Community Engagement Manager

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Community Engagement Manager (Part Time) 
Hours of post: 32 hours per week (or 4 full working days) 
Fixed term contract: May 2024 - March 2026 (subject to annual confirmation of funding)

Location:

Office-based location in Belfast with some travel required in Northern Ireland; travel and other costs associated with travel will be covered. Hybrid working can be considered.

Remuneration:

Salary is £24,120 for 32 hours per week (£30,151 Full Time Equivalent)

The role:

The role of Community Engagement Manager was created to address the developing needs of the organisation and the Arts and Disability and  Disability Arts Sector. The role will have an input to all of our community and sectoral development initiatives. This role is funded by Belfast City Council.

The Community Engagement Manager will support the CEO and Business Development Manager with initiatives that are designed to improve organisational capacity, support our membership and deliver impact in terms of equality, access and inclusion to the wider arts sector. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial management

• Managing and monitoring Community Engagement Programme budgets (i.e  Sign Language Development Fund, Volunteer Programme, European disability arts partnership programme and other related programme budgets)
• Maintain clear and accurate financial information for review by the Business Development Manager and Finance Officer and provide summary updates as requested
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records on financial spend relating to budget areas for post
• Work with the Business Development Manager and Finance Officer to produce quarterly and annual financial reports on relevant income and expenditure for review and approval by the CEO, Treasurer and Trustees
• Ensure compliance with the UofA Financial Procedures policy
• Support the Business Development Manager in the identification of funding or sponsorship opportunities to maintain Community Engagement Programmes

Programme management and delivery     

• Be responsible for the overall success of the Community Engagement Programmes, ensuring UofA maintains its reputation for innovation and quality 
• Review the Organisational Membership schemes and develop and refine a new membership scheme for the organisation
• Plan, oversee and manage community engagement activities: the Membership Scheme, the Volunteer Programme (coordinated by Volunteer Coordinator), Access and Inclusion provision (coordinated by Access and Inclusion Coordinator) and other community partnership initiatives
• Manage Community Programmes budgets and schedules
• Manage and develop partnerships with a range of organisations and individuals including local Councils, Arts Sector organisations, academic and educational organisations, third-sector bodies and other cultural and disability institutions relevant to the organisation  
• Support the Business Development Manager in contributing clear and timely information to ensure appropriate and effective monitoring and evaluation of programmes for funder reports and applications.
• Manage staff and coordinators overseeing the Volunteer Programme and Access and Inclusion provision and other freelance staff where appropriate
• Devise, initiate and monitor training programmes for local partners, community groups and freelance staff as required in line with community and stakeholder needs
• Hold responsibility for own administration across all areas (where possible, and as access requirements allow) including UofA correspondence, phone calls and emails
• Contribute to the organisation and integration of Community Engagement programmes in the annual Bounce Festival

Audience Development and Communication    

• Conduct an Audience Development audit and member consultation towards the development of a new 3 year Audience Development Strategy
• Develop a communications plan for marketing of the programmes you manage and ensure implementation of this plan with support from freelance marketing service providers
• Work with marketing and communications colleagues to define target audiences for community programmes and develop marketing plans and content to reach them

Staff Support and Supervision

• Support and supervision of staff and volunteers working within your area of responsibility e.g. Volunteer Coordinator and Access and Inclusion Coordinator
• Contribute to staff development, recruitment, support, induction and supervision processes where required
• Work in partnership with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure accurate volunteer records are maintained

Access and Inclusion

• Act as an equality, access and inclusion champion for the organisation, advocating for the needs of members, audiences and the Arts and Disability and Disability Arts sector
• Working alongside the Access and Inclusion Coordinator, ensure active provision of services are put in place across all programmes
• Build positive relationships and maintain sustainable partnerships with participants and staff onsite and offsite  
• Deliver presentations to various audiences on programmes to promote work delivered to external and internal audiences when required
• Ensure that the Community Programmes comply with best practice, including legal compliance, data management, safeguarding, volunteer support and risk management
• Research and develop training opportunities in line with need and requirements to support staff, volunteers, partners and Trustee development