Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

While this role will work across all CAZK projects, the majority of time will be spent on managing ‘Healing Arts for All’ (HAFA), a large-scale, three-year heritage project that will engage Pendle’s diverse communities in a wide range of activities including photography, textiles, film, sculpture, sound walks etc.

You will report and carry out project updates on HAFA through the National Lottery Heritage Fund Portal

Work closely with the CEO and accountant to develop and manage ongoing programme budgets to ensure they are delivered as agreed within set budgets and timescales

Working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and the team, you will lead on developing and managing creative art programmes, projects, activities, and events

Maintain and develop relationships among key partner organisations, local businesses, creatives, and host steering group meetings to develop new ideas and plans to progress and enhance the organisation, building communication and providing regular feedback

Produce reports to ensure that relevant stakeholders are fully and consistently informed and updated about the progress of creative projects

Day to day project and personnel management, including staff and artists’ contracts, and project risk assessments

Attend events, projects, and meetings on behalf of Community Arts by ZK, where appropriate

Ensure appropriate systems are in place for monitoring information required by funders and to ensure that all contracted staff are fully briefed as to their responsibilities in respect of monitoring information

Maintain and update internal databases in order that data integrity is maintained and information is consistent across the data platforms

Monitor and assess available funding opportunities, and work alongside the CEO to submit funding applications and tender submissions

Develop new partnerships across Lancashire and Pendle to maximise existing and potential funding/tender opportunities