Art Bytes Project Manager

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 published - Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Job Summary

dot-art Services CIC would like to appoint a Project Manager to manage and develop the national Art Bytes Programme. Applicants should have a background in arts and education, and experience of working independently, with multiple partners and on complex projects.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for two of the nine geographical regions (North West and West Midlands) including the recruitment of schools, the day-to-day management and delivery of the online programme, as well as overseeing marketing and taking overall responsibility for the programme delivery.

The successful candidates will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. Experience of working in arts education and having great contacts in the wider education sector are a must. Knowledge of current issues and initiatives within arts education (both primary and secondary) as well as the National Curriculum is highly desirable.

• Job Title: Project Manager, Art Bytes
• Salary: £27,000 FTE, (2 days per week, with potential to increase, £105 per day / £14.48 per hour)
• Location: dot-art Gallery, 14 Queen Avenue, Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TX (potential to work from home 1 of the 2 days)
• Responsible to: Board of Directors
• Reporting to: Managing Director

Please note: The post holder will be subject to a DBS check. You will be required to provide the necessary documentation for the checks to be carried out. The project will cover the cost of obtaining the disclosure and reserves the right to request additional DBS checks at any time in the future.

Job Requirements

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to manage a diverse workload in an evolving environment.
• Experience of managing multi-agency/partnership projects, ideally within the arts.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Excellent contacts within the education sector.
• Experience of sales and promotion for creative programmes and events.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent IT skills and PC literacy including a working knowledge of Dropbox, Outlook and Office.
• A confident and outgoing personality.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience of working within the education sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Artsmark and Arts Award schemes.
• Working knowledge of Wordpress.
• Experience of using Hubspot or similar CRM system.
• A current valid driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose

To take responsibility for the delivery of the Art Bytes programme across the country, with support from the Project Coordinator (South) and Project Coordinator (North), including marketing (email, website, promotional materials etc), event support and logistics.

To coordinate all aspects of the Art Bytes Programme in the North West and West Midlands ensuring its smooth operation, significant growth and sustainability. This will involve building and successfully maintaining relationships with large numbers of schools across your area and ensuring that each stage of the program is monitored, evaluated and successfully executed.