CoolTan Arts believes mental well-being is enhanced by the power of creativity
Application Pack for
Walk Leader/Trainer
Closing date: 18th May 2015
Interviews: week commencing 25th May 2015
Job description
Person specification
Application form
Equal Opportunities monitoring form
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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April 2015
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in working for CoolTan Arts. Please find attached an application
pack containing a full job description and person specification, application form and monitoring
form. Please make sure that your supporting statement responds directly to the criteria set out
in the person specification and that you tell us how your skills and experience meet the
requirements of the role by providing evidence and examples where appropriate.
The closing date for applications is Monday 18th May 2015 and we hope to hold interviews
week beginning 25th May 2015. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications and monitoring forms, along with a CV should be emailed to
recruitment@cooltanarts.org.uk or posted to CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth
Road, London SE17 1JE.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
CoolTan Arts Registered charity number 1064231 Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales reg. 3244552
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Walk Leader-Trainer
Location
224 -236 Walworth Road, London. SE17 1JE
Salary
£6,864 (PA: Year 1) / £2,964 (PA: Year 2)
Responsible to
Development Manager
Terms:
Fixed Term Contract
(44 Hours per month) Year 1
(19 Hours per month) Year 2
Context of Work
CoolTan Arts is looking for a dynamic passionate historical walk leader to be responsible for coordinating our monthly walks. You will have group leadership skills, a passion for
communicating and delivering ‘innovation’. Be professionally qualified with a degree and / or
relevant experience in public arts, performance, storytelling, public speaking, history, first aid.
You will need excellent people skills, networking, public speaking and be able to converse with
a wide range of people. A can-do and positive attitude is essential.
Purpose of Job:
The CoolTrade Tourist Walks ‘Southwark’s Hidden Stories’ covers mental health promotion,
history, story telling, performance/live art. Your work will be over seen by the Chief Executive,
CoolTrade Tourist Walks project worker and CoolTan board. You will plan, manage, implement
and promote the walks, to encourage, learning, public consultation & engagement that
promotes and fosters mental health awareness, well-being, and be responsible for extending
the scope and impact of our services both regionally and nationally.
Tasks and Responsibilities: Walk Organiser
1. Main tasks and skills
 Lead and recruit a group of volunteers who identify with mental ill health to become walk
leaders run monthly and weekly public walks, book training and develop a high level of
expertise
 Provide information for the CoolTrade Tourist Walks ‘Southwark’s Hidden Stories’
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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business plans and marketing strategy
Developing the branding of new CoolTrade Tourist walks
Provide evaluation for funding bids
Develop three tourist walks relating to Charlie Chaplin, David Bowie and William Blake
including piloting, costing and marketing (with the aid of communications team) with an
aim to starting rollout in 2016 for CoolTan 25th Anniversary.
Using established and new research to create CoolTrade Tourist Walks
Lead, inspire and manage the volunteers, participants and partners ensuring effective
teamwork and communication to deliver of the project aims, targets and outcomes.
Liaise as and when is required with internal and with external agencies and individuals to
deliver the required outcomes of specific projects.
Run 1 x 2 hour tourist walk each week (except in first month of establishing the
programme); 2 hour Volunteer meeting per week ; 6 hours research planning and piloting
walks per week. 1 x 8 hours preparation for launch event per year.
Working with other CoolTan staff to recruit, support and oversee the training of walk
leaders and project planning group
Work with other staff, volunteers, at CoolTan to ensure the walks all run smoothly and
adhere to health and safety.
Risk assessing health walks
Motivating participants
Recruiting volunteers
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Benefits of walking
Barriers to physical activity
Motivating people
Demonstration health walk
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2. Networking and Partnership building
 Proactively seek out, suggest and promote opportunities for public, partner and supporter
engagement in project delivery
 Build engagement opportunities into the entire remit of the CoolTrade Tourist Walks
‘Southwark’s Hidden Stories’ programme.
