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CAN is committed to equality across the communities and Artists we work with, our Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers.
CAN is recruiting for the
following position: Horizons Festival Creative Producer
The primary responsibility of this role is to manage and co-produce the annual Horizons Festival 2025, in partnership with HOME and with input from the Arts and Migration Network. The post will co-produce and attend all three main festival days from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2025.
A key focus will also be to develop community arts projects, co-creating outcomes to be showcased on Saturday 14 June 2025.
The Creative Producer role at CAN is well suited for someone with a combination of experience in creative production, community arts, event management, and a passion for socially engaged arts practice. Prospective candidates should be able to manage complex stakeholder relationships, handle operational and financial responsibilities, and adapt to a dynamic working schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the Horizons Festival.
This role aligns closely with CAN’s mission to promote social justice through the arts, targeting issues surrounding migration and representation. An ideal candidate would be deeply committed to these values, understanding the arts as a transformative vehicle for social change.
Given the nature of the festival and the role’s objectives, some experience working with refugee and/or other migrant heritage communities is essential.
The freelance fee is £10,030.
This contract is based on the successful candidate working for approximately 2 days per week. Hours can be worked flexibly and will depend on the needs of programme. The contract will require some evening and weekend work.
Please click here for the full Horizons Festival Creative Producer Job Description and Person Specification document if you are interested in applying. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 10am.
Please also complete the CAN Diversity Monitoring Form, and read the Job Applicants’ Privacy Notice.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December – in person.
CAN is recruiting for the
following position: Administration Officer – Recruitment for this role has now closed
Community Arts North West (CAN) is a leading UK organisation in the field of participatory arts, migration and social change. CAN’s pioneering work aims to create expression and visibility for the diverse communities and artists based in the region through dynamic partnerships and inspirational programmes of work. CAN is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and a Manchester City Council Cultural Partner 2023 – 2026.
In 2023 alone, we worked with Manchester International Festival, developed the Horizons festival in partnership with HOME, and were featured in a high profile exhibition A Great British Welcome curated by the UNHCR.
We’re looking to recruit a new Administration Officer to join our talented team, at our city-centre base in the thriving Northern Quarter of Manchester.
This post is a key role within CAN, working closely with CAN’s Executive Director, to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.
This includes responsibility for:
- Company Reporting: To lead company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
- Database management: To manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
- Governance: To support the administration of CAN’s governance responsibilities working with Board of Trustees and organising Board meetings.
- Office management: To manage the CAN Office.
- Company administration: To manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
- Operational support: To support the operational running of the company.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail to play an important role in supporting the aims of the organisation.
CAN is an inclusive employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and equitable environment, and we strongly encourage applications from people from diverse communities.
The salary is £26,000-£27,500 per year pro rata, depending on experience.
The role is offered as a part-time contract working for 4 days per week (28 hours per week). The role involves some occasional evening and weekend work.
Please click here for the full Administration Officer – Job Description and Person Specification document if you are interested in applying.
A version of the Administration Officer – Job Description and Person Specification that includes an index, is available here. If you require the Job Description and Person Specification in a different format, please email recruitment@comartsnw.org.uk
If you would like to apply please download the Administration Officer Application Form and return your completed application form to recruitment@comartsnw.org.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 12 November 2024, together with the CAN Diversity Monitoring Form.
Please also read the Job Applicants’ Privacy Notice.
Interviews will be held on Monday 25 November 2024 – in person.
