Creative CommunitiesCoordinatorRecruitment PackAbout Old Fire Station, OxfordWhat we do Produce and present across art forms We want our reputation to be good-quality art, in person and online, which is aimedat adults, takes a risk, asks questions and entertains. We want our audiences to havefun and be open to new ideas and different people. Help people to be creative We want people to be able to write, sing, draw, devise, design, perform, move, make,imagine, play and create – physically and online – individually or with others and to ahigh standard. Creativity includes artistic practice but also extends to technology andscience and imaginative thinking. We want people to tell their own stories using themedium that works best for them. Support artists We want early to mid-career artists from all disciplines to have access to the advice,networks and promotion they need to develop their practice as creatives and asfacilitators of other people’s creativity. Include people facing tough times because of disadvantage We share our building with the homelessness charity, Crisis. Through thispartnership, we offer people who are homeless space to define themselves andchoose their own labels by including them in the running of the centre. We also seekto include others who are socially isolated and disadvantaged. We do not focus onhomelessness. We focus on what people who face disadvantage can offer. Work with communities across Oxford With Crisis, we offer a public space which is shared by very different people andhelps to break down barriers and promote solidarity in Oxford. We will also workthrough partnerships beyond our building with different communities aroundOxford. The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing three organisations:the homelessness charity Crisis, the Old Fire Station (OFS) and Damascus RoseKitchen (DRK). We share our building.   OFS encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world inwhich we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others.  ART IS FOR EVERYONE. EVERYONE HAS POTENTIAL.      See our latest impact report here, and watch short videos about the OFS here andhere.Learn more about our projects Marmalade, Offbeat, Hidden Spire and Storytelling.What we consider in everything we do Be human friendly This means working with others to  educate ourselves about healthy organisational culture and decision making  take practical steps to develop honest supportive relationships within our team,with our volunteers, our partners and funders and with the public use our creativity to promote services founded on good quality relationships andlearningIt also means having fun! Experiment and Listen To make great art and to achieve change we have to experiment and play. This means taking risks, being prepared to fail and being able to adapt and respond.It also means listening carefully to those with whom we work (especially to dissent),reflecting deeply on what we do and how we do it, and measuring impact primarilythrough storytelling. Build financial resilience This means ensuring that we are here for the long term by diversifying incomestreams, securing core and project funding, developing the business, minimisingexpenditure whilst delivering our mission and maintaining appropriate levels ofreserves. It also means ensuring that those we work with are properly paid to helpthem become financially resilient. Unlearn Discrimination This means working with others to educate ourselves about racism and other forms of discrimination in culturalorganisations (especially with regards to disability and class)take practical steps to become more representative of diverse communitiesuse our creativity to explore diverse culture and challenge ignorance or abuseFace the Climate Emergency This means working with others to educate ourselves about the emergencytake practical steps to reduce carbon emissionsuse our creativity to help our community face the challenges ahead How do we do it? We do all this by focussing on:  good quality relationships listening and learning encouraging creativity and risk-taking offering a public space which is welcoming to all working collaboratively online, outside and elsewhere Why is this needed? Oxford is globally renowned for stunning heritage and outstanding research. Oxford is also a place of disadvantage and inequality. Oxford needs the Old Fire Station because it is about openness, inclusion, lookingforward and different thinking. The Old Fire Station acts as a bridge between sectors, organisations and people. About the roleThe Creative Communities Coordinator will support people to participate in andshape our work, with a focus on adults facing tough times because ofdisadvantage. They will build connections and deepen relationships withindividuals and partners across the city. £22,356 (0.8) / £27,945 (full time equivalent)  Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), includingbank holidays Some days need to be taken at specified times during theyear, e.g. Christmas to New Year closure datesAdditional annual leave awarded for long serviceFree tickets to selected showsBirthday coffee and cake voucherStaff discount in the café A pension is offered to all employeesFlexibility and hybrid working available  This post is offered at part time, 29.5 hours per week.The hours can be worked over a flexible pattern.Permanent role, subject to a 6-month probationary period.Head of Inclusion and LearningNone Shared budget responsibility for ‘Inclusion’, supported byHead of Inclusion and LearningSalary:Benefits:Contract:Line managed by:Line manages:Budget responsibility:Key responsibilities of the Creative Communities CoordinatorInclusion Work with the Head of Inclusion and Learning to deepen relationships andopportunities with Crisis Members and staff, as well as wider communitypartnersSupport the involvement of Crisis members and wider members of