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Instructions for adding a job Out of the Blue – Skilled craftspeople - posted 03.9.2010  area: Edinburgh
Every Saturday, Out of the Blue runs ‘Tinker Tailor’, which offers a selection of skilled craftspeople who can help mend those broken annoying little things that clutter up your house!. Tinker Tailor is currently looking for skilled craftspeople who have mending skills in the following areas:
• Small furniture
• Jewellery
• Electrical items – radios, kettles, irons
• Bikes
• Clothes
• Watches
• Toys
• Umbrellas
• Leather – bags, belts
For more information about fees and how to apply, visit www.2outoftheblue.org.uk/Tinker%20Tailor%20Job%20description.pdf
Fèis Bharraigh – Administrator - posted 03.9.2010 area: Isle of Barra
deadline: Thursday 23 September 2010, 5pm
The main duties of the post will be to organise Fèis Bharraigh, a week‐long tuition-based festival for children and young people which takes place in July. Also, with direction from the Fèis Bharraigh committee, to coordinate Barrafest, a two day music festival. The administrator will also be required to support the Fèis committee to maintain and develop a programme of evening classes and workshops.
The post is initially for one year and will be part‐time for 20 hours per week. Pay will be a minimum of £8.14 p/h (APT&C Point 20) depending on experience. An Enhanced Disclosure check will be required. For more information or an application pack please contact Karen Mackinnon, Chair on email: mackinnonk3@aol.com or tel: 01871 890717/755.
New Moves International – Chair - posted 03.9.2010 deadline: 11 October 2010
New Moves International, the production company of one of Europe’s leading international performance festivals based in Glasgow, is seeking an exceptional Chair to provide leadership and direction to the Board ensuring it fulfils its strategic and governance requirements. The Company’s extensive history has demonstrated a process of cultural evolution that has served practitioners and audiences alike. The company anticipates further refinement, reflecting contemporary creative practice, new audience needs and the opportunities offered by working in partnership with other Scottish stakeholders. The balance between supporting emerging talent and bringing major, iconic performers to Scottish audiences is key but the delivery vehicle is for a festival with an exciting new shape that moves beyond the National Review of Live Art, which reached its 30th anniversary in 2010.
They are seeking an experienced individual with a commitment to the Company’s vision and aims. The Chair must be an excellent communicator who can exercise sound independent judgment, command respect and has an ability to think and act creatively. The Chair will also need to be able to bring sufficient hands-on capability in support of the Chief Executive and her team. If you think you are the person they are looking for please contact Nikki Milican, Chief Executive, New Moves International for further information on the role, responsibilities and application process at email: nikki_newmoves@mac.com Further information about New Moves International can be found at www.newmoves.co.uk
North Edinburgh Arts – Manager and Maintenance Officer - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: 14 September 2010
North Edinburgh Arts is seeking to fill the following posts:
Manager - To plan and manage the delivery of the core weekly arts and seasonal events programme, to oversee all aspects of short and long term hires and lets, to promote NEA to a wide range of users, and to support members of the NEA staff team. This is a part-time post, 25 hours per week with regular evening and Saturday working. Salary £25,000 pro rata
Maintenance Officer - To maintain the fabric of the NEA building and keep it in a good state of repair, and to ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable environment is maintained for all users and staff members. This is a part-time post, 16 hours per week working from 9am-1pm Tues-Fri. Salary £15,000 pro rata.
Application pack are available from email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk or tel: 0131 315 2151.
Aberdeen City Council - Artist - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: Wednesday 22 September 2010
Aberdeen City Council's Arts Development Team seek an artist specialising in generating work within the public realm, with a strong understanding of collaborative practice and comfortable developing methods of consultation, participation and community involvement, leading to the production of a temporary art piece (to be located within the Green area in late January/early February 2011).
This project will form part of Aberdeen City Council's larger 'Art Engagement' project, focussing on the impact public art in all its many forms can have on a community and the city as whole, breaking down the barriers towards long term engagement, participation and retention of creativity within the city. Fee £5,000. For a brief and further information about how to apply, visit www.artsdevelopment.co.uk or http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Arts/whitespace/art_engagement.asp
Glasgow Life – Business Development Manager: Sponsorship - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: Wednesday 22 September 2010
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with outstanding communication skills to work with an organisation that delivers a wide variety of services and opportunities for the community. Culture and Sport Glasgow has recently been transformed into Glasgow Life and this is great time to be joining the team. You will benefit from a successful organisational track record in delivering highly visible and successful sponsorship packages to a range of clients including the Bank of Scotland, 02, Ignis Asset Management etc. However, there is a genuine opportunity for you to take Glasgow Life’s sponsorship to a new level and make your mark as an outstanding development professional.
