Position of work: Job Title: Male Actor & Assistant Drama Worker (6.5 month fixed term contract starting September 2019) There are two positions available (must have ability to act roles within the 16-25yrs age range) Odd Arts is an equal opportunities organisation. We are currently under represented by BAME individuals within our wider team and are keen to build a whole organisation which reflects the society we live and work in. At least one position will be given to someone from a BAME background (due to performance casting needs). Responsible to: Project Manager & CEO Responsible for: - Acting in performances in community, education & criminal justice settings (including prisons) - Supporting, assisting & co-delivering creative projects in community, education & criminal justice settings Main duties: ●
To act in Odd Arts professional forum theatre performances, covering challenging issues with varied groups (including within youth settings, schools, colleges, prisons, secure units & health settings)
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To act in Odd Arts performances devised by and with participants
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To support and deliver drama and creative workshops with varied groups (including within youth settings, schools, colleges, prisons, secure units & health settings)
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To conduct supervised planning, evaluation and administration tasks relevant to Odd Arts
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Working creatively within a team alongside volunteers, actors, freelancers, management and various artists
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Participate in safeguarding of all participants and undergo training
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Use any other creative talent within workshop design and delivery (including music, dance, drama, visual arts etc)
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To represent Odd Arts at any relevant meetings, presentations and conferences
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Support Odd Arts social media and brand through active participation in it
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To work to ensure Odd Arts working practice is of the highest possible quality
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Acceptance of flexible working hours and willingness to work away on projects
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Any other appropriate activity
Conditions of service: ●
The salary for this post will be £18,000 pro rata (Scale 1: Pay-scale and Staffing Structure available on request)
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Part time: 3.5 days per week (28 hours). Potential to increase hours depending on funding
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The normal working week will include some evening and occasional weekend work.
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The contract is for 6.5 months.
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There is an initial probationary period of three months, during which time the company may terminate your employment with two weeks notice.
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Holiday entitlement: You will be entitled to the equivalent of 25 working days pro rata (full time). This excludes bank holidays. To be taken by agreement with the Company Director. Some forced days leave over Christmas period when the company is closed.
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Odd Arts requires all its employees to be flexible; it should be anticipated that you might be asked to fulfil some tasks that fall outside of the scope of your job description.
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The job will start in September 2019 to fit around both Odd Arts and applicant needs.
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Wages will be paid BACS on the 15th of each month (or the next working day if this falls on a weekend).
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Z-Arts will be your base of work therefore travel to projects will be paid at .35p per mile (or cheapest public transport fare) from Z-Arts. *Please see travel policy for full details
Person Specification
Essential requirements for the post: ●
Acting experience either professionally or semi-professionally
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Experience in and love for drama or performance
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Belief in Odd Arts vision and values
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Experience supporting workshops
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A positive ‘can do’ attitude
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Empathetic and non-judgemental
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Understanding of safeguarding issues
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Passion for inclusive and transformative arts or theatre
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Commitment to the arts as a tool for social change
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to learn quickly and apply that learning
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Ability to work in challenging environments
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Ability to effectively manage own time
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Ability to quickly establish rapport with diverse organisations and communities
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Team working skills, as well as self-motivation and time management skills Ability to work early / late within Manchester, the Northwest and on occasions across the UK
Desirable requirements for the post: ●
Other arts based skills (film, visual arts, fashion, music, creative writing)
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Knowledge and understanding of the applied arts.
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Experience or knowledge of issue-based drama workshops
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Knowledge or interest in criminal justice system or youth & community sector
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Experience or interest in working with young people with challenging and difficult behaviour
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Computer literate
Details of how to apply: ● ●
Please send a one page cover letter alongside your CV to info@oddarts.co.uk by 1st August 2019 Successful shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on Monday 12th August 2019 at Z Arts
Information about Odd Arts Odd Arts transforms lives with creative arts that challenge and inspire.
We are one of the Uk’s leading organisations in applied theatre and arts in criminal justice. Odd Arts Aims: - Reduce risk of (re) offending - Build more cohesive and safer communities - Improve mental well being including increased confidence and self worth - Improve work based skills through accreditation, communication skills and therapeutic learning - Increase access and engagement to the arts and culture for disadvantaged groups Outputs include: - issue based drama workshops and projects - therapeutic theatre programmes teaching new skills around thinking and communication - film, creative arts and music workshops (always including drama) - interactive theatre performances Values: - Empowerment and enrichment for all - Passion for arts and social justice - Freedom to explore new ideas and create - Equality of expression for all staff and stakeholders - Learning from and within everything we do - A restorative and strengths based approach
Odd Arts Awards ●
- Commended by Royal Society of Public Health in 2014 for ‘Contribution to Arts & Health in Criminal Justice’
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- Awarded ‘Most Innovative Group’ at Spirit of Manchester Awards 2014
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- Awarded ‘Best Engagement’ in partnership with Salford NHS CGG at Association of Healthcare Communications & Marketing Awards 2017 and 2018
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- ‘Contribution to the Community’ winners at North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Awards 2017.
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- Shortlisted for ‘Most Inspirational Group’ at 2018 Forever Manchester Award
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- Shortlisted in 'Equalities Award' category at 2018 Spirit of Manchester Awards
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- Shortlisted in ‘Equalities Award’ category at 2019 Spirit of Manchester Awards for performance & workshop ‘Blame & Belonging’.
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