Director, New Art West Midlands (formerly TPWM)

Birmingham City University is currently looking for a seasoned and dynamic Director. This is an exciting opportunity to take up a new, project based post within the

University. The role will take overall responsibility to lead the development of New Art West Midlands the West Midland’s Contemporary Visual Arts Network (formerly Turning Point West Midlands) through effective operational and strategic management. With responsibility for the coordination of the New Art West Midlands (NAWM)

programme 2016-18, this post will play a key role in contributing to the University’s vision to be recognised throughout the region as a collaborator supporting economic, social and cultural improvement in the city region. This is an ideal opportunity to shape the West Midland’s contemporary visual arts sector with the opportunity to create, articulate and implement a strong vision and distinctive identity for NAWM through formulation of its development programme, promotional work and across all aspects of the programme Reporting to the Chair and Executive Board of NAWM, the successful candidate will be required to manage and develop the operation of NAWM including identifying and generating sources of income and funding for the university to access. Communication is key to the success of the role, and the successful candidate will have the ability to use a variety of communication methods to ensure productive and influential relationships are built with a range of stakeholders and key networks; including the Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN), Arts Council England and Birmingham City University.

The ideal candidate will have substantive experience within the visual arts or cultural sector and previous experience of working with artists, curators, galleries and museums. This is your opportunity to join Birmingham City University in an exciting time of change and development, while making your contribution to our journey.

If the above sounds like you, don’t hesitate please go to BCU’s jobs web page and click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application by 2 May 2016. Kindly note we will be processing applications on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be invited for a first interview on 18 May 2016

For further information on New Art West Midlands, formerly Turning Point West Midlands, please visit the webpage: http://www.tpwestmidlands.org.uk/

For preliminary queries please contact Prof Jonathan Harris on 0121 331 5970. To apply for this vacancy please complete the BCU application form and upload your CV.