Shape Unlimited Impact Trainee (12 month, paid, full time role)

Recruitment Pack

Registered Charity No. 279184

Dear Applicant, Thank you for your request for information about our Unlimited Impact Traineeship. Please note that this is a paid role which will run for 12 months on a full time (5 day a week basis). About Shape:

For 40 years, Shape has pioneered the active involvement of disabled people in the arts and creative industries as audience members, artists, employees and participants.

Our mission is to promote great art and inclusive practices, knowledge and learning, to ensure that disabled people have active and influential roles in arts and culture - as leaders, artists, participants and audiences, and as part of a skilled workforce.

About Unlimited Impact Unlimited Impact is supported by Spirit of 2012 and is a new extension of Unlimited; the £2 million, three-year programme delivered by Shape, and arts producing organisation, Artsadmin, and funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Creative Scotland. Unlimited Impact focuses on developing and inspiring the next generation of young disabled people passionate about making change through the arts; extending Unlimited’s reach by supporting venues across the country to successfully programme ambitious and high quality work by disabled artists; and deepening discussion and debate around work by disabled artists. Apart from offering a challenging and stimulating role in a professional and creative environment, Shape and Unlimited Impact are committed to ensuring that all staff receive high quality professional development whilst in our employment. In particular, we aim to support disabled people into employment in the arts. Shape recognises that many disabled people have been excluded from education and training opportunities compared to non-disabled people. This is particularly true within the arts and creative industries. This promises to be a highly rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. If you feel that you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, I would be delighted to receive your application. Yours sincerely, Tony Heaton OBE, Shape Chief Executive

Application Process: In order to process your application we require the following to be completed and returned to us by post, fax or email:

Completed application form and up to date CV

Completed reference and declaration forms

Equality & Diversity monitoring form Email: applications@shapearts.org.uk Post: Human Resources Dept

Shape, Deane House Studios, 27 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB

FAX: 0845 521 3458 VOICE: 0207 424 7330 If you would prefer to apply in an alternative format, then please let us know.

Applicant Criteria Due to Shape’s commitment to increasing diversity within the Cultural Sector and supporting disabled people into employment in the arts, this role is only open to disabled applicants. This is as permitted by the Equality Act 2010. This is a paid traineeship for a disabled person which is supported through the Unlimited Impact Programme, funded by Spirit of 2012.

What happens after I return the forms? We will consider the applications on the grounds of individual merit, and if you are successful we will contact you shortly afterwards to arrange an interview. This opportunity is ring-fenced for a disabled applicant who meets the criteria of the job description. Any disclosure of disability is at the applicant’s discretion and will remain confidential. Please note that this does not oblige you to disclose any health or medical related information.

Note on disability Shape uses an inclusive definition of disability, based on the Social Model of Disability, which, by focusing on the disabling barriers imposed by society, embraces all physical, sensory and invisible impairments, learning disability, mental health and fatigue conditions.

Because we recognise that people’s perspectives and experience of disability are very wide ranging, we have a broad and inclusive approach to what disability means. Some people will meet with access barriers on a daily basis; others may have a mental or physical impairment or health condition which is invisible to others or which they prefer to keep to themselves; some people may not even have considered themselves to be disabled until something has happened to make them reflect on the issue. Please note that the returned form will be used strictly for monitoring purposes and will not affect your application in any way. We will try to respond to all applicants within 3 working days to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us after that time please email applications@shapearts.org.uk If you have not heard from us by Friday 6th May, please treat this that you have not been successful in your application on this occasion: if there is a high volume of applicants, requests for feedback may not be possible unless you have attended interview. Deadline for applications to be returned: 12 Noon, Monday April 25th Interviews: 11th May 2016

Please let us know if you would like this information in an alternative format. Form continues below

Shape Unlimited Impact Trainee

Job Description

(paid, full time, 12 month fixed term contract)

Line Managed by: Head of Programmes

(with supervision by Unlimited Impact Programme Coordinator)

Benefits include flexible working environment, enhanced annual leave, In-house Disability Equality Training. Duration: 12 month period Salary: £13,936 per annum (equivalent to National Minimum wage) Location: Kentish Town, NW5 – may vary depending on activities Main Purpose of the Job The main purpose of this post is to maintain and support the activities of the Unlimited Impact Programme, which is co-delivered by Shape and Artsadmin. This position is based at Shape and encompasses a number of roles in assisting artists’ projects from marketing, to event management and project evaluation. Main Areas of Responsibility

Liaising with and supporting disabled artists, venues, and production teams before, during

and after Unlimited Impact Projects

Providing assistance to the Unlimited Impact and wider Shape team

Assisting in the publicity, promotion and marketing of all areas related to Unlimited Impact

Maintaining and updating project plans & diaries

Advocating for disabled artists and generating interest in their projects

Maintaining online and printed resources to support the disabled artistic community

Assisting with the coordination of events and training for Unlimited Impact partners

Attending performances, talks and events relating to contemporary performance and art

practice

General activities

Day to day administrative support

Researching opportunities & information

Assisting in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns

Long-term strategic development of independent artists and companies

Occasional basic book keeping, budgeting and petty cash

This is not an exclusive or exhaustive list. Its purpose is to provide a broad outline of the role, within which the changing needs of Shape’s work, and annually set objectives, can be accommodated.

