enterprise music scotland - project assistant
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Scottish Charity No 20803
Helen McVey Executive Manager, EMS
22 June 2012
Projects Assistant – Enterprise Music Scotland
Fixed term post (9 months with the possibility of a permanent post after initial period) 0.4
£22,000 pro rata (calculated at the 0.4 level: 2 days per week)
Experienced individual required to support, develop and deliver project work throughout Scotland
for Enterprise Music Scotland, the national body for chamber music in Scotland. We will require a
candidate with exemplary administrative skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range
of stakeholders (management team, member promoters, performer members and funders) and to
provide core administrative support to facilitate effective delivery of our work in Scotland. The
candidate will be highly motivated and efficient with experience of the classical chamber music
sector in Scotland.
The post holder will be required to work from a central office location in Glasgow city centre. Some
national travel will be required. Working hours will be negotiated and agreed with the management
team however some flexible working hours may be required.
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Applications are invited by C.V and covering letter detailing your interest in the post, either by email
or post:
By email: dev.info@emusicscotland.co.uk
By post: Helen McVey Executive Manager Enterprise Music Scotland c/o The A9 Partnership Abercorn School Newton Broxburn EH52 6PZ
Deadline Friday 13th July 2012 (5pm)
Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on Wednesday 1st August, successful applicants will
be notified via email by 25th July. The selection process will comprise an interview and competency
test – further details will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Enteprise Music Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer, a copy of this policy can be made
available on request.
Scottish Charity No 20803
Helen McVey Executive Manager, EMS
22 June 2012
Job Description:
The Projects Assistant will be required to be proactive in delivering the project work of Enterprise
Music Scotland and providing core administrative support where required.
Key tasks will include delivering projects to a specific timescale, budget and remit including attention
to all detail and appropriate monitoring and evaluation procedures; co-ordinating the timetabling of
the management team and tasks; data processing/management; creation of publicity materials and
delivery of our social media plan. Day to day administrative support will also be tasked as
appropriate.
Person Specification:
The Projects Assistant will liaise (when required) with the network of promoters who currently
programme, contract, publicise and deliver over 500 chamber music concerts per annum. The
person required will be comfortable communicating to a diverse range of both music sector
voluntary and professional organisations and individuals. Due to the wide ranging nature of this key
support role, the person required will be productive, organised, evidence attention to detail and be
able to demonstrate an interest in the sector. We value imaginative, collaborative staff members
who can bring new ideas and energy to the sector.
Knowledge and Skills required:
Essential
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A high level of I.T skills – working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
Demonstrable administrative and co-ordination skills
A good understanding of social media and how to implement this effectively as a marketing
tool to support our work
Experience of evaluation and review
Ability to manage various strands of project work simultaneously
Ability to co-ordinate, support, develop and deliver as best fits the needs of the team
Good working knowledge of the Chamber Music Sector throughout Scotland
Desirable
Experience of devising and delivering arts projects
Experience of booking/liaising with classical musicians
Some fundraising knowledge and/or experience
Understanding of working within Charity/Board of Directors framework
Some design/layout/marketing skills
Some budgetary/financial support skills
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