Reporting to the Head of Development you will line manage the Development Officer and Sponsorship Officer. You will use your expertise to organise, develop, coach and motivate your staff to deliver projects that meet and even exceed client expectations. It is also vital that you can work with colleagues across the organisation to develop a detailed understanding of the sponsorship programme and areas of work in which the organisation is involved.
They would like to hear from you if you if you have the ability to think strategically and demonstrate outstanding influencing and negotiation skills. Above all you will need to be a ‘people-person’ able to build rapport with both internal and external stakeholders. Please see the job description and person specification for more details. Business development and relationship management skills gained in a marketing or fundraising environment will be essential to fulfil this role successfully. Salary £37,801 - £43,891 (appointment will be at start of pay scale). For further information on this vacancy, please call Eilish McDowell on 07841 996127 or email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com
Eden Court - Box Office Sales Manager - posted 02.9.2010  deadline: Friday 24 September 2010
Eden Court is the theatre for the Highlands of Scotland presenting a wide variety of theatre, dance, cinema and music from its building in Inverness, and operating an extensive programme of arts education throughout the region. They now wish to appoint a suitably experienced individual to lead their Box Office and Sales team. Applicants should ideally have at least two years sales experience gained within a box office or similar cultural environment.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of staff management, a commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills. The position requires an individual who can motivate, inspire and lead their team to achieve sales targets and to strengthen and develop the customer relationship. This is a full-time post, salary circa £23,000.
For an application pack contact Cheryl Nicol or Linda Watson on tel: 01463 239841 or download from www.eden-court.co.uk. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Laurie Piper, Marketing Manager on tel: 01463 732673.
LINE art publication - various positions - posted 02.9.2010
Launched in Spring 2010, LINE is a new Scottish art publication created by students and graduates from Edinburgh College of Art and the SOLV design agency. LINE is currently expanding its staff and is looking for:
Writers: If you have a keen interest in contemporary art and excellent writing skills please send 2 writing samples and your C.V to editor@linemagazine.co.uk
Photographers: Please send 3 images to Rachel King at email: photoeditor@linemagazine.co.uk. Please take into account that the magazine is printed in black and white.
Events Organiser: The events organiser is in charge of generating a large proportion of the magazine’s income, therefore they are looking for someone highly organised, imaginative and well connected, with the ability to throw successful fundraising events.
Sales Manager: As Sales Manager you will be expected to the lead the magazine’s expansion, through contacting potential stockists in Edinburgh and beyond, negotiating deals (wholesale and consignment) and processing invoices. As yet, LINE has no formal distributors so you will also be responsible for organising the distribution of the magazine.
PR/Marketing rep: For this position they are looking for someone who can raise the magazine’s profile and be inventive with advertising on a limited budget. The rep will also be expected to help promote the magazine’s events.
For the Events Organiser, Sales Manager and PR roles please send your C.V and 200 words on why you would be suitable for the role to editor@linemagazine.co.uk An Edinburgh-based candidate is required for these roles. You can find out more about LINE magazine at http://linemagazine.tumblr.com
Dance Base – Reception Staff and Duty Managers - posted 02.9.2010 
Dance Base serves around 2,200 dancers each week and with the new Thomas Morton Hall studio about to open in Leith this number is set to grow. They’re looking for exceptionally friendly, fun and customer focused staff to join their team as Reception Staff (£6.15 ph) and Duty Managers (£7.50 ph). Duties include:
- Welcoming dancers and dealing with enquiries
- Processing bookings and selling tickets
- Ensuring the comfort and safety of everyone in the buildings
Hours and shifts are flexible and will be worked in either the Grassmarket or in Leith between the hours of 7.30am and 10pm throughout the week. Shifts are seasonal and based on three academic terms of classes each year. The kind of person they’re looking for is
- Friendly, welcoming, caring and fun
- Efficient, accurate and calm under pressure
- Interested in dance
To apply please complete the application form below and email to john@dancebase.co.uk
download file (doc - 272k) Scottish Dance Traditions - Board Members - posted 02.9.2010 
Scottish Dance Traditions aims to be the recognised champion for Scottish dance worldwide. It is currently seeking Board members with experience of marketing, fundraising, research and the law in order to proactively help them drive forward their ambitious aims and objectives. An interest in dance or traditional arts is desirable, as is a creative, enthusiastic approach and a willingness to make a real difference to traditional Scottish dance both now and in the future.
Following the loss of Scottish Arts Council flexible funding in 2009, the organisation underwent an extensive review of its marketing, income generating and fundraising procedures. Now trading as Scottish Dance Traditions, and based in Clackmannanshire, it has developed a fundraising strategy and marketing plan to ensure the future stability and sustainability of its work.
Please contact Marion Robson (Chair) on tel: 01561 377501 or email: marionrobson@hotmail.com for an informal discussion. A full role description, person specification and background to the company and Board can be emailed to you by contacting Emma Brandriff on tel: 01259 218444 or email: emma@stdt.org. Visit their website at www.stdt.org.
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