ABOUT THE ROLE

The Creative Engagement & Impact Director will lead the creative engagement programme and department: ensuring the successful planning and delivery of a range of engagement projects in line with the Octagon’s objectives.

This new role at the Octagon will be central to our vision of a healthier, happier community with more creativity at its heart, implementing ambitious programmes that increase engagement in culture and the arts in Bolton.

The appointed candidate will play a leading and influential role in our partnerships and networks, and you will work closely with Bolton Council and others to initiate and collaborate on a range of programmes across multiple organisations.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience leading a range of arts/cultural engagement programmes at a senior level as well as initiating and maintaining partnerships inside and outside the cultural sector.

You can demonstrate practise of working strategically and creatively to identify needs and opportunities for engagement with communities and successfully engaging diverse, under-represented communities in the arts.

You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities and be committed to the safeguarding and safety of others.

You will know how to contribute to funding bids and fundraising, as well as how to evaluate projects and articulate their impact to a wide range of people.

This list is not exhaustive – full details can be found in the below Recruitment Pack.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Form below.

Please apply with a CV and a Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) that sets out how you meet the person specification described in Recruitment Pack.

Please send your completed application to recruitment@octagonbolton.co.uk

We’d be grateful if you would also complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

If you’d like to apply by another format, including video, or if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, then please contact our recruitment team via recruitment@octagonbolton.co.uk or 01204 520 661.

Please state clearly that you are applying for the Creative Engagement and Impact Director role.

Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

We aim to shortlist all applications within 1 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.