The NewBridge Project Gallery is currently closed.
We are looking for a Project Manager to work with our Director on the research, development and delivery of a new strand of artist development.
Salary: £21,500 pro rata
Hours: Part time role, 2 days a week (equivalent to 16 hours)
Start date: January 2021, contract until April 2022 (potential for extension – funding dependent)
Deadline: Monday 30 November, 5pm
If part time work doesn’t suit you, you could also apply to combine this with our Community Coordinator role, which is three days a week, and currently being advertised.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, organised and self-motivated, who can work well both independently and as part of our small team.
The NewBridge Project is piloting a new programme of artist development for people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector to pursue their creative ambitions or start on a pathway to a career in the arts. We are planning to design a programme that focusses on supporting those with no university degree and who may face social and economic barriers to developing an artistic practice.
We are looking for a Project Manager to work with our Director on the research, development and delivery of this new strand of artist development. The role will include leading on engagement and relationship building, planning and managing a programme of workshops and projects, working with an Advisory group, as well as ongoing evaluation to support long-term development of the programme beyond the pilot year.
We encourage applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Monitoring Form which helps us monitor the diversity of our organisation and our work. Your responses will be treated with full confidentiality, if there are any questions you would rather not answer, please just tick ‘prefer not to say’ or skip to the next question.
How to Apply
All applications must be sent to applications@thenewbridgeproject.com with the subject heading Project Manager – Application
We have a number of different ways to apply for this role. You can do this through:
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, then please contact us directly so we can discuss how to support you in your application.
Please read the job pack carefully before applying (download above) – the job description and skills outlined should help you to make a strong application.
Selection process
Applications will be assessed by three members of the NewBridge team and board and we assess applications using a matrix based on the answers given in your statement or audio/video application.
Please note we do not use CVs as part of the initial longlisting process, so please ensure any information you want us to see is included in your statement.
Equal Opportunities monitoring information may be taken into account at final shortlisting stage to help us achieve our diversity and inclusion goals. This is part of our commitment to taking positive action to achieve equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.
Interview
Interviews will be held on Monday 14 or Tuesday 15 December. Please indicate in your application if you cannot make any of these dates.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you via telephone or email, giving full details of the time, date and who you will be meeting at interview. We will be holding all interviews in line with current COVID requirements. More details will be provided closer to the time.
We will also provide you with the main questions you will be asked in advance, though we may ask some follow up questions during the interview.
Getting in touch
If you would like to find out more about this role, chat to a member of the team, or ask a question, then please get in touch and let us know at applications@thenewbridgeproject.com and include Project Manager – Query as the subject line and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Due to the pandemic our phones aren’t always being manned so email is the best way to get in touch.
The NewBridge Project is supported by Arts Council England, Newcastle Culture Investment Fund, Newcastle University’s Institute for Creative Arts Practice and the North of Tyne Combined Authority.
