Job title:      Jurassic Coast Arts Coordinator (fixed term for 3 years)

Employer:    Dorset County Council, County Hall, Dorchester
Post no:      ES1086
Salary:        £24,545 - £28,172

Job summary:
A unique opportunity for a highly motivated, creative and ambitious individual to co-ordinate and contribute to the development and implementation of the Arts Strategy for the Jurassic Coast, England's only natural World Heritage Site.

You will work in close collaboration with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team, local authorities, arts and cultural organisations, artists, local communities and other partners in coordinating a programme of projects and events inspired by the World Heritage coastline of Dorset and East Devon.

You will have substantial experience in cultural management including financial planning, project management and fund raising. Your role will be crucial in developing an international profile for arts and culture along the Jurassic Coast and working in partnership towards plans for the Cultural Olympiad. A strategic thinker, you will also forge links with regional and national funding bodies.

The post is based with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team at Dorset County Council in Dorchester, and funded in partnership with Arts Council England South West and Dorset and Devon County Councils. For more information contact: Sam Rose, World Heritage Team Leader on 01305 228656.

Closing date:         Friday 22nd February 2008
Interview date:       Monday 10th March 2008

To apply, please go to: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs