WHALE Arts Agency has announced they are looking to hire an experienced and dynamic Project Coordinator to take forward the delivery of Westburn Climate Action Network (Westburn CAN).
Westburn CAN is an innovative community-led partnership project that will reduce carbon through a range of distinct but integrated interventions including an Environmental Arts and Culture Programme, Horticulture Hub, and Community Food initiatives.
The CAN Coordinator will engage and work with local people in Westburn, Wester Hailes, to explore a community-led creative response to environmental issues and climate change. In doing so, the project will establish ‘the WHALE’ as a hub of creative, networked, community-led activity to address climate change.
Westburn CAN is funded by the Climate Challenge Fund.
| Location | WHALE Arts Centre.
Outreach and detached work in the Wester Hailes area. |
| Hours of Work | 14 hours per week worked flexibly to meet the demands of the post, including evenings and weekends where required. |
| Contract Length | Fixed term contact to 31st March 2018. |
| Salary | £24,193 (pro rata) |
Apply in writing or by email, enclosing/attaching:
- An up to date CV detailing relevant education and employment experience.
- A covering letter demonstrating how your skills meet the Essential and Desirable Skills criteria of the job description.
- Details of two referees, including at least one previous employer.
- Please complete the Equal Opportunities form. This information is for monitoring purposes only, will be treated as confidential and will not be used in the selection process.
Applications should arrive at WHALE Arts Agency no later than 13:00 on Monday 3rd April 2017. Late applications will not be considered. You can view a full job description, person specification and download the equal opportunities form on the WHALE Arts website here.
Please note that interviews will be held on the 11th April at WHALE Arts.
Contact Details:
Allan Farmer
WHALE Arts Agency
30 Westburn Grove
Edinburgh
EH14 2SA
T: 0131 458 3267
E: info@whalearts.co.uk
