Priority role
XRUK will very shortly (officially end of August - extension being sought) need to leave our warehouse space in east London. This has served as our arts factory for years and has produced the iconic artworks for which XR is so well known. It also serves as storage for our action support kit including the sound and power crew kit and rickshaws. Together they have formed the backbone of our biggest actions.
We are looking for someone with time right now to help find a new space (or spaces) in London (or possibly even the South East if necessary) to allow this essential work to continue.
You'll need to:
- be organised, hard-working, resourceful and tenacious
- have a good amount of time to offer in the next two months
- perform miracles on a miniscule budget!
Ideally you'll also (though this could be a separate person/people):
- have access to a network of contacts in the arts/commercial space world (an ability to pull strings there would be our dream!)
- have a good knowledge of London (you probably live there)
- have good knowledge of commercial lease arrangements
- have good negotiation skills
If you have any of the above skills please do get in touch - the role can be shared. There will be people to support and work with you - you may need to coordinate and task the volunteers who want to help with this work. You will be working from a brief outlining the minimum and desired requirements for the space.
This is one of the most essential and urgent roles in XRUK at the moment. We look forward to hearing from you.
Location
Both in person and from home role with XR UK (UK Wide)
Meeting Format
Conference call
Meeting Schedule
as many hours as possible now to end of Aug and possibly another month beyond
Essential Skills
Determination, drive, good project management skills,
Desired Skills
Good network of contacts in the arts/commercial space world in LondonKnowledge of commercial leases, good negotiation and communication skills
Accessibility considerations
This may involve site visits so you would need to be reasonably mobile. Access to a good internet connection also needed
This role is being advertised by the following working group:
UK Creative Circle
Location: XR UK (UK Wide)
UK Creative Circle works with the UK Actions Circle and supports design and creativity across the movement. We work directly with the UK Arts Factory.
The Arts Factory produces handmade banners, flags, patches and placards for UK actions and rebellions, working closely with Media & Messaging, the Design Group and other graphic designers.
The Arts Factory facilitates the autonomy and decentralisation of local, regional and nations art groups with the provision of online resources, trainings and workshops and materials eg. blocks, flag and banner fabrics. Arts assets are held centrally for the use by the whole movement.
Our aim is to disseminate XR messaging and content and create visually stunning actions to optimise attention from the public and media on actions/rebellions. We are all Crew... a dedicated team of voluntary makers who enjoy Doing-It-Together. Please read Chapter 19 "The Arts Factory", p20 "This is not a Drill" for further insight.