Communications Manager: Job description
In our 10th anniversary year, the Clore Leadership Programme is creating a
new post for an experienced Communications Manager
Background
By investing in individuals, we aim to strengthen leadership across a wide range of
activities, and in so doing raise the game of the whole cultural sector.
Since it was first established ten years ago, the Clore Leadership Programme has
been a pioneer in leadership development, a source of expert advice and an
inspirational example for other initiatives in the UK and beyond.
Initiated by the Clore Duffield Foundation, and sustained by the Foundation's
generous support, and that of many other funders, the Clore Leadership Programme
is the UK's first cross-disciplinary leadership programme for the cultural and creative
sector.
The Programme was established as an independent organisation in 2004 and
focused initially on a Fellowship Programme, aimed at shaping creative leaders
through in-depth learning, and tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations
and circumstances of between 20 and 30 individuals a year. Over the last 10 years,
we have offered 259 Fellowships, and in addition:
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Run 40 intensive fortnight-long residential Short Courses for over 1,000
participants
Delivered a Board Development programme, to strengthen governance in the
cultural sector
Extended our Fellowships to international participants
Launched one and two-day follow-up courses (Clore Plus)
Formed an association with the University of Hong Kong to create Asia’s first
Advanced Cultural Leadership Programme
Run one-week courses for Emerging Leaders on an annual basis since 2011
Created consortia of large-scale national cultural organisations, to support the
Fellowship programme
Most recently, in 2014, we have launched a new website (www.cloreleadership.org)
and are planning a series of leadership development days, run in partnership with
other organisations.
Job Purpose
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To develop and implement a communications strategy for the Clore
Leadership Programme which will strengthen our profile, starting in our 10th
anniversary year
To create linked strategies for colleagues working on programming and
projects that will increase diversity, minimise barriers to attendance, deepen
engagement and extend reach within the UK
To support the Director in managing external relationships, particularly with
funding partners, and in developing our networks
To promote and disseminate the latest thinking on cultural leadership,
especially drawing on the learning from the Clore Leadership Programme
Responsibilities will include:
Communications
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Managing the web-site, and developing its potential as an authoritative on-line
learning forum
Ensuring we use digital and social media to best advantage, enhancing the
reputation and reach of the Programme
Managing media and press relations
Working collaboratively with other team members to sustain relationships with
alumni of the Clore Fellowships and Courses
Organising leadership development days, in partnership with organisations
outside London, with the aim of creating greater awareness of the
Programme, particularly amongst those who are currently under-represented
in leadership roles
Drafting articles, talks, presentations and blogs with and for the Director, Chair
and other team members
Partnerships and external relations
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Managing day-to-day relationships and communication with our partners
Assisting in the development of new networks and partnerships
Drafting reports and presentations for funding partners
Skills required will include:
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Effective project management
Knowledge and experience of digital communications and trends, with welldeveloped IT and digital fluency, including social media and other on-line
presence
Strong and accurate written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to work as part of a small team, under pressure and to deadlines
Attention to detail
Experience required in the following areas:
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Developing and delivering a communications strategy
Developing and using contact management systems
Managing budgets and suppliers
Managing a website (including content management)
Liaison with press and media, including experience of preparing press
releases
Preparing written reports and presentations
Examples of key contacts:
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The Chair and staff team
Members of the Board and its Strategic Advisory Committee
Staff of the Clore Duffield Foundation and the Clore Social Leadership
Programme
Funders and other partners of the Programme
Clore Fellows, participants (past and present) on our Short Courses,
Emerging Leaders course and Board Development programme
Press and media
Cultural organisations and individuals, including applicants for our
Programmes, speakers and mentors
Suppliers, including website designers
Other organisations providing support to the Programme
General public
Terms and conditions
The Communications Manager is a newly-created post and is funded by Arts Council
England’s Developing Resilient Leadership commissioned grant, for an 18-month
period. The post will be based in the Clore Leadership Programme offices at
Somerset House, Strand, London WC2
The post-holder will be a member of a team of 7 mainly full-time employees who are
based at the Clore Leadership Programme’s offices at Somerset House in London.
The other members of the team are Sharon Armstrong-Williams who manages the
Fellowships; Fiona Cameron, who manages our courses and events; Director Sue
Hoyle; Rebecca Laschetti, our Finance Manager; Maria Schweppe our Administrator;
and Alisha Whittington, who is responsible for administration of courses and Board
Development, and for programming and co-ordinating the Emerging Leaders
courses. Sir John Tusa is part-time Chair of the Programme and William Warrener
currently works two days a week as Projects Administrator. The Communications
Manager will be line-managed by Sue Hoyle and work closely with other team
members.
The Communications Manager will work 40 hours a week (including lunch breaks),
normally within office hours, but may be required to attend evening or weekend
events in addition to normal hours as necessary.
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Salary £38,000 - £40,000 p.a.
Contribution to pension scheme (equivalent to 9% salary)
18 month contract
25 working days holiday per year
Applications
Please write with CV and covering letter (max 4 pages in total), outlining your
strengths as a candidate for this role, and including names and contact details of two
referees. Please download and complete the equal opportunities monitoring form on
our website and send with your application. In addition, you should include a short
note, of not more than 500 words, setting out your views on the opportunities offered
by our new website to enhance our reputation and profile.
Applications should be sent to Sue Hoyle, Director, Clore Leadership Programme at
comms@cloreleadership.org by 12noon on Monday 17th February. Short-listed
candidates will be invited to interviews on the afternoon of Thursday 6th March.
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