Job Description
Position:
Casting Coordinator Intern
Academic Group/Service
School of the Arts
Reference:
UOB-GI10
Grade:
Grade 2
Status:
Fixed term – 6 months
Hours:
Full-time; 36.25 hours per week
Responsible to:
Academic Group Coordinator: Standards, Enhancement & the
Learner Experience – School of the Arts
Background:
The Graduate Internship Scheme provides a fixed-term employment opportunity for students
who have successfully graduated to Degree level from the University of Bolton. This
opportunity is open to UoB graduates who have completed during the academic year
2015/16.
The Scheme is intended for graduates to gain valuable experience of working within a busy
customer facing environment. The University’s intention is to create opportunities across a
number of functions, which will enable graduates from a range of disciplines to gain and
develop transferable skills within the work environment.
The primary contact for the scheme will be the Head of Careers and Employability. The
placement, will however, have an identified line manager within the dedicated Academic
Group/Professional Support Service to which they are assigned.
There will be a relevant period of induction so that the placement is integrated into the
University’s business processes. In particular, certain mandatory training will be put in place
and a mentor allocated, where it is considered appropriate.
The role holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be expected to continually
monitor and evaluate their progress to be able to demonstrate a transferable skills-set at the
completion of the placement with the University.
The role holder will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of the
requirements in respect to Health and Safety at Work, together with the principles of the
legislative Acts relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Bribery.
Main Function of the Internship:
The aim is to give the role holder an opportunity to encounter a wide range of
internal/external activities that are undertaken on a day to day basis within the University.
This is an opportunity for recent University of Bolton graduates to develop the skills and
experience required for many potential graduate professions.
The role will require interaction with University staff, students, graduates and organisations
external to the institution. The post holder will also need to be able to work outside of normal
hours when required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
It is our aim to develop a University of Bolton Creative Talent Agency. At present we lack
any material presence, such as a website, which would enable us to manage current
requests as well as grow the opportunities for our students.
The intern would be responsible for the set-up of a website and social media presence for
the Agency, as well as for the co-ordination and creation of content. This will comprise a
performer database, including CVs and show reels (video and audio), as well as a blog
which showcases the performance work undertaken by our students.
The intern will be responsible for liaising with internal and external partners, developing new
and existing links via the promotion of the Agency, and working with undergraduate students
on the showcasing of their talents and experience.
In association with the staff team, the intern will also coordinate a launch event for the
Agency.
Additional Information
1. Work flexibly and support other services at peak times, as directed by your line
manager.
2. To assist with the collection of data for the annual Destination of Leavers from Higher
Education Survey.
3. To work flexibly as part of the team, which may require working evenings and
weekends when required. To assist with open days and enrolment periods and cover
other areas in times of staff shortage.
4. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the role as
determined by your line manager.
Person Specification
Position:
Academic
Group/Service
Casting Coordinator Intern
School of the Arts
Criteria
1
1 a)
1 b)
Qualifications
Degree gained from the University of Bolton in a Creative
Arts discipline
Educated to GCSE, grade C or equivalent in English and
Mathematics, or equivalent standard of education
2
2 a)
Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of the professional environment pertaining to the
performing arts and related industries
2 b)
Reference:
Priority
UOB-GI10
(1/2/3)
Method of Assessment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time
effectively in order to produce agreed project or creative
outcomes
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 c)
Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
1
2 d)
Strong IT skills, including the ability to create online content
and video and audio material
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 e)
Knowledge of the creative arts sectors in the North West of
England and nationally.
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3
3 a)
Experience
Experience in managing and maintaining online content
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 b)
Experience of liaising with a range of individuals and/or
organisations to produce a desired outcome
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 c)
Experience of managing and organising events
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4
4 a)
Personal Qualities
Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
1
4 b)
Flexible response to work
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
5
5 a)
Other
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
University, which may require working at times outside of
normal working hours
1
Interview
5b
Commitment to the University’s policy on equal
opportunities and diversity
1
Interview
5 c)
Willing to undertake appropriate staff development to keep
up to date with the requirements of the role, which may take
place outside the University
1
Interview
Note:
1. Priority 1 indicates vital criteria - a candidate would be unsuccessful if unable to satisfy a Priority
1 criteria.
2. Priority 2 indicates desirable criteria - candidates failing to satisfy a number of these are unlikely
to be successful.
3. Priority 3 indicates criteria not specifically required for the post but in a competitive situation
may be used to select candidates who cannot be separated on priorities 1. and 2.
4. Please note it is normally expected that a new appointee will commence at the bottom of grade.