Creative Community Engagement Facilitator - WMF2077e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Creative Engagement Producer to bridge creativity and community collaboration. This role focuses on utilizing art and culture to empower underrepresented communities while fostering social justice and equity through creative program management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engaging diverse stakeholders and managing community programs.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing creative community-based programs.
• Understanding of co-creation and co-design principles.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate projects and initiatives that inspire and connect communities.
• Work directly with diverse communities to deliver empowering programs.
• Promote health, wellbeing, and a sense of community pride.

Skills

Creative engagement

Community empowerment

Cultural equity

Storytelling

Social justice

Job description

Working within the cultural services team, the purpose of theCreative Engagement Producerrole is to bridge the gap between creativity and community engagement by facilitating projects, programmes, and initiatives that inspire, empower, and connect people.

This post willplay a key role in fostering collaborative environments that empower individuals and amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. The ideal candidate will be a creative, compassionate with a deep understanding of how to use art, culture, and storytelling to build community power.

TheCreative Engagement Producerwill work directly with diverse communities to develop and deliver programmes that not only ignite creativity, but also empowers communities - promoting health, wellbeing and sense of pride. This role requires an understanding of social justice, cultural equity, and a clear understanding of the needs and challenges facing communities across Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for…

A person with an understanding of creative and community engagement, and the principles of co-creation and co-design, ensuring the active involvement of residents in shaping programs and initiative.

Ideally you will have proven experience in managing creative and community-based programmes, experience working with diverse stakeholders and experience of supporting funding proposals.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Joanne Marwood [e-mail].

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.