Post Head of Community Programmes Reports to Director, Blackheath Halls Responsible for Community Engagement Producer, freelance artists, creative teams, mentors and volunteers Contract Full-time 37 hours per week (part-time considered) Salary Dependent on experience. We are looking to recruit an experienced community engagement specialist to join our passionate and committed team, leading the management, development and delivery of our flagship community programme. Our ideal candidate has: Knowledge and experience of running community arts engagement projects Strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for working with a wide range of people Experience of meeting and exceeding the expectations of donors and funders The ability to both think strategically and deliver on detail The belief that community arts activity has the ability to changes lives Overall Purpose of the Job To design and deliver projects enabling a broad spectrum of the local community to engage in the performing arts. Main Duties and Responsibilities Plan and deliver a year-round programme of opportunities for local people of all ages and abilities to engage in the arts Engage and manage professional artists to ensure the highest possible artistic standards and most beneficial creative process for participants Ensure projects attract and engage professional artists and community participants from the diversity of our local community Ensure projects and performances including Blackheath Halls Opera are pr