Upstart is Hiring
Posted by gauti on April 18, 2007
We are looking for an energetic and dynamic entrepreneur and communicator, preferably with some teaching experience, for our programmes, Creative Startup (summer) and Creative Commerce (winter).
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) LEADER
(REF 00695) (P/T – FX)
School of Humanities
The Upstart project within the School of Humanities at the University
of Greenwich provides training and support for new entrepreneurs in
the creative industries. We are looking for an energetic leader for our
flagship course, Creative Commerce, a weekly three-month
programme of seminars for startups and new entrants in the media arts
sectors (audiovisual, performing arts, design and publishing).
The CPD leader will be responsible for both overall coordination and
delivery of some elements of the Creative Commerce course, and
sourcing professionals in the creative industries to serve as guest
presenters and mentors.
The CPD leader is expected to contribute significantly to the design,
development and delivery of Creative Commerce, and the Upstart
programme. You should have a track record of entrepreneurial
activity and/or business support in the creative industries, and some
teaching and curriculum management experience.
This post is part –time (17½ hours per week) to 30 September 2007.
There may be the opportunity to extend the post for a further term
from October 2007.
Salary scale: pro rata to £29677 – £34701 per annum inclusive
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome
applications from all sections of the community.
To obtain further particulars and an application form visit our website
www.gre.ac.uk/upstart, email: Jobs@gre.ac.uk or write to the Personnel Office, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG quoting the job reference. Applications should be returned by 5 pm on 30 April 2007.
