Job Description

Graeae is seeking a new Access Manager. This is a key role in the organisation and is perfect for a highly motivated individual with experience of access provision for D/deaf and disabled artists. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, will be able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity and will have proven experience of managing budgets and financial systems.

If you’d like to apply, please download the Information Pack, Application Form and Equal Ops Form. The deadline for receipt of applications is 1pm, Friday 3 November 2017

We are particularly interested in applications from D/deaf or disabled people or applicants who have lived experience of disability.

Main Duties

Access support management and co-ordination

1. Oversee all aspects of access in relation to Graeae including all printed and audio materials, individual support, policy development, audience resources, venues and outside agencies
2. Analyse the needs of each Graeae project and, in conjunction with appropriate project managers, plan and realise access requirements for participants
3. Develop and implement continuous assessment and evaluation procedures in relation to the provision of access support and company practice
4. Lead and manage the recruitment of project-based access workers, sign language interpreters and audio describers
5. In consultation with the Operations Director, prepare and monitor budgets for the provision of access services on all projects
6. Take the lead on liaising with venue mangers on completion access audits, resolving access restrictions, and developing access facilities, e.g. large print services, sign interpreted performances
7. In liaison with the artistic team, design and create access resources for audience and company members, including taped scripts, audio preambles, large print documents, synopses & Braille programmes
8. Lead on the development of the company’s profile in accessible marketing to ensure that current standards are used as platform for further development
9. Use organisational systems to manage, research, store and present information
10. Undertake access work during projects, rehearsals and performances in support of company members when necessary