EDUCATION ACTIVITY COORDINATOR (Hull)

JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Based in Hull, the Education Activity Coordinator (Hull) is responsible for the
operational management of a range of small and medium-scale education projects.
This role also involves providing support for other projects delivered by the
department, and assisting other members of the team, as and when required.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports directly to the Community Residencies Manager

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General

Represent the company publicly as required

As a member of the Education Department at Opera North, play an active role

in organisation-wide activities, including attending and supporting Opera North
events

Contribute to the development and delivery of Opera North Education strategy

as required

Be a champion for Opera North and its education programme

Maintain an awareness of relevant legislative requirements including health

and safety, safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and equal
opportunities
Project Management

Manage the operational delivery of specific projects with schools and groups of
adults or young people in Hull and the surrounding area

Coordinate artists, participants and other partners and stakeholders

Deliver projects from the planning stages right through to final evaluation and
reporting

Support the strategic development of the Education projects in Hull

Manage relevant project budgets to ensure they remain on target throughout

each project

Compile written project documentation where required e.g. concert

programmes, teacher packs, publicity material

Collect and collate project evaluation data as required

Provide efficient support at relevant Education programme workshops and

sessions

Assist in maintaining excellent working relationships with all relevant

stakeholders including schools, teachers, participants and partners, ensuring
that Opera North is represented positively at all times

Assist in ensuring relevant projects are delivered to the highest possible

standards to enable the strongest possible outcomes for participants

Liaising with relevant managers, troubleshoot practical issues as and when

they arise and work with artists to keep projects on track with agreed aims and
objectives

Additional responsibilities

Enable the smooth running of the Education Department by providing

administrative support where appropriate e.g. website, programmes, statistics,
reporting, assisting fundraising

Contribute to effective communication within the Education department and

with other departments at Opera North

Assist in developing the profile of the department through internal and external
communications

Support the team to ensure that financial management and reporting is

accurate and timely

Provide a point of contact within the department for internal and external
enquiries

Assist with or manage departmental tasks as and when required

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS

To be aware of the work of other departments in the achievement of the aims

of Opera North.

To take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and
departments.

To follow guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the company in

relation to financial management and personnel records.

To work in accordance with the Equality and Diversity Policy of Opera North.

To be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to Health &
Safety at work.

To take part in such working groups and committees as might from time to time
be required for the fulfilment of departmental or company aims.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:

Experience of managing small-scale projects and events

At least 1-2 years of professional experience working in arts administration/arts

education.

Experience of working with children and young people

Experience of managing budgets

A demonstrable interest in the arts

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work to meet deadlines.

Availability to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends as

required

Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, with

attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Calm and confident, particularly when working to demanding deadlines

Confidence to communicate with external and internal partners at all levels.

Good communication skills, both written and spoken

Desirable:

Evidence of music literacy

Terms and Conditions

Salary range:
experience)
Hours of work:

18,000 to 20,000 per annum (depending on

Normally 10:00 until 18:00 hrs, Mon-Fri, however actual
working hours do vary; early morning, evening and weekend
work will be required

Normal place of work:

The normal place of work is Hull; travel to other
locations around the North of England, or further afield, may
be required
Holiday entitlement:

33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays per

annum
Pension:

Opera North will automatically enrol you into the company

pension scheme after 3 months service and make a
contribution equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should
you meet the current legislative criteria. You will not be
required to make a personal contribution to qualify.

CRB:

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check