National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and Clinks

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) is embedded in Clinks. It has a distinct network, identity and website as well as an advisory group, an independent chair and distinct funding for specific work.

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. 

Job purpose

To develop and grow the NCJAA network and develop and maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

1. Duties and key responsibilities

Strategy and planning
• Work closely with Clinks colleagues and the NCJAA network to develop and deliver the NCJAA annual work plan which include a range of activities that will raise the profile and promote the work of the arts sector in the CJS, including events, publications, training, mentoring, research and networking opportunities

NCJAA project management & delivery
• Provide leadership for the NCJAA in the arts and CJS sectors
• Deliver the projects set out in the NCJAA’s annual workplan
• Coordinate the functioning of the advisory group of the NCJAA, including its quarterly meetings, minutes and election.

Stakeholder and external relations
• Work closely with HM Prison and Probation Service and other government departments and agencies to promote communication and partnership between Government and the arts in the criminal justice sector.

Income generation
• Work with Clinks colleagues responsible for income to identify funding sources, submit funding applications and monitoring reports when required, both for specific NCJAA projects and for the future funding of the work as a whole to ensure the sustainability and future development of the NCJAA.

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.