Development Officer - Palace Theatre & Grand Hall

Job Purpose

As part of the £25 million Cultural Kilmarnock project, the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall will be undergoing significant refurbishment and modernisation. In preparation for this work, you will ensure robust arrangements are in place to support programming within the theatre and concert hall leading up to the refurbishment works, deliver high quality operational management systems and processes, develop staff transition plans and guide the staff through the change process. Your key tasks and areas of responsibility are outlined below. You will; 1. Provide day-to-day management and maintenance of Palace Theatre & Grand Hall 2. Develop and deliver a programme of training for all staff within the performing arts team 3. Review all processes and procedures including risk assessments, to ensure safe systems of work across the venue 4. Provide assistance to all productions hiring the venue including technical support 5. Oversee the smooth operation of all front of house activities including standards of customer service6. Seek and develop mutually beneficial partnerships that will have a positive impact on the lives of our local residents, including: • East Ayrshire Council • Community Groups • Promoters and Artists • Federation of Scottish Theatre Please see the attached Job Specification which outlines all responsibilities and duties for this post. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA OF THE ATTACHED JOB SPECIFICATION.

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: £29,939 - £32,542 per annum Hours of work will be 35 hours per week based on a 2 week working pattern - please see work pattern attached. This is a temporary position for 6 months from date of appointment.

Responsibilities and Our Values

By improving the enjoyment, quality of life, health and wellbeing of communities and visitors to the area and by helping them to ‘Live Their Best Life’, you will strive to exceed the expectations of our Strategic Vision and Corporate Delivery Plan and in doing so promote and recognise the importance of our vision and values; • Being honest and demonstrating integrity at all times • Engaging and inclusive with our people, partners and stakeholders • Striving for continuous improvement by being ambitious and aspirational in all that we do • Taking responsibility and being accountable for our organisation and our service delivery

Additional Information

Employment References We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. The post you have applied for requires you to complete a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form listing any live offences. Any information that is disclosed on a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form will require to be discussed before a formal offer of employment is made. If you require further clarification please refer to www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.