Oxjam is looking for a takeover manager for Glasgow....

Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long festival of grassroots music, which raises money to fight poverty and suffering around the world.
Throughout October, volunteers organise hundreds of music events, of all types and genres, across the UK. The centrepiece of the festival is the Oxjam Takeover – vibrant multi-venue gigs happening in towns and cities nationwide, all on one weekend in October. We’re on the hunt for some exceptional individuals to become our most dedicated volunteers – Oxjam Takeover Managers. These amazing people will lead teams of supporters to produce a series of fundraising events, culminating in an Oxjam Takeover in their hometown.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about their local music scene. Applicants will need to have real leadership skills with plenty of enthusiasm. Being an Oxjam Takeover manager is challenging and time-consuming but also highly rewarding and lots of fun. We will provide training and ongoing support from our regional teams.

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Oxjam Takeover Manager

Key Purpose: To lead a team to organise a multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in your hometown to raise money for Oxfam GB.
Ideal experience for: Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.

Commitment: Seven months (12th April to 17th November 2013), 10+ hours a week. Between September and the end of October, up to 20 hours a week will be required.

Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Throughout October, volunteers organise hundreds of music events, of all types and genres, across the UK. Since 2006, these events have raised more than £2 million for Oxfam.

The centre-piece of the festival is the Oxjam Takeover – up to 60 multi-venue events happening in towns and cities across the UK, all on one weekend in October. Each event includes up to 8 venues (the maximum number for your event will have to be agreed between you and the Oxjam central team). Some will have over 100 bands performing, showcasing the very best of local talent.
As a Takeover Manager, you will recruit and manage a team of talented volunteers to organise a series of fundraising events, culminating in an Oxjam Takeover in your hometown.


Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a team of volunteers.
2. To take responsibility for your team meeting or exceeding a fundraising target - this will be set by agreement between you and Oxjam’s central team.
3. To plan and deliver a music event which will take place across multiple venues on a single day in October.
4. To lead your team to organise a series of small fundraising events or initiatives in the months prior to your Takeover, to generate funds to cover your event costs, and to maximise the amount that you raise for Oxfam.
5. To be in regular communication with the central Oxjam team and co-ordinate with other Takeover Managers nationwide. You will be given a principal point of contact within the central Oxjam team, with whom you will be in regular contact by phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time for a weekly half hour phone conversation or meeting.
6. To attend the Oxjam Takeover Manager induction session (13th and 14th April 2013) and the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).



Skills and experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams, clubs or societies
Excellent project and time management skills
Strong inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Experience of organising live music events or similar
Fundraising experience is desirable
For further information: Rachael Huttly, [email protected]

Application process:
Your completed application form can be emailed to [email protected] or sent to The Oxjam Team, Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Oxford, OX4 2JY
All applications must be received by Sunday 3rd March. Interviews will take place in mid-March (dates will vary by region).

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