Arts Development Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Arts Development officer required - fixed term and part time.
This is a 2 year fixed term post with Caerphilly County Borough Council Arts development team. Working on developing creative activities for residents within Caerphilly County Borough that deliver on CCBC core priorities. The role involves developing activity in underserved communities where arts activity is low with a focus on participation and wellbeing. We aim to fulfil Welsh Governments core aim of making all citizens more creatively active and be a proactive advocate of arts provision as a tool for change. The applicant will need to be educated to a degree level and have an understanding of the arts sector.
Arts Development is a small team based in Blackwood Miners Institute. Work will be carried out at the venue, at home and in the community with occasional evening or weekend work, so car use is essential.
The applicant must be comfortable with admin tasks and have skills in office software, social media and project planning to develop and promote the work.
The post holder should be able to work with a range of people in the arts, funders and in the community with a particular focus on wellbeing and community engagement. Developing and maintain relationships, evaluation and planning are core elements of the post.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact David Chamberlain on 07841 799947 or email: chambd@caerphilly.gov.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply online Send to a friend Job title Arts Development Officer Job reference REQ0008224 Date posted 16/03/2023 Application closing date 06/04/2023 Location Blackwood Salary Grade 8 (SCP24) £15,549.50 – (SCP27) £16,910.00 Package Part Time, Fixed Term until 31/3/2025 Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Community Education Attachments Blank Job descriptionArts Development officer required - fixed term and part time.
This is a 2 year fixed term post with Caerphilly County Borough Council Arts development team. Working on developing creative activities for residents within Caerphilly County Borough that deliver on CCBC core priorities. The role involves developing activity in underserved communities where arts activity is low with a focus on participation and wellbeing. We aim to fulfil Welsh Governments core aim of making all citizens more creatively active and be a proactive advocate of arts provision as a tool for change. The applicant will need to be educated to a degree level and have an understanding of the arts sector.
Arts Development is a small team based in Blackwood Miners Institute. Work will be carried out at the venue, at home and in the community with occasional evening or weekend work, so car use is essential.
The applicant must be comfortable with admin tasks and have skills in office software, social media and project planning to develop and promote the work.
The post holder should be able to work with a range of people in the arts, funders and in the community with a particular focus on wellbeing and community engagement. Developing and maintain relationships, evaluation and planning are core elements of the post.
View the Job Description and Person Specification click here
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact David Chamberlain on 07841 799947 or email: chambd@caerphilly.gov.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Arts Development Officer roles across Caerphilly County Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,550 - £15,550 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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