Syndicate: FW: Artec Director Position

[Andreas Broeckmann <abroeck@v2.nl>]

> From: 	Liz Howell[SMTP:liz@artec.org.uk]
> Sent: 	11 January 2000 16:03
> To: 	100016.2330@compuserve.com
> Subject: 	Artec Director Position
>
>
> ARTEC DIRECTOR
>
> Artec, the Arts Technology Centre is a regional and national focus for
> research, development and training in the creative applications of new
> technology. For ten years we have been at the leading edge of creative
> development, training and production in digital media.
>
> Based in recently refurbished premises in Islington, current projects
> include award-winning CD-ROM and website production, vocational training
> in multimedia design, development of the European Multimedia Labs and
>research projects with interactive TV.
>
> By April 2000, Artec will be independent of Islington Council and we are
> now looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to establish the new
> company as a centre of excellence and innovation.
>
> Director
> Full time contract
> (Salary £26, 276 - £28, 482 pa inclusive of LWA)
> To take overall responsibility for the development and leadership of Artec
> as an international, national, regional and local centre of innovation and
> excellence for research, production and training in the creative
> applications of digital technology.
>
> The successful applicant will have senior management experience in an
> arts, media or training environment. S/he will have a successful track
>record of fund-raising, financial, project and personnel management
>experience. S/he will provide the creative vision and leadership to ensure
>that Artec retains its place as one of the most innovative and successful
>new media centres in Europe.

 Closing date for applications: 01.02.00
Interviews:  WEEK COMMENCING 07.02.00
>
> For an application form and further details, please send a stamped (60p)
> addressed A4 envelope to: Human Resources Development, Room 229, Municipal
> Offices, 222 Upper Street, London  N1 1XR, quoting reference HR/ARTEC.
>
> We welcome applications regardless of race, gender, disability, age and
> sexuality. This job is open to job share.
>
> Job Description
> Artec Director
>
> The Artec Director will report to the Artec Board of Directors & will have
> responsibility for a Management Team of six, and a further ten members of
> staff.
>
> Duties comprise:
>
>
> 1	 Overall responsibility for the development of Artec as a national,
> regional and local centre of
> 	innovation and excellence for research, production and training in
> the creative applications of computers.
>
> 2 	Responsible to an independent Board of Directors, for financial
> accountability and performance 	accounting.
>
> 3	Responsibility for the development, maintenance and regular review
> of Artec's strategic and 	business plans.
>
> 4	In consultation with Artec staff, develop strategic, artistic, and
> commercial policy.
>
> 5	Personnel management of Artec's central resource, training and
> workshop teams: recruitment, appraisal, motivation, team-building.
>
> 6	Responsibility for overall financial management of Artec's
> training, production and development activities.
>
> 7	Responsibility for the development of fundraising, sponsorship and
> other income-generating strategies and activities; preparation of funding
> applications and project proposals.
>
> 8	Liaison and development of relationships with key local, national
> and international funding agencies: the Arts Council of England, the
> London
> Arts Board, Regional Arts Boards, Focus Central London, European agencies.
>
> 9	Compilation of reports to LBI committees and other funding agencies.
>
> 10	Organisation of promotional activities and public relations for the
> Arts Technology Centre's production and training programmes.
>
> 11	Responsibility for ensuring that a safe working environment is
> provided for all employees under your control. Ensure that relevant health
> and safety matters are included as part of the induction of new employees.
>
> 12	Using a computer terminal for the input and extraction of data
> whilst carrying out the above duties.
>
> 13	At all times carrying out duties with due regard to Artec's Equal
> Opportunities policy.
>
> 14	Such other minor and/or non-recurring duties appropriate to the
> post as may be directed.
>
>
>
>
> Person Specification: Artec Director
>
> Requirements
>
> Education and experience
>
> E1	Four years senior management experience in an arts, media or
> training environment.
>
> E2	Four years experience (to run consecutively or concurrently) of
> project management. To include:
>
> one years experience of administering training programmes,
> one years experience of financial administration and bookkeeping systems,
> one years experience of supervising a group of staff (including
> secondees),
> one years experience of working with Information Technology at a senior
> level.
>
> Knowledge, skills, abilities
>
> E3	Ability to supervise staff to achieve project objectives.
>
> E4	Ability to develop and implement business plans, work programmes,
> and monitoring procedures.
>
> E5	Ability to identify sources of funding and to write funding
> applications.
>
> E6	Ability to develop, supervise and implement arts, production and
> training programs.
>
> E7	Knowledge of budget setting, financial control systems and
> monitoring systems.
>
> E8	Ability to write reports and meet tight deadlines.
>
> E9	Knowledge of vocational training packages, initiatives and
> developments.
>
> E10	Knowledge of IT, Macintosh computer operating system and
> applications.
>
> E11	Ability to devise, supervise and implement student and course
> monitoring procedures.
>
> E12	Ability to develop and manage specific projects involving external
> bodies and sponsors.
>
> E13 	Ability to liaise and work with commercial sponsors and placement
> providers, community organisations, council departments and external
> agencies.
>
> E14 	Ability to promote an Equal Opportunities dimension in the work of
> Artec.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ***Please note our new address***
>
> ________________________________________
> Artec
> ________________________________________
>
> <mailto:liz@artec.org.uk>
> <http://www.artec.org.uk>
>
> ________________________________________
>
> 243 Junction Rd
> London
> N19 5YA
> United Kingdom
>
> Tel: +44 (0)171 687 6060
> Fax: +44 (0)171 687 6161
>
> ________________________________________
>


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