Creative and Participation Officer
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | CB9 8AR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Haverhill Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
CREATIVE AND PARTICIPATION OFFICER
Are you a creative, motivated, and dynamic facilitator who is committed to developing and delivering meaningful learning and participation activities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds? Do you believe in the power of the arts to make positive change in people’s lives? If you are passionate about theatre arts and a creative, motivated individual, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll be collaborative and flexible, committed to access, diversity and inclusion and will relish the opportunity of working in our iconic arts centre on a varied and evolving programme of high-quality activities.
For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Dan Schumann, Creative Director. 01440-712858 Mon-Fri.
An application form and Person Specification can be found online at haverhill-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Please note that applications can only be accepted with a completed application form.
Haverhill Town Council
Post Title: Creative and Participation Officer
Responsible to: Creative Director
Responsible for: Creative and Participation Projects at Haverhill Arts Centre
Hours: 14 hours per week, to be worked flexibly by agreement.
Salary: SCP 5, £13.26ph (FTE £25,583)
Overall Responsibilities
To develop, implement, and manage creative participation projects that foster community engagement, inclusion, and access to the arts. The role involves coordinating participatory activities, workshops, and performances that allow people of all backgrounds to experience and contribute to the creative process in the Arts Centre.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Development & Delivery:
• Design and lead inclusive and innovative participatory theatre and arts projects, workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with artistic teams to integrate community input and feedback into the arts centre's programming.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of participatory projects, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
• Support the creation of educational and outreach initiatives that make the theatre and the arts accessible to diverse audiences.
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, schools, local organisations, and diverse stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with external organisations, funders, and artists to enhance the impact of participation initiatives.
• Create strategies to reach underserved or underrepresented audiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to participate
3. Facilitation & Leadership:
• Lead and facilitate creative workshops, events and performances for a variety of participants, including children, adults, schools, and other community members.
• Train and manage freelance facilitators or volunteers, ensuring high-quality delivery of participatory activities.
• Provide leadership in terms of creating an inclusive and supportive environment where participants feel encouraged to express themselves.
4. Evaluation & Impact Reporting:
• Monitor and evaluate the success of participatory projects, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on the impact of creative participation initiatives, using data and feedback to improve future projects.
• Contribute to the reporting of the arts centre’s social impact and community engagement outcomes.
5. Creative Input & Artistic Contribution:
• Contribute creative ideas to the development of the arts centre's overall artistic and outreach programming.
• Assist in creating or curating events that bring together participants and professional artists, facilitating collaborative performance projects where appropriate.
6. Administrative and Financial Management:
• Manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Support the funding application process for participatory projects, including writing funding bids and reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and other relevant policies during participation projects.
Other Duties
1. Adherence to Town Council’s Health & Safety Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To act as a good ambassador for the Council.
3. Undertake and training as required to enable you to do a broader range of duties within your personal capability.
4. To carry out any other duties as might reasonably be required within the general orbit of responsibilities of the post.
Are you a creative, motivated, and dynamic facilitator who is committed to developing and delivering meaningful learning and participation activities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds? Do you believe in the power of the arts to make positive change in people’s lives? If you are passionate about theatre arts and a creative, motivated individual, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll be collaborative and flexible, committed to access, diversity and inclusion and will relish the opportunity of working in our iconic arts centre on a varied and evolving programme of high-quality activities.
For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Dan Schumann, Creative Director. 01440-712858 Mon-Fri.
An application form and Person Specification can be found online at haverhill-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Please note that applications can only be accepted with a completed application form.
Haverhill Town Council
Post Title: Creative and Participation Officer
Responsible to: Creative Director
Responsible for: Creative and Participation Projects at Haverhill Arts Centre
Hours: 14 hours per week, to be worked flexibly by agreement.
Salary: SCP 5, £13.26ph (FTE £25,583)
Overall Responsibilities
To develop, implement, and manage creative participation projects that foster community engagement, inclusion, and access to the arts. The role involves coordinating participatory activities, workshops, and performances that allow people of all backgrounds to experience and contribute to the creative process in the Arts Centre.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Development & Delivery:
• Design and lead inclusive and innovative participatory theatre and arts projects, workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with artistic teams to integrate community input and feedback into the arts centre's programming.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of participatory projects, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
• Support the creation of educational and outreach initiatives that make the theatre and the arts accessible to diverse audiences.
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, schools, local organisations, and diverse stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with external organisations, funders, and artists to enhance the impact of participation initiatives.
• Create strategies to reach underserved or underrepresented audiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to participate
3. Facilitation & Leadership:
• Lead and facilitate creative workshops, events and performances for a variety of participants, including children, adults, schools, and other community members.
• Train and manage freelance facilitators or volunteers, ensuring high-quality delivery of participatory activities.
• Provide leadership in terms of creating an inclusive and supportive environment where participants feel encouraged to express themselves.
4. Evaluation & Impact Reporting:
• Monitor and evaluate the success of participatory projects, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on the impact of creative participation initiatives, using data and feedback to improve future projects.
• Contribute to the reporting of the arts centre’s social impact and community engagement outcomes.
5. Creative Input & Artistic Contribution:
• Contribute creative ideas to the development of the arts centre's overall artistic and outreach programming.
• Assist in creating or curating events that bring together participants and professional artists, facilitating collaborative performance projects where appropriate.
6. Administrative and Financial Management:
• Manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Support the funding application process for participatory projects, including writing funding bids and reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and other relevant policies during participation projects.
Other Duties
1. Adherence to Town Council’s Health & Safety Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To act as a good ambassador for the Council.
3. Undertake and training as required to enable you to do a broader range of duties within your personal capability.
4. To carry out any other duties as might reasonably be required within the general orbit of responsibilities of the post.