Creative Writing & Spoken Word Outreach Lead

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable arts charity in the UK seeks a Creative Writing & Spoken Word Officer to enhance its outreach and impact. This role involves championing written entries for the Koestler Awards and driving writing-focused initiatives with a focus on showcasing participants' voices. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in poetry and creative writing, innovative ideas for audience engagement, and a passion for engaging newcomers to these artistic activities.

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience working with poetry, spoken word and creative writing organisations/professionals.
• Innovative showcasing ideas that put participants’ voices at the heart of communicating to audiences.
• Experience of engaging people who are new to poetry, writing and spoken word activities.

Skills

Experience with poetry

Creative writing expertise

Innovative showcasing ideas

Engaging newcomers to poetry

Job description

A notable arts charity in the UK seeks a Creative Writing & Spoken Word Officer to enhance its outreach and impact. This role involves championing written entries for the Koestler Awards and driving writing-focused initiatives with a focus on showcasing participants' voices. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in poetry and creative writing, innovative ideas for audience engagement, and a passion for engaging newcomers to these artistic activities.