We’re helping to unlock the creative spirit of the Royal Docks. You’ll collaborate with the creative organisations that call the Royal Docks home to launch a world-class programme of events and activation, as well as attracting new organisations to join us. You’ll inspire our communities and visitors to make the most of the area’s assets — 12 miles of waterfront, diverse landscape, global connections — and help us make the Royal Docks an attractive place to visit and stay.
The opportunity
Working closely with the Creative Programmer, you’ll develop arts and cultural projects that capitalise on the area’s unique history, landscape and communities. Your goal is to position the Royal Docks as a distinctive cultural destination in London, boosting awareness and increasing footfall through an exceptional creative programme. A key focus will be neighbourhood revitalisation and community arts development, providing creative opportunities that support social, economic and cultural inclusion.
The person
You’ll come with experience of initiating, directing and delivering complex arts and cultural projects. This will include the ability to build partnerships in a complex stakeholder environment and to leverage additional funding for strategic cultural projects. You must be capable of setting and managing budgets. Well-developed public relations skills and experience of presenting projects to a wide and diverse range of stakeholders are essential.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a two page (maximum) covering letter. It is important you provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience and information outlined in the person specification for the role. Short listing will be carried out on the information on your CV and covering letter.
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London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. You will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to, and achievement in, promoting diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on recruitment@tfl.gov.uk quoting reference GLARD015
Application closing date: Sunday 9th June 2019
Interviews will take place at: The Crystal, Royal Victoria Dock