as well as a dedicated Board of Trustees, to develop new prospects and
strategic funding opportunities for the organisation.

Our new Head of Development will help foster a culture of collaborative
fundraising across the organisation, working with the team to identify
development opportunities and secure funding from a range of sources.
Applications are invited from individuals with significant experience in
fundraising to help us grow this emerging area of our operations.

This is a new role at ETT. We are looking to diversify our income and this role is
an opportunity to work on the organisation’s strategy and fundraising activities
from the ground up. We are looking for a Head of Development who is keen to
work with us to implement new practices and build our fundraising strategy,
pipelines and processes. It is intended that the following responsibilities will
become part of the role over time. We’re a small team and the Head of
Development will be a key member, involved in all aspects of our work.
 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made by emailing:

• A full CV.
• A covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your interest in and suitability for the role in line with the Responsibilities List and Person Specification.
• The names and contact details of two referees who are able to comment on you professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Please note, referees will not be contacted without your permission.
• A completed Equal Opportunities. This form will be separated from your application documents before review.

Location: Battersea Park
Contract Type: Full Time – 40 Hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 07 March 2021

Ref: EV003

Do you want to work for an organisation whose aim is to enrich lives and strengthen communities through leisure and culture? Do you want to use your organisation, planning and communication skills to play a vital role in providing a great service to the local community? If so, Enable Leisure and Culture is recruiting for an Events Production Manager to support our Events team.

Reporting to the Senior Events Production Manager, the Events Production Manager will be responsible for the research, development, design, production and delivery of allocated events including Summer in Battersea Park, Silver Sunday, Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day. The Events Production Manager will also be responsible for working with the Senior Events Production Manager to deliver Battersea Park Fireworks and any other events produced by the Events Team as a whole. 

The role will focus on developing and delivering the current Summer in Battersea Park series and expanding it into other parks. Summer in Battersea Park is a summer family-friendly festival with different events each weekend including live music, food, children’s activities, sports and cinema screenings, and so much more.

The Events Team are a very busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who strive to challenge and innovate wherever we can. We are a team of “yes” people who work tirelessly to deliver our events to the highest standard and pride ourselves on going the extra mile. We are a supportive team and have a flexible and collaborative approach to our work.

Why should you join Enable Leisure and Culture?

· 25 Days Annual Leave

· Flexible Working

· Pension Scheme

· Eyecare Vouchers

· Free Gym membership

· On-site shower facilities* certain places

· Season Ticket Loan

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Weekly fruit basket

· Staff Treats

· Weekly Wellbeing Hour

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 07 March 2021.

Diversity is valued at Enable Leisure and Culture and is important in the work that we do. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome and will be considered on merit. Should you have a disability and require any additional support or if you have any questions regarding the above role, please contact us.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are currently operating digital recruitment and on-boarding processes. The role is full time and based primarily in the Events Office in Battersea Park. During the pandemic, this role will be based mainly from home with the option to come to the office a few days a week.

Reference ID: EV003

Due to a period of maternity and parental leave, we are looking to appoint a Senior Development and Fundraising Officer for a temporary period of approximately 15 months. The postholder will contribute to the organisation’s overall success by supporting the delivery of our fundraising targets by helping to secure income from Trusts & Foundations, individual giving and the corporate sector. You will be key in strategically supporting and seeking out external funding to provide long term and sustainable philanthropic giving to support the organisation.

The postholder will need a proven track record in successful fundraising from a variety of sources such as the Arts Council, individual giving and trusts and foundations. You will also need to have previous experience of delivering against fund-raising targets and experience of managing sponsor relationships and delivering stewardship.

Community Arts North West (CAN), is a long established Manchester-based arts organisation, Manchester City Council Cultural Partner and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. CAN is at the cutting edge of contemporary, inter-cultural arts practice and has been a leader in the field of participatory arts since 1978.We have a particular expertise and interest in arts & migration.  We build deep, long-lasting connections with communities across Greater Manchester, developing unique, creative projects with people whose voices are not normally heard in the mainstream. 

We’re now looking to recruit a Senior Administrator.

This post will work closely with CAN’s Executive Director to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.

This post involves responsibility for:

• Company Reporting: You will lead on company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
• Governance: You will support the administration of CAN’s Governance responsibilities.
• Office management: You will manage the CAN Office.
• Company administration: You will manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
• CAN databases: You will manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
• Executive Support: You will support the executive function of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Based in our Manchester city-centre office, you will play an important role supporting our organisation, and get to see first-hand how we put our commitment to community arts into practice, whilst running a professional and forward-thinking company.

This is a two-year contract. In the longer term, the company hopes to make this post permanent, depending on funding.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an inspirational leader to join the team, with a variety of experiences, specifically in the cultural, voluntary and / or community sector; someone who is passionate about working with communities everywhere and who has experience of being a bold advocate / campaigner for diversity, inclusion and cultural democracy. 

We are thinking widely about this role, and are keen to hear from people from all backgrounds with a variety of ideas and interests.  We will always want different perspectives, experience and knowledge contributing to Fun Palaces’ future. If you get the job and need additional adjustments or assistance to enable you to do it, we will work with you to put them in place.

Practically, the role is part time, with the opportunity for flexible working. We are also flexible about where you live - Covid has made it clear that we don’t need to be constrained by location. However, the job will eventually involve travel and there is an expectation that the small HQ team, of which this role is a part, will work together, at the Albany, Deptford, at least once a fortnight.

If you believe in our aim and objectives:

To equally value everyone’s creativity and every community, through working together, handing over control and challenging the status quo.

• To shine a light on and value everyone’s existing creative skills and activities.
•  To reclaim local and regional public spaces for all.
• To connect people (and organisations) to collaborate for change in their communities.
• To make the most of local, regional and national strengths and assets, including individuals’ abilities.
• To shift the perception of culture to one that embraces and values everyone’s cultural participation and production, and for resources to be apportioned accordingly.

And have ideas and experience of working for long term change - you might be exactly who we need. 

What skills and experiences are required?

The work of Fun Palaces HQ is multifarious and involves encouraging the creation of Fun Palaces in communities nationwide; supporting skill sharing and capacity building in the arts, sciences and heritage sectors; building a profile for the campaign both with the public and with decision makers; measuring the difference we are making; fundraising and strategic planning for the future.

The co-director role is responsible for all of this and more, and therefore demands a wide range of skills and experience. Job descriptions at Fun Palaces are very flexible and have so far been dictated by the skills and interests of the team. This is a leadership role and we would expect those interested to be able to provide most (not necessarily all) of the following:

• clear and strategic leadership for the next evolution of Fun Palaces;
• knowledge and experience of the voluntary and / or community sector;
• advocacy for the values of the campaign and cultural democracy to a diversity of stakeholders including high profile presentations and networking;
• experience in marketing and communications;
• equal, fair and flexible team management;
• experience in strategic financial management and fundraising.

As well as also being happy to do numerous administrative and practical tasks such as shifting boxes, encouraging Makers, updating the website and making tea. We are a very small team!