Essential Skills and Experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

A high standard of organisation & efficiency

A self-starting and pro-active approach to work

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of IT, particularly MS Office software

Numeracy & basic budgeting skills

A demonstrable commitment to see the job through; reliability

Commitment to equal opportunities, particularly on disability issues Desirable skills / experience

Experience of working within disability / diverse-led organisations

Experience of working within an arts / creative environment

Good knowledge of social media and digital platforms

Knowledge of design software (Photoshop, InDesign etc)

A keen desire to work in the arts in the longer term

Personal Qualities

Willingness to be flexible about supporting more than one project at a time, supporting new projects as one comes to an end and a new one starts

Ability to manage a varied workload and set your own work priorities when necessary

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Excellent attention to detail

Demonstrable awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling images and data

Commitment to cultural diversity, respect and inclusivity in all dealings with colleagues, visitors, clients or members of the public

Empathy with the work and aims of Shape and Unlimited Impact and the ability to work within its values

Commitment to equality of opportunities for disabled people

Willingness to participate in training and development provided or arranged by Shape

Ability to work outside normal working hours, as required by the job

Unlimited Impact Trainee

(12 month, paid, full time role) Application Form

Please complete all sections of the form. Applications may be made in any format you feel most comfortable with (e.g. Large Print, tape, Braille or British Sign Language on DVD or video). When using an alternative format please use the same headings. Personal Details

Surname

Forenames

Title

Address

Post Code

Email

Phone/ Mobile

Access requirements for Interview It would be useful to know if you have any access support needs for interview. Please indicate below. This information has no bearing on the recruitment process other than to facilitate interviews and enable us to make reasonable adjustments.

Education and training

Please enter any details of educational qualifications, achievements, awards and any courses or training schemes attended. Please put start and end dates where possible. You may continue or make copies of this page if applicable

Previous employment

Please enter any details of any periods of work you have undertaken, whether for a company / organisation or other situation. It does not matter if the work was paid or otherwise, but it would be useful if you could indicate any wage you earned next to each entry. You may continue or make copies of this page if applicable

Interest in the Post

Tell us why you think you are the most suitable person for the Traineeship by referring to the job description and person specification (bullet points accepted). Please refer to any previous experience and transferable skills you think may be relevant to the post. This may include voluntary work, community involvement, leisure interests or hobbies.

You may continue or make copies of this page if applicable

References Please give the names of two referees who we can contact as part of establishing your suitability for the role. This should not include close family members or friends. Please note that in submitting this information you are giving Shape consent to contact your referees, should an offer of employment be made.

Referee 1 Name and Title

Position held

In what capacity did/ do you know them (eg employer, line manager, tutor etc.)

Contact address

Email

Phone / Fax

Referee 2 Name and Title

Position held

In what capacity did/ do you know them (eg employer, line manager, tutor etc.)

Contact address

Email

Phone / Fax

Criminal Convictions

As this work is likely to bring you into contact with vulnerable adults and/or children, it is necessary for you to have a Disclosure and Barring check prior to working with Shape (basic level) http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/what-is-disclosure/. Shape will arrange for this check to take place and will cover all related costs. Please note that if you are unwilling to undertake this check, or there is found to be a concern with the result, it will not be possible for you to work with Shape.

Do you have any current convictions which have not been spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? Yes/ No

If yes, please give details:

Please note that these will not necessarily disqualify you from carrying out this post.

Right To Work Do you have the right to work in the UK? Yes/ No If no, please give details.

If you are successful in gaining this post you will be asked to provide original documentary proof.

DECLARATION

Please note any false information given in this application will invalidate any resulting Traineeship offer or contract.

I consent to Shape holding the data above and confirm to the best of my knowledge that the information given on this application form is true and correct and can be treated as part of any subsequent Traineeship offer or contract:

Name …………………………………………………………………………………….

Signature ……………………………………………..…………………………………

Date …………………………………………………………………..…………………..

HOW WE USE AND COLLECT INFORMATION

Shape collects information for purposes related to your application and potential employment. We may check information provided by you, or information about you provided by a third party with other information held by us. We will not disclose information about you to anyone outside Shape unless the law permits us to do so. Shape is the Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. If you want to know more about the way we use your information, you should contact HR on: 0207 424 7342

Monitoring Form is attached separately - please return as part of your application.