Contract for Services
Manager, Creative Frame
Fixed Term Contract, February 2016 – December 2016
The region of Leitrim and the surrounding counties is noted for its high proportion of people working in the
creative sector. Building directly on learning developed from a number of Continuing Professional
Development projects that Leitrim Local Enterprise Office and Leitrim County Council Arts Office have
managed in the past, the two entities have together developed Creative Frame to support this cohort.
Following an initial research period, Creative Frame will be formally launched at The Dock, Carrick on
Shannon in early February.
As it develops, the membership of Creative Frame will come from emerging or established professional
practitioners from all art and design fields such as visual arts, traditional arts, architecture, music,
performing arts, film, craft and design. While the provision of user-driven continuing professional
development is the central focus of the project, it is hoped the network can serve as a fulcrum for
collaboration, skills sharing and project development for its members.
The Enterprise Office and Arts Office is now seeking to contract an experienced and highly-motivated
person to play a lead role in bringing the network through its next stage of development, engaging
potential members, encouraging participation, and facilitating training and networking events and activities
that come forward from the membership.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in highly creative environment and shape the future of this
innovative programme.
1. Services Required
Reporting to the Arts Officer, the appointee will be required to provide the following:
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Contribute to strategic planning and development with project partners.
Membership development and relationship-building with members as the key stakeholders.
Relationship-building with other stakeholders, partners and funders.
Ongoing needs analysis.
Programme planning and CPD content development and management.
Management of the project’s on-line presence.
2. Person Specification
The successful Contractor will be a skilled, experienced, results-driven professional able to demonstrate
relevant arts management experience. He/she will have the drive to lead Creative Frame through its next
phase of development. The successful candidate should have:
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At least two years experience of project management, preferably in an arts context.
A well-developed track record of achievement.
A high level of knowledge and awareness of the arts sector in Ireland.
A third-level qualification.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent IT skills and proficiency in a range of current office software, social networking platforms
and experience of website management/CMS.
3. Content of Application
Formal Expressions of Interest are invited in the following format:
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Cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and what attracts you to it.
An up-to-date CV.
One page summary of your role in up to two previous relevant projects that you were involved in.
4. Assessment Criteria
All expressions of interest will be assessed based on the following criteria:
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Relevant expertise and experience
Demonstrated track record
Response to the brief
A short-listing process may apply and applicants may be invited to attend for interview in Carrick on
Shannon to further discuss their expression of interest. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for February
2016. Applicants must attend for interview at their own expense.
5. Term of appointment
This position is offered to an independent contractor on the basis of a fixed-term Contract for Services from
the date of appointment (February 2016) to 31st December 2016, and will include a three-month
probationary period and regular performance reviews.
6. Fee and time commitment
It is envisaged that the services required will average two days (15 hours) per week, scheduled on a pro
rata basis to suit the requirements of the programme. The position is offered at a rate of €130.00 per day
(typically two days per week), inclusive of travel and all other expenses, other than travel to and from
Creative Frame events, payable on receipt of appropriate invoices fortnightly in arrears.
7. Location
The network is based at Leitrim County Council Arts Office at the Town Hall, Bridge Street in Carrick on
Shannon. However, training events and other activities of the network will be held across the region of the
membership and the successful candidate may work from various locations from time to time.
8. General Conditions
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The appointment will be on the basis of a fixed-term, all-inclusive Contract for Services issued by
Leitrim County Council for Leitrim County Council Arts Office and Leitrim Local Enterprise Office.
It will be a condition of appointment that the successful candidate shall be able to produce for
inspection a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and hold valid certificates for the duration of the
contract.
Payment for services covered by the proposed contract will be on foot of appropriate invoices,
which will be provided twice per month (or as agreed) following the award of contract.
Contractors are required to have access to a car and possess a full clean driving licence.
Leitrim County Council reserves the right not to award this contract and in this instance reserves the right
to pursue other selection processes at its discretion.
9. Queries and information
The point of contact for the appointment is Leitrim County Council Arts Office. All queries or requests for
information should be directed via email to arts@leitrimcoco.ie.
10. Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email in Word or PDF format only to arts@leitrimcoco.ie
before Friday 12th February 2016.
If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt of application within three working days, please contact
Leitrim County Council immediately.
Late applications will not be considered.