JOB OPPORTUNITY: Gallery Administrator

CCA is recruiting a part-time Gallery Administrator (0.4 FTE) to work with the Director and Public Programmes Curatore.

SALARY : £10,000 per annum (£25,000 full time equivalent)

DURATION OF POST: Permanent, subject to funding and successful completion of a six-month probationary period


PLACE OF WORK: Centre for Contemporary Art Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director

The full job description and person specification will be available at the CCA website on the Opportunities page.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply by submitting your CV, completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a covering letter stating how you meet the person specifications and why you are applying for this role to Info@CCADLD.org by 4 December 2024, 23:59 GMT. Interviews 16 December 2024 for start date in January 2025.

Equal Opportunities monitoring forms are available to download here:
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Applicants with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

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Job Description

Job Title: Gallery Administrator

Hours of work: 2 days per week (15 hours), to be worked during normal CCA office hours (11am–6pm, Tuesday–Saturday, hours may be worked across two different days including one Saturday a month on agreement with the Director)

Salary on appointment: £10,000 per annum (£25,000 full time equivalent)


Duration of post: Permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period with three-month reviews

Place of work: Centre for Contemporary Art Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG

Responsible to: Director

Role Overview - Working with the Director to ensure smooth administration of CCA, finances, filing and reporting.

Key responsibilities:
• Support the Director and Public Programmes Curator with grant funding administration
• Duty managing CCA - keyholding and answering questions from the public
• Assist with mailing and shipping of artworks and gallery shop sales
• Maintain office filing systems
• Coordinate the office and gallery calendar
• Weekly bookkeeping and payments
• Administering monthly payroll
• Assist with annual preparations for auditing of financial statements (prepared by an independent accounting firm)
• Assist with interim grant reporting
• Support the Director, Public Programmes Curator and Marketing Coordinator with web management and procurement
• Coordinate annual safety checks for the premises
• Coordinate compliance with charities commission, health & safety and other standards
• Participate in gallery and office maintenance
• Evaluating and reporting on activity
• Any other reasonable duties arising during course of employment.

Person Specification

Job Title: Gallery Administrator

Essential:

Experience: 2 years administrative experience; Demonstrate accurate record keeping; Working to time constraints; Experience of working with internal and external customers

Attainments: working professional experience or undergraduate degree; Microsoft Office; Excel; Google Suite

Special Aptitudes: Excellent spoken and written English and ability to produce concise and accurate information; Able to understand and use basic business planning and budgets;

Disposition: A self-reliant team player – ability to work on own initiative; Close attention to detail; A positive approach with an ability to be flexible; Reliability and punctuality; Enthusiasm and energy; Commitment to Equal Opportunities; Accuracy and attention to detail

Thinking style: A creative problem solver with an ability to be analytical; Productive under pressure with a logical approach to problem solving

Circumstances: CCA’s offices in Derry~Londonderry; Ability to work extended hours on occasion

Desirable:

Working within the charitable sector; Experience of working in the creative and cultural sectors; Experience of working with restricted grant funding; Additional languages

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing Coordinator

CCA is recruiting a part-time Marketing Coordinator (0.2 FTE) to work with the Director and Public Programmes Curator.

SALARY : £5000 per annum (£25,000 pro rata)

DURATION OF POST: Permanent, subject to funding and successful completion of a six-month probationary period


PLACE OF WORK: Centre for Contemporary Art Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply by submitting your CV, completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a covering letter stating how you meet the person specifications and why you are applying for this role to Info@CCADLD.org by 4 December 2024, 23:59 GMT. Interviews 16 December 2024 for start date in January 2025.

Equal Opportunities monitoring forms are available to download here:
PDF | Word Doc

Applicants with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

If you are interested in learning more about access riders, click here.

Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per week, to be worked during normal CCA office hours (noon–6pm, Tuesday–Friday, one Saturday per month on agreement with the Director)

Salary on appointment: : £5000 per annum (£25,000 full time equivalent)

Duration of post: Permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period with three-month reviews

Place of work: Centre for Contemporary Art Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG

Responsible to: Director

Main purpose of post: To promote CCA’s activities through press and marketing, media channels and monitor press and marketing activity.