3. Marketing and promotion
 Champion and promote CoolTrade Tourist Walks ‘Southwark’s Hidden Stories’ initiative
locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
 Work with Communications Officer to publicise walks
Corporate Responsibilities
 To be committed to the aims and values of the CoolTan Arts
 Contribute to meetings, discussions and plans about the running and development of the
Charity
 To maintain good communication with colleagues, service users, volunteers and partner
agencies
 Aid in the overall development and enhancement of CoolTan’s work
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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Display a personal belief in equal opportunities in relation to mental health
Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of equal opportunities policy
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Promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of work
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Attend and participate internal and cross-organisation working groups for training and
exchange of information and best practice
To work at all times to the organization’s policies and procedures, including the equal
opportunities policy.
To work continuously to develop user led models of working, ensuring that users needs,
views and feedback shape the service and inform your practice.
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Other responsibilities
 To take on additional responsibilities commensurate to the role as and when required
 On occasions where meetings or events take place in the evening or on a weekend, time
off in lieu (TOIL) will be given
 To conform to CoolTan Art’s Health and Safety Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy and
apply these in all their work
 To be committed to developing professional knowledge through continuing professional
development
This job description is not exhaustive; it merely outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of
the post. These key tasks and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be
made in consultation with the post holder. You will be expected in undertaking the above
role to comply with any policies and procedures that CoolTan Arts may issue.
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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Person Specification: Walk Leader-Trainer
Essential
Qualifications/Knowledge
Professional qualification with a degree or relevant E.
experience
in
the
built
environment
field/public
arts/planning/urban design/ architecture / history /sport/health
sectors or equivalent
D
Hold a relevant Walk Leader Qualification / certificate OR
willingness to obtain.
Hold the Volunteer Walk Leader Cascade Trainer Certificate
D
OR willingness to obtain
Current First Aid Certificate OR willingness to obtain
D
Assessed by
Application
Form
(A),
Interview
(I)
Test (T)
A, I
A, I
A, I
A, I
Current mental health first Aid Certificate OR willingness to
obtain
D
A, I
Leadership and team building skills
E
A, I
Excellent computer skills in particular able to use Microsoft E
office (in particular word, power point, excel, access, outlook)
A, I, T
Benefits of walking to health and proven methods to translate E
this to people
A, I
Experience
Of working with people with mental distress and hard to reach E
groups
A, I
Experience of running groups ensuring target numbers are E
meet
A, I
Excellent planning and communication skills
A, I
E
A, I
Experience of working within the local community
E
Experience of supervising and leading groups and volunteers
E
A, I
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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E
A, I
E
A, I
Planning, negotiating and developing new parts of the project
E
A, I
Skills and abilities
Good literacy and numeracy skills
E
A, I
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
E
A, I
Ability to engage with a broad spectrum of people, including
vulnerable people.
E
A, I
Must be physically fit, able to lead walks through the urban
and rural environments of up to one hour
E
A, I
Keen interest in walking and the environment
E
A, I
Ability to establish and maintain electronic databases
including those for walk leaders, walkers and partners
E
A, I
Ability to supervise volunteers, including their training
To establish partnerships with statutory and voluntary
agencies to devise the Healthy Walks
programme
E
A, I
Ability To establish partnerships with statutory and voluntary
agencies to devise the Healthy Walks
programme
E
A, I
E
A, I
Experience of organising and setting up new initiatives
Excellent group facilitation skills, including establishing,
chairing and administrating meetings and groups e.g.
steering, planning etc
To be able to work evenings and weekends
In Partnership with:
We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
CoolTan Arts, Third Floor, 224-236 Walworth Rd London SE17 1JE T: 0207 701 2696 M: 0798 565 8443
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We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information
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In accordance with CoolTan Arts equal opportunities policy, CoolTan Arts will select
new employees on job-related criteria only: that is, the ability to meet the criteria of the
job as outlined in the person specification.
The questions below will help CoolTan Arts monitor the effectiveness of its equal
opportunities policy and to address areas of under-representation. The
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and will be detached from the application form prior to shortlisting. Please,
therefore, complete all questions by ticking the appropriate response or entering
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We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Ali Smith, Clare Allen, Arthur Smith and Rosemary Shrager
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W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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