Element is a charity that runs creative arts projects with young people leaving the care system, and vulnerable students. As our Programme Lead youll be managing and delivering both strands of our arts projects: with school students aged 11 - 14 and care leavers aged 16 - 25.
Deadline for applications: 28th September 2020
Open Until:
Posted: 09/11/2020
Element’s projects support young people to build their confidence, improve their communication skills, increase their peer network, and take up further creative opportunities. Each project consists of group sessions that use visual art, performance art and creative writing to encourage participants to reflect positively on their identity. At the end of our projects, Element Young Creatives present their work at a showcase for family, support workers, friends and professionals from the creative industries. Once participants complete a project with us, they become part of the Element alumni network through which they expand their peer network, attend cultural events, and access opportunities through Element and our partners.
About the Role
As our Programme Lead youll be managing and delivering both strands of our arts projects: with school students aged 11 – 14 and care leavers aged 16 – 25. This means everything from operations and logistics through to delivery. This role sits at the heart of Element participants experiences. You will work behind the scenes to ensure our projects run smoothly, signing up new participants and facilitating Element session content to support Element Young Creatives to express themselves and build confidence. You will report to the CEO and the Head of Programmes and Network. Your responsibilities will be to:
- Manage the different sections of the Element projects
- Liaise with local authority and school partners
- Engage participants in Element projects
- Facilitate Element group sessions
- Support the Element team
- Evaluate impact and implement learnings
- Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and staff
Salary: £26,000 pro rata, 4 or 5 days a week to be decided with the successful candidate.
To apply, download the full job description and person specification from www.elementproject.org/work-with-us and follow the instructions in the ‘to apply’ section.
