Literature Development Officer

Role : Literature Development Officer Reporting to : Executive Director / Senior Lead Salary : £17,042.40 (pro-rata of £28,404) Hours : 21 hours per week Contract : Permanent Location : Home based, with the option to work from an office in Cardiff or Carmarthen. Summary We’re looking for a Literature Development Officer to join our fantastic team at Disability Arts Cymru Do you have a passion for Literature and a commitment to promoting the rights of disabled people? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. If you’re excited by the power of art to explore social issues and inspire real change, we’d love to hear from you. What it’s like to work with us Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation funded by the Arts Council of Wales. We’re a membership organisation that produces and promotes art which reflects the lived experience of disabled people in Wales and champions equality across the arts. At the heart of everything we do is the social model of disability. We work to challenge barriers and negative attitudes, helping individuals and organisations understand that it is society and negative attitudes, not impairments, that disable people. Working for DAC means joining a small, highly experienced, and enthusiastic team based across Wales. Most of our work is home-based, though you’ll be expected to attend events around the country and visit our headquarters in Carmarthen or Cardiff from time to time. Our staff benefit from a generous annual leave allowance, including a Christmas and New Year office shutdown, additional discretionary days, two team social days each year, and a friendly weekly remote coffee chat over Zoom. What you’ll be doing You will manage and support the DAC literature group, helping them to create new work, access opportunities, and grow both creatively and professionally. This will include hosting events, developing and leading projects, building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations in Wales and beyond, administering and supporting arts commissions, and delivering training when required. What we’re looking for Practical experience in the arts, specifically within a literature context. Proven experience planning and delivering projects to a high standard. An effective communicator, able to engage with people at all levels. A positive team player, who collaborates well and builds strong relationships internally and externally. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively remotely. A lived understanding of the experiences of disabled and/or deaf people in Wales, alongside a passion for using art to drive social change. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Relevant experience, or demonstrable knowledge, of delivering socially impactful arts projects in Wales. Strong awareness of the literature landscape in Wales and relationships with key people in the sector. Educated to degree level, or with significant equivalent industry experience. Ability to plan, deliver, and support arts projects and events. Strong understanding of the lived experience of disability and a working knowledge of the Social Model of Disability. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships, and to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time, prioritise workloads, and deliver to deadlines in a home‑working / hybrid environment. Ability to work positively and collaboratively within a small staff team, including cross‑artform collaboration. Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and digital communication platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams). Experience gathering and evaluating feedback to report on project impact and member needs. Clear understanding of equality, diversity, and access in the arts. Ability to write and converse in Welsh is essential for this role. How to apply To apply, please complete an application form and equalities form and return them by email with the subject line “Literature Development Officer”. When completing your application, please provide examples demonstrating how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience criteria outlined above. Please note Due to the nature of this role, only written application forms will be considered. We especially welcome applications from disabled and deaf people and those from underrepresented communities. Deadline : 19 / 12 / 25 #J-18808-Ljbffr