Job SummaryAs Head of Education and Community you will oversee education and community engagement and be responsible for the delivery of secondary schools, careers and Emerging Theatre Professionals work. These projects will serve particular strategic objectives as defined in The Old Vic Business Plan.Job DescriptionDepartment/Team:

Education and CommunityResponsible to:

Education and Community DirectorContract:

Permanent, full time positionLocation:

Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NBHours:

Usual working hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with some occasional out of hours work (e.g. evenings and weekends)NB we would be open to considering candidates looking for an 32 hours contract (0.8 FTE).Salary: 46,000 49,000 per annumDirect Reports:

The Education Manager (Schools Club), The Education Manager (Take The Lead) and The Participation ManagerPerson specificationThe post holder must be able to demonstrate the following:EssentialExperience of developing participatory arts projects in schools and with emerging theatre professionals and mid-career artistsExperience of delivering and facilitating high quality participatory arts projects in schools and with emerging theatre professionals and mid-career artistsExperience of leading a team in a participation setting delivering multiple projectsBudgetary management experience to a minimum of 500KFamiliarity with safeguarding policies and practices, particularly relating tochildren and young peopleExemplary organisation skills as well as written and verbal communication skillsExperience of line managing staff and freelancersRobust understanding of best practice and new developments within a theatre educational and youth employment contextA strong team player.IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite and Excel in particular. (Training will be given on software programs as required.)Proven experience of evaluation design, analysis and reporting and experience of writing copy for content and marketing materialsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check as the role may interact with vulnerable adults and/or children#J-18808-Ljbffr