Sponsorship Consultant (Freelance) Leicester, England
Job description
2Funky Arts: Sponsorship Consultant Wanted (Freelance)
Overview
At least 8 days per annum at £400 per day (year 1), plus commission to be negotiated. Depending on success of this post (target driven), hours may increase, and this contract may be extended for a further 2 years.
2Funky Arts is a not-for-profit social enterprise, based in Leicester City Centre – championing excellence in Black music and arts. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Sponsorship Consultant, to secure support for our events and projects and advocate powerfully for our brand. 2Funky Arts has been confirmed as a National Portfolio Organisation as part of Arts Council England’s 2023-6 investment programme, and this post is part of a team expansion.
For more information, please contact Director Vijay Mistry at 2Funky Arts.
https://2funkyarts.co.uk/
Deadline for applications is Deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 6th March 2023.
This post is supported using public funding through Arts Council England.
To Apply
- Provide an up-to-date CV, with a contact email address and mobile phone number.
- Please also list contact details of 2 referees (email address and phone number), including your most recent or current employer/ client, and dates of engagement.
- Include a cover letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role in relation to the person specification.
- Complete the anonymous equal opportunities form provided and attach to your application email separately or provide as a separate document with your application.This form is separated from other details and will not be viewed in tandem with your application by the short-listing panel.
- Email your application to Vijay Mistry (2Funky Arts Director)
Candidates must have permission to work in the UK.
Recruitment Timeline
Monday 6th March 2023, 5PM: Deadline for applications
w/c 20th March: Interviews & appointment
April 2023: Successful candidate starts
About 2Funky Arts
Based in Leicester, 2Funky Arts manages collaborative programmes of artist and community engagement. Since 2007, 2FA has pioneered bringing new artists to prominence, developed emerging talent, & advocated nationally for the iconic value of Black music.
Main strands of work: •Annual flagship event Festival2Funky. •Regional artist professional development, commissioning & touring (And Still I Rise, Project LIVE). •Workshops & masterclasses. •2Funky Complex programming (3 established venues). •Radio2Funky FM & online. •Arts Heritage.
CORE PURPOSE based on: •Commissioning & showcasing bold new work. •Innovative artist development. •Reaching underrepresented audiences & participants.
ACHIEVING AIMS •Amplifying the profile of Black music through high quality, diverse programming & cross-genre collaborations. •Enabling people of all backgrounds to engage in the arts through performances & workshops. •Allowing emerging talent to cultivate radical new work & tap into the UK music industry. •Using arts to instigate positive change, across mental health, community cohesion & creative learning. •Providing exhilarating performance platforms for marginalised voices.
Job Description
Reporting to: The Director
Key Tasks:
- Use project profiles, provided by us, to promote our projects to potential investors.
- Attend networking events to advocate for our organisation.
- Form strong relationships with local and national businesses and secure investment.
- Help to raise our profile locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Provide evidence of contacts made and progress achieved.
- Negotiate contracts with potential sponsors.
- Contribute to 2Funky Arts’ growth and income generation strategy.
- Work with our Director and Development Manager to galvanize organisational development, in accordance with our business plan.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong business connections locally, regionally and/or nationally.
- A proven track record in generating sponsorship income for not-for-profit and/or corporate organisations.
- Experience of working on target-driven strategies.
- Strong instincts when it comes to marketing and communication.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A dynamic approach to organisational development.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising your work load.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with a wide range of people.
- Knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
- Experience of using business plans to stimulate growth.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experience of partnership working across sectors and communities.
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Desirable
- Experience of working with funders, including Arts Council England.
- A passion for arts and heritage.
- Knowledge and experience of community arts.
- Strong connections in regional and national arts & culture.
- Experience of Project Management in the arts.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £400.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE1 6FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
