Creative Facilitator

People Dancing; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization is seeking a Creative Facilitator based in the West Midlands to lead 12 weekly creative workshops from January to March 2026. The role requires experience in facilitation or participatory arts and strong communication skills. Candidates should be organized and capable of building trust with participants. Applications are due by 9am on 13th October.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitation, participatory arts, community engagement.
• Confident working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong listener and communicator.
• Organised and reliable with note-taking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support weekly creative workshops.
• Build trust with participants for open sharing.
• Record stories during workshops.
• Collaborate with the writer for accurate documentation.
• Support participant engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in facilitation or participatory arts

Strong listening and communication skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a skilled, empathetic, and organised Creative Facilitator based in the West Midlands (within easy commuting distance of Telford) to work closely with participants from January to March 2026, over 12 weekly sessions, to help gather and document their stories which will help shape a new performance piece.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support weekly creative workshops (January–March 2026).
• Build trust with participants and encourage open, creative sharing.
• Elicit and record stories (audio and/or notes) during workshops.
• Collaborate with the writer to ensure stories are accurately and sensitively documented for use in the final script.
• Work closely with the project team to support participant engagement and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Has experience in facilitation, participatory arts, community engagement, or similar fields.
• Is confident working with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and experiences.
• Is a strong listener and communicator, able to hold space with care and empathy.
• Has experience or interest in storytelling, oral histories, or creative documentation.
• Can work collaboratively within a creative team.
• Is organised and reliable with excellent note taking or recording skills.
• Is based in the West Midlands, within easy commuting distance of Telford.
• Commitment: 1 session per week for 12 weeks, Jan–March 2026.
• Exact dates/times: To be confirmed, based on participant and creative facilitator availability.

How to Apply

• A one page cover letter or 2 min video outlining your relevant experience and approach to facilitation.
• A CV or link to your work/portfolio.
• (Optional) Any examples of projects you've worked on in similar roles.

Deadline: 9am Monday 13th October. Applications received after this time won’t be considered.

Interviews: w/c 20th October.

Send to: [e-mail] with the heading, Creative Facilitator.

Questions? Feel free to reach out for a chat.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE

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