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Havering Changing Recruitment Pack Area Worker: Harold Hill Orchard Village and Rainham Romford
About Havering Changing 01
Thank you so much for expressing an interest in the role of Area Worker for Havering Changing is a consortium of eight organisations, led by Queen's
Havering Changing. We would be delighted and excited to receive an Theatre Hornchurch, working with Clarion Futures (the charitable foundation
application from you – thanks in advance for the work involved in putting one of Clarion Housing Group), Havering Colleges, Havering Interfaith Forum,
together. Havering Volunteer Centre, Havering Youth Services and myplace, Rainham
Association for Village Events (R.A.V.E.), and The Mercury Shopping Centre.
Havering is changing - in many ways - a £1billion regeneration scheme is
creating over 3000 new homes; the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) will transform Havering Changing will deliver this £1,350,000 programme over the next four
connections to central London and Heathrow; and a shifting population (the years, principally funded through Arts Council England's Creative People and
11th fastest changing in the country) - that is more ethnically diverse and Places Fund which focuses investment in parts of the country where people's
younger - is bringing different perspectives to long established and proud involvement in arts and culture is in the bottom third of engagement
communities. according to the Active Lives Survey. The programme aims to engage 36,000
more people as regular cultural engagers or participants across four years.
In August 2019, Havering Changing was thrilled to be one of only twelve new
places in the country successful in its application to join Arts Council Arts Council England’s vision for this programme is to support the public in
England’s Creative People and Places programme, for a four year period shaping local arts and cultural provision. It aims to support new and different
starting in November 2019. Havering Changing will trial radical new ideas that approaches to developing cultural programmes that deliver excellent
engage local people in arts and culture in a variety of new ways. experiences, genuinely engage people in shaping provision and involve a
variety of partners. http://creativepeopleplaces.org.uk/
We are now seeking to expand our team by appointing three passionate,
enthusiastic Area Workers to support the Project Director, James Jackson, The organisations that have come together to lead Havering Changing all
to kick start a, new, vital and inspiring creative project for Havering. The passionately believe putting local communities at the heart of cultural
successful candidates will work alongside local residents, supporting them decision making will enable residents to tell new and different stories about
to choose, create and take part in their own programme of bold, exciting Havering; it will help people to feel at home in the world and in Havering; it will
events and opportunities that the communities of Harold Hill, Orchard create moments of delight and inspiration; and that it will lead to a more
Village, Rainham and Romford will be proud of. connected, ambitious and confident community that believes they have just
as much right to amazing cultural experiences as everyone else.
Area Worker (Harold Hill)
Area Worker (Orchard Village and Rainham) We don’t yet know what those stories will be - but we are excited at the
Area Worker (Romford) prospect of facilitating and supporting the people of Havering to create them.
Details of these roles, job descriptions and person specifications can be
found in this recruitment pack.About the role 02
Area Workers are central to the Havering Changing project. You will reach out, Each Area Worker will also take responsibility to lead and develop one
listen to and support local people to realise their ideas and ambitions. You specific portfolio of work to help Havering Changing to grow as a project:
will be part of a new team and a fast-paced start up environment. You will
play a key role in facilitating people to choose, create and take part in Cultural Champions
extraordinary creative programmes and unforgettable events that will lead to
positive change in the community. Our Cultural Champions will be a network of volunteers whose role is to
engage local residents with Havering Changing and with other creative
You will have the ability to work with a range of people from diverse opportunities and activities in the borough. We know that word of mouth from
backgrounds and enjoy supporting people to develop the confidence to turn the people you trust is the most valuable audience development tool. In
their ideas into thriving projects. collaboration with the Havering Volunteer Centre, you will promote and
support the Cultural Champions.
Your work will be based mostly in one of three areas of focus for Havering
Changing; Harold Hill, Romford or Orchard Village and Rainham. Fundraising
As the Area Worker you will be responsible for putting local people and Havering Changing is ambitious about the future impact of the project. Our
communities at the heart of decision making by creating Steering Groups who fundraising activities will be the key to increasing our reach and long term
will lead Havering Changing's creative programme On Your Doorstep, made sustainability. We will seek support from people and organisations who share
up of three different projects. our values and care about community development, creative engagement and
empowering local decision making. With support from the Project Director,
On Your Doorstep you will develop and deliver the local fundraising activities for the project.
Presents: Booking artistic work that is already in existence; based on a series Marketing
of Go See Visits for the Steering Group to experience a range of different art
forms. We need to reach a broad range of people, from young families to older
retired residents, that will each respond to a different style of communication,
Commissions: An opportunity for local or national artists and companies to we will use a variety of different methods to promote and engage residents
apply for support to produce work, events and projects that are bespoke to with Havering Changing. With support from the Project Director, you will
each communities’ needs and aspirations. develop and deliver marketing activities for the project.
Our place, Our people: Creating a large scale participative piece of artistic
work that explores and celebrates the place in which they live.Position Purpose of the role 03
Area Worker (Harold Hill / Orchard Village and Rainham / To build trust and develop relationships within the whole community to help
people living and working in the area to choose, create and take part in
Romford)
excellent arts and cultural experiences.
Havering Changing Creative People and Places Programme
To establish and facilitate a Steering Group in the area, to listen and respond
Responsible to to the needs of the community.
Havering Changing Project Director
To embed and establish community decision making, by the Steering Group
Responsible for and put this at the heart of delivering an innovative programme of arts and
Volunteers culture, designed to inspire creativity and leading to positive change.