thecommunity in our work as an arts centre at all levels, including co-creation,sharing power and decision making Build connections and relationships with partners across the city, and supportopportunities for people to get involved in our work, with a focus on people whohave experienced disadvantageSupport staff and artists working with us to increase confidence and skills inworking with vulnerable adultsLead the development and delivery of the OFS Training Scheme and our widerpublic arts offer for Crisis Members and key partners across the city  Work with colleagues to increase participation in theatre, visual arts, publicworkshops, art projects and volunteering opportunities by people facing toughtimesSupport Crisis members and wider members of the public to engage withaffordable and accessible creative opportunities for adults, includingperformances, exhibitions and creative workshops Work with artists to conceptualise and execute artistic collaborations with Crisisand wider community partners Project manage Hidden Spire Collective projects and support Crisis membersand wider members of the public to meaningfully participate, from inception tofinal production Ensure accurate monitoring of all activity involving people facing tough timesand provide data as required for internal and external reportingSupport the work of the Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee andassociated plansIdentify and promote initiatives to improve access to all activity Represent OFS at partnership meetings focused on access and inclusionFinanceSupport the fundraising team by providing relevant information as requested Contribute to budget planning for Inclusion budgets and monitor allexpenditure associated with the role Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded If you have all or most of these, please apply: Experience of working with and supporting adults with a range of support andaccess needsExperience leading and managing creative projectsEmotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and an ability to build connectionsAbility to handle personal and emotional challenges in relation to vulnerableadults, resilience, handling conflict, drawing lines between personal andprofessional  mattersA collaborative approach to working with others Ability to work in partnership with a range of external organisations Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)  An eye for detail  Excellent administration, including proficiency with database and office systems –Word, Excel, Outlook  The ability to work under pressure, multitask, use initiative and work to strictdeadlines  Passion for and experience within the arts and an understanding of theirinherent value in society  A willingness to undertake appropriate training Experience of (or ability to learn) budget management Selection CriteriaWorking at the Old Fire Station This contract is offered at 29.5 hours (4 days) a week.The post is subject to a six-month probationary period.As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the diversity shortcomings ofour industry and are committed to driving change and supporting employees toprovide an inclusive workplace .We expect staff to have a commitment to unlearning discrimination in order tobecome a more inclusive organisation.We recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world. Wework as an organisation and with partners in the city towards a low-carbonsustainable Oxford. All staff are expected to share this responsibility and supportthis work.All staff are expected to be able to support and supervise volunteers and traineeson placements, including Crisis members as part of our Training Scheme.  The Old Fire Station requires an open, creative and flexible approach to thework. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is notfully comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be reviewed with thepost-holder annually.The post-holder will be expected to carry out the duties of this post in line withthe Old Fire Station’s policies and procedures and in line with all relevantinsurance, legal, health and safety obligations. How to apply and what to includeTo apply, please send in your CV and completed application form torecruitment@oldfirestation.org.uk.You can download the application from from our website.If you require a printed copy of the application form or recruitment pack, please emailrecruitment@oldfirestation.org.uk or call 01865 294608. We recommend the software Speechify for reading aloud the job description andapplication form. We also accept audio or video applications. Application deadline is 10am on Thursday 23 October 2025.rdInterviews will take place the week commencing 10 November 2025.thIf you are invited to interview, we will confirm beforehand who will be on the interviewpanel. You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions, please e-mailrecruitment@oldfirestation.org.uk   We think it is important to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds,representative of our society, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because itenriches the arts for all and makes us stronger as a team. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience ofdiscrimination and disadvantage due to class, disability, ethnicity, gender identity andexpression, neurodivergence, race and sexual orientation. Please tell us if you havethis lived experience in your application. Based on this, if you meet the selectioncriteria, we are committed to offering you an interview. We are keen to learn more about the barriers to inclusion and it would be reallyhelpful if you could also fill in our demographics monitoring form. This is anonymousand is for us to assess how well we are doing in terms of attracting applications frompeople who experience discrimination.Old Fire Station, 40 George Street,Oxford, OX1 2AQRegistered charity number 1140525