Temporary for three years with the potential to extend the position for a further two years and beyond, working 16 hours per week.
Due to current Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions we are following Government advice and this may result in interviews being held via video call.
Do you believe that everyone is creative?
And that creativity in the community can change the world for the better?
Do you want a varied and inspiring job that you can make your own?
Do you have experience of working with communities and creativity in Rotherham?
And do you enjoy speaking to people and developing effective relationships?
Do you care about people, their stories, their cultures, their passions, their issues?
Do you care about Rotherham?
If your answer to all these questions is yes – we’d love to hear from you!
The Fun Palace Ambassador is a new role at Rotherham Council in partnership with Fun Palaces. The role is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund for three years with the potential to extend the position for a further two years and beyond. The Ambassador will have a remit to promote the Fun Palaces campaign borough wide. You will be expected to build up strong links both internally within Culture, Sport and Tourism and across the organisation as well as externally building strong sustainable partner relationships with communities and local people. You will know how to work within the council, and also with people in their communities who want to make things happen.
Rotherham Council and Fun Palaces want to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds with different skills and interests. We will always want different perspectives, experience and knowledge impacting on how Fun Palaces grows and develops. We welcome interest from all sections of all communities and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities. If you feel this is the job for you, we encourage you to give it a go.
How do I apply for the role?
Complete the application form and email aileen.heggie@rotherham.gov.uk with one of the following by Tuesday 14th September:
a letter that is no longer than 500 words.
a video that is no longer than three minutes.
a voice recording of no longer than three minutes.
a PowerPoint presentation of no more than five slides (no more than 500 words).
Please make sure your files are all labelled with your name. If you are sharing your video via a link, please upload a named file, containing that link.
Everyone will be considered equally, regardless of which option they choose.
Tell us why you would like to join the Fun Palaces team and be hosted by Rotherham Council and give us details of the qualities, skills and experiences you would bring to the role.
For more information about Fun Palaces go to Fun Palaces: sharing skills, connecting communities, creating tiny revolutions
Timeline
Closing date Tuesday 14th September 2021
Interview: Tuesday 21st September 2021
The successful candidate will be expected to come along to some activities over the the Fun Palaces weekend within our Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs which takes place on Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd October 2021.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Aileen Heggie, Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs Service Manager on 01709 334233.
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
From 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a weekly / monthly deduction (dependent on pay frequency) from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded of three additional day’s leave (pro rata for part-time).