View Vacancy - Arts Manager (RUS20.470)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Public Diplomacy

Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.

The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Arts Manager.

 Main Purpose of Job:

  • To develop, manage and deliver arts project outcomes, working with partners and stakeholders to meet the strategic objectives.
  • To develop and manage relationships between stakeholders and partners in Russia, other relevant regions, and the UK in order to promote UK culture and education.
  • To manage the delivery of arts projects, increasingly through partnership key accounts, to meet the British Council’s and the British Embassy’s objectives and targets and partner expectations in Russia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Arts programmes is to connect UK and Russian cultural sectors to help both develop new ideas and knowledge, skills and networks and drive positive developments, grow partnerships, including business partnerships, and contribute to future prosperity and stability.

The Arts Manager will develop and deliver the following activities within our Arts and Culture portfolio:

  • UK-Russia Creative Bridge 20-21 programme.
  • Any potential future FCDO-funded programmes like UK-Russia Creative Bridge.
  • British Council funded programme like UK-Russia Year of Music 2019 or other arts activities and future UK-Russia seasons.

The Arts Manager will be responsible for development and delivery of the programme in the following areas: project management, financial planning and management, communications and knowledge management, evaluation and reporting.

Project Management

  • Programme development in partnership with British Council arts teams in the UK.
  • Identifying, approaching Russian and UK partners for programme delivery.
  • Identifying and approaching service providers for the programme, preparing and agreeing terms of reference and contracts for Russian partners and venues and UK trainers and consultants.
  • Event coordination.
  • Ensuring adherence to standards and policy for the following areas: child protection, equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety, environmental framework.

Financial Management

  • Planning, managing and reporting on the budget for the programme in line with client requirements: planning and forecasting, tracking expenditure, monthly and quarterly reporting, initiating and running tenders for suppliers.
  • Managing non-cash income.
  • Working in SAP.
  • Managing all financial documentation and retaining data for accounting and audit.

Communications and Knowledge Management

  • Mediating between Russian partners and UK partners.
  • Working on communications strategies and media campaigns.
  • Assessing and monitoring risks related to communications.
  • Preparing press-releases, announcements, publications.
  • Collecting audience data.

Risk Management

  • Ensuring that risks are identified and monitored.
  • Agreeing actions to mitigate risks.
  • Escalating risks as appropriate.

Evaluation and Reporting

  • Collating and analysing data for the report: audience data, financial data, media statistics, feedback from partners and participants of the programme.
  • Completing reporting documents.
  • Proficient written and spoken English and Russian (C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*).
  • Experience of working with the cultural and creative industries sectors in Russia.
  • Experience of managing large scale international programmes.
  • Experience of working effectively as a member of a team.
  • Experience of financial management and reporting.
  • Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  •  Experience of working with the cultural and creative industries sectors in the UK and internationally.
13 December 2020
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
12 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
RUB
102,263
1 February 2020

This is a fixed-term contract for one year full time position (35 hours per week) to cover a maternity leave, with possibility of  this may be prolonged up to 3 years. Monthly salary for this grade is RUB 102,263 , paid 13 times per year.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.

We also offer:

  • An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture
  • Performance related pay scheme
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
  • Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool
  • Private medical cover including dentistry

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

Additional Information (due to COVID 19):

  • You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
  • Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
  • Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.