Appointment of Project Manager

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Belfast Drums is to be a 3 day cross-community music festival based in Belfast city centre in July 2007. The project manager will be expected to co-ordinate the festival, from the early planning through to the actual event.

Organisation:

Youth Music Belfast


Address:

99 Donegall Pass Belfast BT7 1DR


Closing Date:

06 Sep 2006


Contact Name:

Dr Joe McKee


Contact Telephone:

028 9032 2435



Application Procedure

Candidates wishing to be considered for the post must submit written applications by 4.00pm on Wednesday 6 September 2006. Applications received after this time and date will not he considered. Candidates are asked not to include copies of their curriculum vitae; rather they are asked to produce a letter of application which clearly addresses the stated criteria for the post, both essential and desirable.

Essential Criteria

  • proven excellence (5 years during the past 8 years) in project management within the arts;
  • 3rd level qualification in Music;
  • knowledge of relevant local music scene, including cultural diversity;
  • demonstrable experience in working with a range of agencies and otherstatutory / community / voluntary bodies;proven experience of budget management;
  • good command of basic ICT skills;
  • successful track record in fund-raising.

Desirable Criteria

  • willingness and ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland;
  • flexibility in working hours (including some weekend work);
  • ability to work alone and without supervision;
  • experience in maintaining adequate records, including financial records;
  • established contacts with musicians / performing groups, especially in Northern Ireland;
  • availability to work from mid-October 2006 to late-July 2007.

Referees

Candidates may wish to provide the names and addresses of 2 referees who could comment on the candidate’s suitability for the post.

Interview Panel

The interview panel will consist of 4 persons representing Youth Music Belfast and the N.I. Community Relations Council.

Remuneration

A total inclusive fee of £15,000.00 will be paid to the person appointed to the post

Selection Process

All applications will be acknowledged on receipt. Candidates will be invited to attend for interview. In the event of there being a large number of applicants, the interview panel will draw up enhanced criteria for the purposes of short-listing. In this eventuality, only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Interview Date and Location
It is expected that interviews will be held on Tuesday 26 Septemberat the City of Belfast School of Music, 99 Donegall Pass, Belfast BT7.

Further Information

Further information, or clarification of the above, may be obtained from Dr Joe McKee at 9032 2435.


CommunityNI.org | Brendan Kane | 22 Aug 2006
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