About Fingal County Council
Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88 kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal.
1. The Role
The Arts Office of Fingal County Council is a development unit. It supports and promotes access and participation in the arts, through a range of innovation, and practical support allied with collaboration and strategic partnerships at local, regional and international level. This position supports the development, management and co‑ordination of a public art programme, procured following Fingal County Council’s Public Art Policy 2024–2027. Commissioning under the public art programme is categorised under three strands: Per Cent for Art Scheme, Strategic & Capital Infrastructure Programme & Private Developer Commercial/Residential Programmes. Current active and priority areas include Swords, Balbriggan, & Dublin 15.
The Public Art Co‑ordinator will be an experienced Arts specialist with a clear vision for the role artists and community play in the development and delivery of Public Art projects. The Co‑ordinator will work with, manage and broker service providers, artists, and communities of interest and place. The ideal candidate will be ambitious for the development of this partnership approach to Public Art commissioning and the growth of the programme in response to further opportunities within the Council’s Capital Programme. They will have a real commitment to the centrality of the public in this process.
The Co‑ordinator will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services, financial and resource management, administration, fundraising, marketing and promotion. This will include the management of the commissioning process, from brief development through selection/procurement, to delivery stage. The post holder will oversee care of the Council’s Public Art Collection and support the current commissioning schedules. The Public Art Coordinator will report directly to the Deputy Arts Officer: Public Art and support the Public Art Working/Steering Groups. They will represent the Council at public meetings, across Council departments and to national agencies where required. This role entails working closely with the Arts Office team and requires an ability and openness to working collaboratively.
PUBLIC ARTS CO‑ORDINATOR POST
2. Duties
The general duties of the Public Arts Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure best practice and compliance with the terms of ‘Public Art in Ireland 2024–2028 - A Whole of Government Policy Framework to implement the Per Cent for Arts Scheme’ (awaiting launch) and Fingal County Council’s Public Art Policy 2024–2027.
* Implementing the Public Art Policy and Strategy and promote the public art programme to local and national audiences.
* Developing and implementing briefs particular to commissioning Fingal’s Commissioning Strategy as aligned with the Public Art Policy and guidelines of Fingal Council.
* Ensure opportunities for Public Art funding are identified and included in all relevant Capital Strategic Developments.
* Responding to Elected Member inquiries.
* Attending and convening public meetings, meetings of artists and reporting to various Council Committees as required.
* Administering and supporting the Project Management function of all Public Art Commissions ensuring best practice in curatorial approach, stakeholder management, cost control and health and safety.
* Working in partnership and the support of the Arts Office Team & Public Art Working Group.
The Co‑ordinator will:
* Manage delivery of a series of new commissions in response to the Fingal Public Art Strategic Programme Vision and the Council’s Public Art Policy.
* Develop and research shared/co‑commissioning models that engage with local communities.
* Advocate for the development of Public Art opportunities and best practices, both internally in support of the Council’s Capital Programme.
* Gather relevant data on investments and commissioning scope in relation to national funding mapping requirements.
* Preparing case studies for websites.
* Support and advise artists to meaningfully engage with Public Art opportunities, and managing tailored supports for emerging artists or those who wish to scale up or expand their practice into the context of the local authority.
* Care for the Council’s Public Art Collection through a programme of documentation, mapping, condition audits and maintenance.
* Work with the Arts Office team to support the delivery of the Council’s Arts Development Policies.
* As a member of the Arts Office Team, the Public Art Co‑ordinator Officer is a member of the Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development Department and has the statutory responsibilities shared by all Council Officials including Health and Safety, Budgetary Control and the Public Spending Code.
These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision of the Deputy Arts Officer. The person appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area as may be necessary for the role.
3. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post
Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, Training, Experience, Etc.
Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have:
* Hold an ordinary degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in an Arts or Cultural discipline.
* Have at least three years satisfactory relevant arts development and administration experience including experience in the area of programme development and budget management.
* Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.
* Hold a current full unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications.
* Be flexible to attend after hours functions as required.
The ideal candidate shall:
* Have an ability to build stakeholder engagement through excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Have an understanding of the Local Authority functions and the Arts role in that function.
* Demonstrate evidence of excellent IT/multi‑media skills.
* Have the creative and project coordinator expertise to oversee the development and delivery of the Council’s Public Art Policy through a programme of Public Art commissions, projects and opportunities.
* Have an in‑depth knowledge of contemporary arts practice in Ireland.
* Person must be flexible to attend after hours events as required.
* Evidence of excellent communication, organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
* Hold a current full Irish/E.U. driving license free from endorsement.
* Have a proven track record in financial administration and project fundraising.
* Have experience of socially engaged or community arts practice.
* Have a proven track record in documentation and evaluation of arts projects.
* Knowledge of international models of best practice in Public Art.
4. Benefits
At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits:
* Standard working day is 9-5 with Flexitime (up to 13 flexi days per year)
* Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Work‑sharing
* Opportunities for promotion and career development
* Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Blended Working available – up to 2 days per week
* Ongoing training and higher educational support
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Please note that out of hours work is a requirement for this role and will be compensated by time off in lieu.
5. Particulars of Employment
The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.
Probation
* There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation.
* Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period.
* Such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.
Salary
€51,722, €53,266, €54,844, €56,454, €58,076, €59,967 (LSI 1), €61,865 (LSI 2) per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.
Health
For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority.
Retirement Age
The retirement age is 70 years.
Recruitment
A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview.
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