We are seeking a Freelance Consultant to lead the strategic thinking and development of long-established, flagship programme RAH Songbook. Intended for audiences of older adults, the RAH Songbook brings the music of the Hall to community settings including care homes, hospitals, day centres and hospices. Fee: A maximum of £10,000 (based on the requirements of the proposed and agreed working process). Approx. 1 day a week across 5 month period. Demonstrable background in Arts strategy. Retarget a proportion of the London based delivery to hyperlocal West and North-West London primary care network settings. To apply for this role, please send your CV and a short proposal outlining how you would approach the brief, including your methodology, key considerations and any early thoughts on scope, to [email protected] by 3rd July at 5pm.Job Summary
Job Description
RAH Songbook is a free, interactive concert which explores the vast musical history of the Royal Albert Hall.
Three musicians from our Albert's Band visit each community setting to lead a nostalgic journey through the musical history of the Royal Albert Hall through live songs (trumpet, tuba and guitar), stories and audience participation.
Currently, Songbook reaches a pan-London audience and occasionally locations in the Home Counties; sessions take place regularly throughout the year and during December a festive-themed alternative experience is delivered. Job Requirements
Experience of planning, delivering and leading creative, participatory programmes with and for older people.
Ability to develop projects in collaboration with community partners and a range of stakeholders.
Knowledge of best practice when engaging older people and particularly those who may be more isolated and/or living with dementia.
A passion and commitment to cultural inclusion and community engagement.
Enthusiastic collaborator and ability to clearly communicate with a range of stakeholders. Job Responsibilities
Increase the level of London based activity by delivering a set of successive sessions in the same setting (for 3-5 care settings).
Explore upscaling the project (or new version of the project) at a national level.
Consider the potential of introducing a social prescription offer.
Increase the specific focus of dementia-friendly engagement.
Consider possible dimensions of intergenerational practise.
Conduct research on existing comparable models of delivery to understand examples of 'best practice'.
Consider demographic targets to focus the delivery on and for this to be informed by current and local data relating to health inequalities.
Meet with key stakeholders, to inform the strategic planning.
Prepare a report with recommendations for developing the new pilot programme.
Prepare a project budget. How to Apply