AddressAbout ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
A new opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Business Management graduate to work on an exciting project with Peterborough based Landmark Theatres Ltd and Anglia Ruskin University.
You’ll lead this management focussed Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project which will strengthen Landmark Theatres’ existing business acumen, finance management and leadership by introducing innovation, development and change management. You’ll establish a systemised approach to fundraising across senior leadership, establishing a model of shared responsibility for organisational funding development. You’ll be a change driver who is able to embed yourself effectively in an organisation that is values driven, entrepreneurial, fast moving and opportunistic.
Employed by the University, you will be based at Landmark Theatre’s premises in Peterborough supported by a senior company manager alongside regular supervision from the University’s academic team.
You will have a BSc in Business Management or Arts Management degree. Knowledge, understanding and an enthusiastic approach for theatre. Understanding of change management methodologies, experience of economic and social impact analysis and business planning experience, preferably in practice are essential for this role. Ability to get the best out of senior leaders and other team members, ability to successfully manage both risks and opportunities, entrepreneurial approach, proven project management at scale and strong communications and presentation skills are also essential for this role.
Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Benefits of the Role:
- £2,000 per year to spend on personal development and training
- Two residential managerial workshops (each one a week's duration)
- Opportunity of a permanent position with the company at project’s end
- Significant commercial / client exposure
- Dedicated Company and Academic Supervisor support and guidance
For further information or enquiries about this role please email Project Manager (Social Spark Project) Nicky Stevenson at nicky.stevenson@aru.ac.uk or KTP Manager Ben Hooson at ben.hooson@aru.ac.uk.
About Landmark Theatres Ltd:
Landmark Theatres is a portfolio of regional venues in Peterborough and North Devon receiving a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities for local communities. This includes major touring productions, high-profile live music acts, big-name stand-up comedy, dance, superb theatre and new writing. We also produce high-quality Musicals, Drama and Family productions including our annual family Pantomime in Peterborough. Our venues consist of: The New Theatre Peterborough (1,100 seats) and the Key Theatre Peterborough (112 & 360 seats) the Queen Theatre, Barnstaple (650 seats), and Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe (450 seats). We are the largest new theatre entrant to Arts Council England's National Portfolio (23-26) and are working with a number of high-quality partners such as Birmingham Royal Ballet, The National Theatre and Paines Plough.
We receive an annual grant of £1 million a year for the current three-year funding cycle from 2023-24 to 2025-26 to ensure that Landmark Theatres can deliver an ambitious artistic mission, driving quality work, inspiring and developing new talent for and with the audience we serve across Peterborough and North Devon. This funding is a great vote of confidence in our potential to deliver to areas previously underinvested in culturally. We are now building a new producing theatre organisation outside London – for the first time in a generation.
The company has strong foundations in generating income as commercially driven businesses, driving trade and strong attendance. But newly found relationships with key stakeholders such ACE have broadened the companies’ ambitions against their Let’s Create Strategy.
We pride ourselves on an in-depth understanding of the locations in which we operate. Working in areas of lower cultural engagement across the UK. We are respectful and responsive to local priorities, deliver innovation and work in partnership to empower our communities. We deliver a breadth of creative activities and ways in which our communities can engage whether that be as an audience member, participant, decision maker or through developing talent.
For further information: Landmark Theatres | Your Theatre Your Experience
About Knowledge Transfer Partnership:
For 45 years The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme has been helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs. KTPs are funded by UK Research and Innovation and are part of the government’s Industrial Strategy.
For more information: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (ktp-uk.org)
Please note that interviews are expected to take place in April 2024.
KTP Associates are eligible to apply for the Global Talent Visa.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Job Category
Technical
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
26 Months
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£30,000
Salary To
£34,000
Location
Peterborough
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Business & Law
Ref No
2798
Closing Date
21/03/2024
