Programme Planning Executive, Dublin

Social network you want to login/join with: Employing Authority: National Concert Hall Location: Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 N527 Organisation website: Background The National Concert Hall (NCH), based in the heart of Dublin City Centre, is Ireland's National Cultural Institution for music. Our vision is to be regarded worldwide as one of the great centres for music and a symbol of national pride for Irish people everywhere. Hosting over 1,000 events each year, we offer world-class music and entertainment for all ages - enriching people's lives through music and the magic of live performance. Role summary The National Concert Hall (NCH) is seeking suitable applicants for the role of Programme Planning Executive. We are looking to recruit an outstanding individual to become a core member of our Programme Planning Team, which brings together artistic programming, working with promoter partners and artistic collaborations. It is at the centre of driving NCH's concert programme. The overall purpose of the role is, working as part of the team, to ensure the smooth operation of the administration, communication, and delivery of NCH's programme output. Reporting to the Head of Programme Planning, the candidate will be responsible for managing contracts with partners, ensuring smooth information flow from Programme Planning to other NCH departments and supporting the delivery of NCH's programme outputs. Key Responsibilities The Programme Planning Executive will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Managing contract administration with artists, agents, partners and promoters
• Supporting the administration and delivery of NCH classical and chamber music programmes
• Supporting the smooth delivery of concerts and events
• Managing concert information on NCH's diary system, Artifax
• Managing and distributing concert and production information between NCH and artists/agents and across NCH teams
• Liaising with and between promoters, agents, partners and NCH teams
• Supporting artist, partner and promoter relationships
• Working cross-departmentally on NCH programmes
• Supporting the Programme Planning team as necessary in a dynamic arts context.
• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are or will be associated with the role. The Person The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of:

• 2+ years arts administration experience
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• High attention to detail
• Proactive, and self-starter, with ability to work as part of a team

The following requirements are desirable:

• An interest in, and knowledge of, classical music and the industry

Key Capabilities The Public Appointments Service Capability Framework sets out the key capabilities required at Executive Officer level. These capabilities will be assessed at interview stage and are as follows:

• Building Future Readiness
• Evidence Informed Delivery
• Leading and Empowering
• Communicating and Collaborating

Further information on the Capability Framework is available here. The Executive Officer (PPC) salary scale applies (rates effective from 1st October 2024) as follows: * After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum **After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. The successful candidate will be placed at the first point of the Executive Officer (PPC) scale (€36,544). HOW TO APPLY The National Concert Hall invites applications from suitably qualified candidates and will be undertaking a comprehensive recruitment process as part of this recruitment campaign. Applications should be submitted online and must include:

• A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role and why you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and;
• A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.

Only applications fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign. Further information on this role and the NCH are available in the Candidate Information Booklet at the following link: Candidate Information Booklet . Closing Date Deadline for application: 5pm on Monday 10th February 2025 Applications will not be accepted after the closing date/time. An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. At NCH we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of Gender, Civil Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, Membership of the Traveller Community or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Acts. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or have any questions regarding building access, please contact us on (01) 417 0077 or at [emailprotected]#J-18808-Ljbffr