Located at To lead and develop one specific area of work (Cultural Champions,
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, although most of the time will be spent out and fundraising or marketing) for the Havering Changing project.
about in the four communities where the programme is focused.
Salary
£25,000 pro rata equivalent
Hours
Area Worker (Harold Hill) two and a half days per week equivalent.
Area Worker(Orchard Village and Rainham) three days per week equivalent.
Area Worker (Romford) two and a half days per week equivalent.
Flexibility of working hours required including some evening and weekend
hours.
Notice Period
2 months after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period (1
month notice during the first 6 months).Key Responsibilities 04
Working with local Steering Groups Supporting the wider Havering Changing Project
Recruiting local people - work closely with the Havering Changing Develop and deliver a community outreach programme to raise awareness,
Consortium members, to inclusively recruit a diverse group of people living promote opportunities and encourage people to get involved with the
or working within one of the areas to become part of a Steering Group to project.
represent that community, and decide what they want to see and
experience. Develop opportunities for networking, peer support and training for the
individuals, organisations and artists supported by Havering Changing.
Facilitating Steering Group meetings – listening deeply to the needs of the
community, develop ideas and make decisions for the project. Identify and secure opportunities for local partnerships and collaboration
in support of the Havering Changing project.
Supporting the Steering Group - to lead, design and deliver a vibrant
programme of arts and cultural activities by developing clear criteria for Work with artists, arts and creative organisations to connect them with
commissions, delivery plans and budgets for each project. communities to collaborate on projects.
Representing the Steering Group at monthly Havering Changing Cultural Champions
Consortium meetings, preparing monthly Steering Group reports and an In collaboration with Havering Volunteer Centre, promote and support a
annual Steering Group activity plan. network of volunteers to ensure they can contribute their skills and
experience.
Organising regular Go See activities for the Steering Group and people
from the area to experience a wide variety of local and national cultural Fundraising
events to inspire new ideas. Develop and deliver imaginative local fundraising activities including
individual donations, small business financial contributions, online activities
Supporting Evaluation and applications to small relevant trusts, foundations and grants.
Ensure that accurate stories, data and numbers are recorded to inform Marketing
project plans, reports and monitoring / evaluation targets. Develop Havering Changing's promotional materials and manage activity on
communication channels to ensure consistency of branding and messaging.
Work with external evaluation partner to organise and facilitate focus
groups and one-to-one interviews in various settings to support the
learning and evaluation of the project.Person Specification 05
Demonstrate understanding of challenges experienced by people living Cultural Champions
and working within the communities of Harold Hill, Orchard Village,
Rainham or Romford. Experience of assisting with the design and delivery of volunteer
management programmes.
Ability to confidently build relationships with people of all backgrounds
across the community. Fundraising
Experience of outreach and community engagement work in building Experience of community focused or creative industry fundraising.
trusted relationships.
Marketing
Committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of the role
and individual actions. Experience of the design, production and distribution of promotional
materials and social media marketing.
A passion for community led arts and culture, valuing the creative
ambitions of communities. There will be a programme of support for the successful candidate to develop
and succeed in the role. This will include coaching with the Project Director,
Enthusiasm for supporting and promoting community led ideas and talent. mentoring from industry experts and access to the Creative People and
Places Network.
Demonstrate understanding of the barriers and challenges audiences
experience in accessing arts and culture and that artists experience in We are keen to recruit local people with direct experience of working and
their work. volunteering in the community. If you do not meet the full specification,
please don’t be put off. If you would like a bit more information about this role
Experience of engaging and supervising volunteers. please contact james@haveringchanging.org to arrange an informal chat.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions
Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure
to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to
check for any previous criminal convictions.How to apply The recruitment 06
process
We want to make all opportunities at Havering Changing accessible to anyone When we have received your application and any supporting materials we
who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to have asked for, we will review your relevant experience and skills and invite
tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will shortlisted candidates to attend an interview.
discuss your needs with you.
This will usually be with a panel of three or four people made up of the
We can accept your application in a variety of ways: Havering Changing Project Director and members of our Consortium.
• Video
• Recorded audio The interview panel will want to hear all about your relevant experience and
• Dictate your application to us over the phone where you have made a difference in your current or previous roles.
If you wish to apply in any of these ways, please contact The interview panel are looking for you to talk about your work, how you do it
james@haveringchanging.org and the results you have achieved. The interview panel will be assessing your
relevant skills as well as how you can contribute to making Havering
The application deadline is Friday 12th June 2020 Changing a success.
1st interviews will be held week commencing 22nd June 2020
2nd interviews will be held week commencing 29th June 2020 You may also be set a challenge relevant to the role you are applying for. The
email invitation we send you for an interview will include all the information
If you would like an informal conversation with James Jackson, Project you need.
Director, Havering Changing to find out more about the position, in advance of
or whilst you’re considering making an application, please contact To keep us all safe and well during the COVID 19 situation the interviews will
james@haveringchanging.org to arrange this. be held on-line using Zoom. These will be followed up, where applicable, by in
person meetings strictly following Government guidance on social distancing.
Applications are submitted by application form only – please visit
www.queens- theatre.co.uk/about/careers/ to download a copy. Please
indicate the area you would like to apply for in your application.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for this
opportunity. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic
backgrounds and from candidates who self- identify as disabled. All
applicants who self-identify as D/deaf and disabled and meet the person
specification will be invited for an interview.You can also read
