Curator: Books, Ideas and Community

4 weeks ago


Folkestone, United Kingdom Creative Folkestone Full time

We are seeking an arts professional who is passionate about books, contemporary culture and ideas with the ability to enthuse and make connections with a diverse range of audiences, writers, readers and publishers. We are looking for someone to deliver an exciting, inspiring and diverse programme of events and other activities around books and ideas with the readers, writers and wider community of Folkestone including curating the programme for the annual Book Festival.

**Deadline: 5pm Monday 11 March 2024**

**Key responsibilities**
- To articulate a vision for the books, ideas and community programme
- To programme events and activities to an agreed budget throughout the year
- To programme the annual Book Festival
- To engage and develop partnerships with stakeholders in Folkestone
- To liaise with publishers, writers and thinkers and negotiate fees to ensure best value for all
- To manage the Learning Officer to ensure their programme complements the books and ideas strand of work
- To supply information as requested to the Chief Executive and Head of Development
- To produce marketing copy and supply images in partnership with the Marketing and Communications Manager
- To liaise with the Visitor Experience & Venue Manager about contracts and arrangements for use of Creative Folkestone buildings and the delivery of activities
- To welcome writers, and introduce and chair events as appropriate
- To submit quarterly reports to the Performing Arts sub-committee

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/03/2024



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