Communities and Participation Manager
Do you have experience in delivering community projects and/or events ? New Art Exchange is seeking a motivated, confident team player who has the organisation and planning skills to succeed in this role. If you have the experience, regardless of sector, we want to hear from you.
NAE is the biggest gallery in the UK that is dedicated to artists and communities from the Global Ethnic Majority. We’re a pioneering creative space in the Heart of Hyson Green, a community just outside the city centre which is culturally rich and vibrant. Our vision is for talent from the Global Ethnic Majority to be recognised, nurtured, and celebrated. We’re here to champion inclusivity and equity in the creative industries.
At NAE you’ll find it a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, actively breaking down barriers to make art accessible and engaging for everyone. We’re all about community connection and transforming ideas into opportunities for artistic and cultural expression. Our focus on co-design and collaboration means we nurture citizen leadership by allowing local voices to guide how we do things. We are the first cultural institution in the world to establish a permanent citizen assembly as a key part of our leadership. This is how we ensure continuous community representation and involvement.
The Community and Participation Manager will be a key member of NAE’s Neighbourhood’s team, responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of community projects and events that engage and inspire our local communities (predominantly from the Global Ethnic Majority).
Based from within NAE’s purpose built creative space, in the heart of one of Nottingham’s most diverse areas - Hyson Green, the post holder will work with local community partners, schools and other key stakeholders to ensure the community programme is representative of the diverse voices from our local communities and has their involvement through all that we do.
It is expected that the post holder will oversee a programme that includes, but not limited to, projects such as ‘Beyond the Wall’, a mural based public art installation in Hyson Green; ‘Nottingham Mela’, an annual festival of South Asian Arts; ‘Under the Spotlight’, a talent development programme for young emerging Black performance Artists, Musicians, Poets, and Comedians; and supporting the growth of NAE’s VOICE Assembly to ensure we continue to nurture citizen leadership, allowing local voices to guide how we do things.
With such a broad mix of programme areas to oversee, the role will require someone with excellent people management skills to be able to effectively manage a team of freelance artists and volunteers; demonstrable experience of delivering community-based projects and events to ensure NAE’s programme is delivered on time and in line with expectations; and the interpersonal skills needed to effectively engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to ensure the voices of our community are embedded throughout.
We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of community and participation experience, whether from the public, private or charitable sectors, who are passionate about our citizen-led approach and can bring expertise to this role. We look forward to hearing from you and to discussing how this role will be a catalyst for growth for both you and NAE.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please visit our website by clicking Apply