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