The National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) is seeking someone with experience of working in the arts and/or educational sectors at a senior level and who is passionate about promoting the value of creative writing in community and educational settings to lead the organisation over the next decade.
Following the decision of our Director, Paul Munden, to step-down from this position at the end of March 2018 (after 28 years’ service) we are seeking someone who can develop a vision and strategy for NAWE, working alongside our Board of Directors/Management Committee, and lead its effective delivery.
The successful applicant will have an understanding of the challenges faced by emerging and established writers working in a range of educational and community settings and may themselves be a practising writer. They will be aware of current practice in arts education and in the teaching of creative writing in schools, universities and community settings. They will have proven practical ability, not only to develop strategy but to see it through to successful implementation. They will have excellent communication skills, be able to work with individual writers, universities and funders and with our many partners in the UK and overseas.
Hours: 0.6 Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £40 - £45K pro rata, dependent on experience
Full job description and person specification is available
here
Deadline for Applications is 5pm Monday 30 April 2018
NAWE promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants must have the right to work and reside in the UK.