Deliverables: Monthly Ignite e-newsletter - showcasing local creatives & creative opportunities Monthly Ignite online Hub - 1.5hr online meeting bringing creatives together to share ideas and find collaboration opportunities Monthly Ignite in person Social - 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, in-person social, providing inspiring talks from local and national creatives and networking opportunities Monthly Ignite Partner meeting - 2hr evening meeting, bringing together Ignite Partners (i.e. steering group) to plan and review Ignite business with Culture Chelmsford Updating Ignite Member Directory - updating the Ignite Member Directory when new members sign up Culture Chelmsford communities - working Culture Chelmsford team to align and cross promote work of Ignite with the wider Chelmsford Community groups Spark! and Cultural Connectors. The timing for all of these deliverables is flexible so long as a regular rhythm can be established, so we would like to hear a proposal from applicants for how they would like to manage their time throughout the week. Ideally in-person Socials would remain on the evening of the 2nd Thursday of the month, but we are also open to discussing this if needed. (1 day a week @ 7.5hrs), plus pension package Additional Information: We also have a weekly in person Culture Chelmsford team meeting which the successful applicant would attend. We're seeking a passionate champion of Chelmsford's creative scene-someone who thrives on connecting people, elevating diverse voices and shaping an inclusive cultural future for the district. If you're enthused by community engagement, committed to equity and inclusion and are deeply rooted in the district and its creative identity, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. As the driving force behind the Ignite Chelmsford creative network, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening and sustaining the city's creative ecosystem. You will lead engaging in-person and online events, curate meaningful communications and create a regular rhythm of opportunities for creatives to meet, collaborate, upskill and support one another. This role provides a vital platform for connection, professional growth, and advocacy-ensuring the creative sector continues to thrive and remains aligned with Chelmsford's Cultural Strategy. Team working & support in the role: Working closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, who will support resource for Ignite marketing, media, website and membership development elements Linking with the wider team and other Culture Chelmsford networks to join up our approach between Ignite, Cultural Connectors and Spark! Young Cultural Changemakers programmes, identifying opportunities for creative professionals Working with the wider team to find new collaborations and ways of working to continue to improve Ignite infrastructure, long-term sustainability, delivery and relevance to the creative sector Opportunity to be part of local and regional conversations and strategies for the creative sector, for example being part of Made in Essex , sector support and devolution discussions Please apply in writing by sending a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role giving examples of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Please email your application to [email protected] ● Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 10 December If you would like to speak to us first before sending in your application, please contact us on [email protected] to arrange a time to speak to Claire or Liz.Job Summary
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Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, are available
Evening and weekend work required
Opportunities for professional development and training will be providedJob Requirements
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â—Ź Panel interviews will take place Monday 15 December
â—Ź We will seek to let applicants know the outcome of interviews by Friday 19 December