Fèis Spe - Job Opportunity

Job description Fèisean a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh (Fèis Spe Ltd) is creating an exciting new part time post based in Dee-­‐side on the Eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park to help develop the ideas and aspirations of the Fèis and increase access to and participation in traditional Gaelic music activities by young people. It is preferable that the person would be living in Deeside but not essential. There is already a Development Officer for the Western side of the National Park and the new post-­‐holder will be working closely with them. The Development Officers will be managed by the Board of Fèis Spè Ltd with additional support from Fèisean nan Gàidheal staff.

The main aim of the post is to develop certain projects as identified in Fèis Spè’s 3 year Development Plan and to generally assist the organisation as required. The post will be part time (17.5 hours per week) with a starting salary of £18,813 (SCP20 pro rata). The post holder will be expected to have a flexible approach to hours, with some weekend and evening working essential. The existing part-­‐time post is home based – it would be an advantage if the new post-­‐holder is able to offer home-­‐based office space as well.

This an administrative post, although a working knowledge of traditional music and other art forms would be an advantage. The post is offered initially on a one-­‐year contract, with continuation subject to funding.

In addition to the salary, all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with work for the Fèis will be reimbursed, including an office allowance if home-­‐based.

Employment will be conditional on an Enhanced Disclosure check being completed to the satisfaction of Fèisean a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh and Fèisean nan Gàidheal. As a member of Fèisean nan Gaidheal, Fèis Spè Ltd subscribes to the Equal Opportunities Policy, a copy of which is available on request.

Personal specification: Essential: • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Good managerial and keyboard/computer skills.

• Pleasant manner, diplomacy, and the ability to build up good relationships • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.

Additional useful attributes: • A good knowledge of existing Fèis provision and of community arts in the Cairngorms National Park.

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Knowledge of Gaelic would be an advantage, though language training will be offered to the successful candidate if appropriate.

Specific tasks will include: 1. As a core objective, develop the Fèis presence which has been established and set up further Traditional musical and Gaelic activities for young people on the Eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park.

2. Implementation of the Fèisean a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh Development Plan 2012-­‐2015 in conjunction with the Fèis Spè board, staff and funders.

3. Seek funding relating to projects specifically related to the East side of the Park.

4. Establish a committee of volunteers to support Fèis activities in Deeside.

5. Support the search for funding to enhance the provision of Gaelic at the Fèis and within the area increasing access to activities for Gaelic speaking children out-­‐with the formal sector 6. Assist as appropriate, with the established Fèis Spè week in October in Strathspey.

7. To provide regular progress reports to the Board and other agencies such as the Cairngorms National Park as and when required.

8. Work with the other Development Officer to keep appropriate records and submit funding claims as appropriate 9. Liaise with other bodies involved in the development of the Gaelic arts and traditional music and where appropriate, work in partnership with their development staff. For example Aberdeenshire Council’s Youth Music Co-­‐ordinator.

10. Lobbying on behalf of the Fèis as required.

11. Other reasonable duties as may be determined from time to time in conjunction with the Fèis Board.

Further information about the post, including the 3 year Development Plan, is available from Mairi Robertson – mairi.robertson@yahoo.co.uk

Information about Feisean nan Gàidheal’s policies on child protection, equal opportunities etc, to which Fèis Spè subscribes, can been accessed through www.feisean.org

Completed application forms and your current CV should be returned by February 1st 2013 to:

Mairi Robertson Lairig View Carrbridge Highland PH23 3AX