Main responsibilities:
• Draft and maintain social media posts
• Maintain up to date venue and event information on listing sites
• Monitor social media, press and online reach monthly and as necessary for stakeholder reporting
• Drafting, proof-reading and distributing press releases
• Coordinating distribution of print publicity

General:
• Dealing with press enquiries
• Answering the telephone and press email account
• Duty managing CCA - keyholding and answering questions from the public
• Other reasonable duties as requested

Role Overview - Working with the Director to promote CCA’s activities through press and media channels and monitor press and marketing activity.

Key Responsibilities
• Social media
• Print media
• Digital promotions
• Press contacts
• Provide monthly press and marketing information

Social Media
• Draft and schedule social media posts for approval by Director
• Maintain, moderate and post social media posts – Facebook page and Twitter
• Create event pages on Facebook and invite contacts to events
• Download digital media Insights Data on a monthly basis – to send to Director for reporting
• Maintain and update Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube, Vimeo

Print
• Maintain and remind printed material deadlines - adverts/posters/leaflets
• Booking adverts and when necessary liaising with designer
• Send approved print adverts to publications contact
• Coordinate distribution of printed materials – posters/leaflets

Digital Promotions
• Maintain and update listing sites with events and exhibitions – active listing sites to update on a regular basis
• Amend copy and images for listing sites to suit contribution guidelines – to be approved by Director and/or Public Programmes Curator
• Occasionally update listings with opportunities and jobs at CCA
• Widen and diversify listings where appropriate
• Maintain and remind digital press deadlines – including e-newsletters
• Write draft copy of CCA promotions for digital e-newsletters (where appropriate)
• Distribution of digital publicity materials such as powerpoint screens and Gifs
• Proof reading of web and occasional updating
• Write draft copy and proof-reading of press releases and distributing to mailing lists
• Creation and distribution of exhibition invites
• Send event information to apps

Other
• Liaising with local press to arrange visits/interviews for exhibitions and occasional events at CCA
• Liaise with Director and Public Programmes Curator for regular meetings
• Coordinate distribution of events posters to local schools and nurseries - for events suitable for children and families
• Update and maintain Marketing and Communications Plan and ensure all deadlines met
• Archive press articles – print and online
• Monitor online activity via google analytics, mailchimp etc.
• Maintain and uphold brand guidelines in all marketing activity
• Assisting with Guest Titles and Publications – logging and uploading new titles to the online shop and assisting tracking sales

Person Specification

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

Essential:

Experience: 2 years Press and Marketing experience; Demonstrate accurate record keeping; Working to time constraints; Experience of working with internal and external customers

Attainments: Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience; Adobe CS Microsoft Office; Google Analytics; Google suite, Mailchimp; Wordpress

Special Aptitudes: Excellent spoken and written English and ability to produce concise and accurate information; Able to understand and use basic business planning and budgets; Extensive knowledge of contemporary art

Disposition: A self-reliant team player – ability to work on own initiative; Close attention to detail; A positive approach with an ability to be flexible; Reliability and punctuality; Enthusiasm and energy; Commitment to Equal Opportunities; Accuracy and attention to detail

Thinking style: A creative problem solver with an ability to be analytical; Productive under pressure with a logical approach to problem solving

Circumstances: CCA’s offices in Derry~Londonderry; Ability to work extended hours on occasion

Desirable: Working within the charitable sector; Experience of working in the creative and cultural sectors; Experience of working with restricted grant funding; Masters degree; Marketing qualifications; Additional languages

CCA x Jerwood = Supports is a two-year development programme aimed at supporting emerging artistic practice. A combination of short training courses, mentoring, crits, surgeries, feedback and more will take place throughout 2023–24 made possible with funding from Jerwood Foundation.

All calls and opportunities to get involved with the programme will be posted on this page and CCA's Supports page. Check back regularly for updates or follow CCA on social media @CCADLD. You can also subscribe to CCA's newsletter for updates directly to your inbox. You can find the newsletter sign up box at the bottom of this page.

Read the announcement about CCA x Jerwood = Supports on our News page CCADLD.org/news.

