MAIN REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE To work with community groups/participants/young people through Steering Groups to develop, plan and deliver participatory and community arts projects, empowering them to take on leadership roles and become self-sustaining. To work with the CEO to research and recruit inspirational freelance practitioners at all stages of their careers, develop relevant training /CPD opportunities, and programme them across all projects, festivals and events. Partnerships and Stakeholders: To build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, schools, funders and local authorities, represent People Express at meetings, forums and public events and contribute to the organisation's regional and national profile. Administration, budgeting & fundraising: To manage & prepare project budgets, track income and expenditure and report variances, support the CEO to identify and apply for project funding and manage project logistics and co-ordination. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: To ensure artistic quality, project delivery and impact and working practice is continuously monitored and evaluated across programmes by collecting feedback, documenting the work and monitoring outcomes/outputs. To use the evaluation to produce Board and Funder Reports. Communications, Marketing and Profile: To work with the CEO and freelance staff to ensure People Express' online presence (social media and website) is current, high quality and reflective of our work and ethos and is compliant with our Policies. Compliance and Governance:To work with the CEO and Board to contribute to strategic planning, and programming, attend/plan relevant Board and Away Day meetings. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about how inclusive arts and culture can positively impact communities and who have been working within the participatory/community arts sector and/or with artists and communities professionally, for no less than three years. THE ROLE To work as a creative producer managing the development, planning and delivery of People Express' participatory arts programme, ensuring projects reflect the creative journeys of participants and all experiences are accessible, inclusive, high quality and artistically ambitious. To research and commission inspirational artists, makers and practitioners who can support communities with their creative ambitions and artistic aspirations. To oversee compliance, health and safety, documentation, monitoring and evaluation. To work with the CEO and Board to develop People Express' local, regional and national strategic role as a leading participatory and community arts organisation operating primarily within South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. To deputise for the CEO in their absence. How to apply - Please send us the following: 1. A CV and an Expression of Interest or covering letter (500 words maximum) telling us why you are interested in this role, why you feel you are suited, illustrating a clear connection to the job description above, with up to 6 links to images/projects that you would like to share with us. Please email your application to: [email protected] Deadline for Applications: (midnight) Friday 28th August 2026Job Summary
Job Description
Programme & Projects
To build relationships with residents, groups, and organisations across South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire to ensure projects reflect the community's needs and aspirations, particularly those who are under-represented in the arts.Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities
How to Apply
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Notification of shortlisting: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Interview Dates: Tuesday 15th Wednesday 16th September 2026