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(Posted: Tuesday, 30 March 2010 )

Arts & Health South West, Director

The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 26th April 2010

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to shape the future of this young and developing organisation. It is a challenging but rewarding role that will suit a self-starter and creative thinker who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and professions including artists, health professionals and policy makers.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with drive and vision who wishes to play a key role in the development of the arts and health field regionally and nationally. They should have excellent communication and project management skills and a good knowledge and understanding of the arts and health field.

Arts & Health South West is at an important stage in its development. Since its formation in 2006, it has established itself as a key arts and health organisation both regionally and nationally. It now seeks to consolidate the achievements by strengthening its resources in order to develop and increase its role across the sector.  It has developed a three year Development Plan which sets out how this will be achieved. The Development Plan was approved by the Trustees in December 2009 and AHSW has been successful in achieving the first milestone set out in the Development Plan by securing three years funding from Arts Council England for March 2010 – March 2013. The next milestones in its development will be the recruitment of two members of paid staff, and securing a contribution towards its funding from Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) across the region, towards which negotiations are already underway.

The appointment of a Director (2 days a week) to lead the organisation through delivering the wider objectives set out in the Development Plan is therefore the first of two planned appointments. It is proposed that a Coordinator (3 days a week) will be appointed to support the Director once the PCT funding has been secured. On appointment, therefore, the Director will be the sole employee of AHSW. It is our intention that the Coordinator will be in post by October 2010.

Click here to download a full Recruitment Pack

This includes:

  • Introduction and background to Arts & Health South West
  • Application procedure
  • Job description
  • Person specification

Application and selection procedure

How to apply
Click here to download the Application Form

You must use the application form provided.  CVs will only be accepted as supplementary information.

Completed application forms should be posted to:
Director Vacancy, Arts & Health South West, PO Box 2696, Bristol BS2 2AL

Or emailed to: info@ahsw.org.uk with “AHSW Director” in the subject box.


Closing date
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 26th April
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Wednesday 28th April.

Interviews
The interviews will be held in Bristol on 10th May.

Subject to periods of notice to be served, we are looking for the successful candidate to take up post as soon as possible after interview.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post further please contact the Chair of AHSW, Jane Willis by emailing jane@willisnewson.co.uk or calling 0117 924 7617.