Devising, delivering and strategically building a cross-disciplinary programme of onsite and online talks, workshops, events and activities for audiences to explore the Malangatana Mural, surrounding exhibitions, site and story.
Recruiting, supporting and strategically developing our Malangatana Heritage Programme activities
Participating in organisation-wide programming team meetings to collaboratively develop a dynamic, aligned seasonal programme to maximise opportunities for visitor engagement across the site and beyond.
Ongoing research, development and management of partnerships with key external stakeholders (partner organisations, artists and experts) to support the delivery, development and reach of the programme, seeking to include many voices and create new opportunities to engage new audiences.
Oversee the logistical delivery of the programme, with the support of the colleagues and volunteers, as required.
Ensuring safety management is a key consideration and that risk assessments and appropriate safeguarding policies and checks are implemented.
Conducting and contributing to evaluation of programmed activity.
Ensuring excellent communication with all departments involved in the organisation and promotion of activities to ensure smooth running.
Effectively managing programme budgets and regular reporting.
Presenting the programme and sharing information in written reports, presentations, publicity material and across social media.
Ensuring best practice is maintained, seeking out and attending relevant training.
Actively engaging with the programmes team, including collaborative planning, attending meetings and covering rotas for holidays as required including evening and weekend working, taking Time Off In Lieu as required.
Supporting the Programmes Team as required
Requirements :
A keen interest in Africa and its Diaspora and enthusiastic support of the objectives of The Africa Centre
Experience of working with young and adult learners in a museum, gallery or cultural heritage setting.
Strong project management experience with the proven ability to initiate and curate innovative and varied artistic and educational programmes, opportunities and experiences for young and adult learners.
Excellent communication skills, someone who is used to working wide audiences from varied backgrounds.
Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders and cultural partners. Able to encourage wide community engagement with this project.
Familiarity with evaluation methodologies and commitment to embed best practice.
Familiarity with the importance of maintaining accurate and clear records including digital assets to ensure that an accurate, informative and engaging record of the project is kept.
Strong IT skills, use of Microsoft Officer and other presentation tools Experience of organising and delivering events.
Financial management experience including budgets and working to financial targets. A strong knowledge of arts and cultural sector.
An interest and knowledge of contemporary socio-political and cultural topics.
An understanding of and interest in exploring different formats, possibilities and modes of delivering Public Programme events and activities.
Qualification in art, art history, architecture, design or similar. Interest and knowledge of art history, contemporary art and artists’ practice, design and culture.
Desirable - working knowledge of Museum and Gallery learning practice.
Desirable – practical experience of developing project communications for social media, press and stakeholders. Working closely with internal communication and marketing teams.