Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit an Arts Administrator and Project Officer to help us to deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration

This is a great time to be joining the team. As Arts Administrator and Project Officer you will play a key role, ensuring the smooth running of the service and supporting the delivery of a range of strategic programmes, projects and activities including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26.

We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams. 

How to apply

We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In a 2-page cover letter & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline: 

• Why you are interested in this role 
• How your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
• How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience 

Applications should be submitted to: admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon, Wednesday 30th April

Applications will be anonymised and scored against the requirements above by our selection panel. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will take place on:  Tuesday 6th May, in Rochdale. 

For an informal chat about the role please contact: Annika Edge (Principal Cultural Development Manager), RDA at a.edge@investinrochdale.co.uk 

To download the full person specification for this role, click here and scroll down to the hyperlink 'Job Description'.

Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency

Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale. With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy.

We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.

Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees' financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.