About Jerwood Foundation
Established in 1977 for John Jerwood MC (1918-1991) by Alan Grieve CBE, Jerwood Foundation supports excellence and emerging talent in the arts in the UK and has to date donated over £110 million. In 2023 the Foundation merged with Jerwood Charity (Jerwood Arts) and Alan Grieve was appointed Chairman Emeritus and Rupert Tyler appointed Chairman. The organisation is led by Lara Wardle, Executive Director and Trustee. To find out more about Jerwood Foundation, visit jerwood.org.

Whilst CCA is changing exhibitions we have space available for artists to use the gallery space to document work on 8–10 January 2025.

To book in email info@ccadld.org with your preferred date and time. The next slot will be in March 2025 and June 2025, dates TBC.

CCA Derry~Londonderry are seeking to invite new members to join its Board of Directors.

Board membership requires a commitment to monthly board meetings, participation in sub-committees when necessary and occasional representation on behalf of the gallery, if required. Attendance at gallery events is encouraged. CCA board membership is both challenging and rewarding. Board members contribute their own specialist skills to ensure good governance, strategic development and the financial sustainability of CCA. They also have the opportunity to gain new skills and enjoy the privilege of being part of an exciting, innovative contemporary art gallery in the process.

CCA has a strong international profile and a mission to support emerging artists from our region. In 2021, the gallery was shortlisted for Art Fund's Museum of the Year prize; the largest prize of its kind in the world. Part of our mission is to engage with local and international audiences so they can experience inspirational contemporary art events. CCA operates through five programme streams: research and production, exhibition-making, Public Programmes, publishing, and residencies.

CCA is inviting candidates with an interest in contemporary art practice. The Board is made up of artists, arts professionals and those with expertise in business, law, accountancy, financial management, events management, and fundraising. Board members require good interpersonal and communication skills to assist in the smooth running of the board and to act as advocates for CCA.

CCA are currently seeking new Board members with skills in business, capital development, property law, fundraising, education, accountancy and financial management to complement the existing skills set of the current Board members. CCA is a not-for-profit organisation and the role of Director on the Board is voluntary.

Expressions of interest outlining relevant interests, professional affiliations, other Board memberships and skills should be sent to Joyce Cronin, Chair of the Board, together with a current CV to info@ccadld.org.

CCA has an shop (online and in the gallery) stocking our range of artists’ editions, publications, posters and more. We are planning to expand our selection to include limited runs of guest publications from Northern Ireland and beyond. By featuring new and diverse work in CCA’s shop, we will be able to bring our audiences’ attention to spectacular work using the book format by artists and others.

Before you can send your guest publication to us, please complete this form so that we can review it before we grant permission. We’ll be in contact with you once we have the information gathered by the form.

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

CCA is looking for graphic designers and artists working with design and layouts to call upon for various upcoming projects.

If you are a graphic designer or artist and would like to show us your portfolio, please email your CV, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and a one page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements and names and contact details of two referees to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ARTIST APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Designers with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

CCA is looking for ad hoc volunteers to get involved with various areas of CCA’s work including exhibition installation and research. Ad hoc volunteers are sometimes a one-off extra pair of hands for an event or a few days or weeks, depending on the needs of the project and the circumstances of the volunteer. Keep an eye on our website for information on how to apply in the coming months, if you are interested in getting involved longer-term.

As a volunteer you will receive instruction and guidance from CCA staff and will be trained to museum standards in whatever the task requires. We are looking for keen individuals with a passion for contemporary art and willingness to get involved; a desire to learn; professionalism; approachability and a positive attitude; a polite and patient demeanour; and good communication skills with a broad range of people from the general public to arts specialists.

If you would like to become an ad hoc volunteer, please send this form, your CV, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'CCA AD HOC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Volunteers with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

We are looking to increase our roster of artists to lead inspirational workshops to explore ideas in creative ways as part of our Public Programmes. We run artist-led workshops for local schools and more, introducing ideas and creative practices to a wide range of constituents.

If you are an artist based in Northern Ireland and would like to join our roster, please email your CV, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a one page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements, and the names and contact details of two referees to info@ccadld.org with the subject heading 'ARTIST EDUCATOR APPLICATION' or by post to:

Mel Bradley, Office Manager
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6RG

This opportunity does not have a deadline. You are welcome to apply at any time.

Artists with access requirements applying to CCA opportunities are warmly invited to email info@ccadld.org to let us know of any access requirements you may have to reduce any barriers in making your application.

Download the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
PDF | Word doc