The borough has a rich heritage of arts, and this initiative builds on the success of Creative Explorers and the borough’s recognition as a recipient of the Creative People & Places Programme.
Over the coming year, the Cultural Compact programme will focus on:
- Developing a website and shared platform
- Recruiting an independent Chair on a short-term contract (anticipated from September 2025)
- Establishing an appropriate legal structure
- Creating a shared action plan for the Compact’s future
Call out For Strategic Chair
Contract: Fixed-term freelancer role (6 months)
Duration: 2 days per month
Daily rate: £375 per day
Total commitment: 12 months
Background
We are seeking an experienced cultural leader to support the next phase of developing a collaborative cultural partnership for Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Our Cultural Compact will bring together partners from across the cultural, community, public, education and business sectors to develop a shared ambition for culture.
The Chair will provide strategic coordination, facilitation and partnership support to help establish strong foundations for a sustainable, inclusive and impactful Compact.
Purpose
The purpose of this commission is to support partners to develop a shared cultural vision, strengthen collaboration, identify opportunities for joint working and establish the structures and priorities needed to move the Cultural Compact forward.
The successful individual will act as an independent facilitator and critical friend, bringing experience, insight and networks to support partners through the development process.
Key Responsibilities
The Chair will:
- Build relationships with key cultural, community, public and business sector stakeholders
- Map existing cultural assets, partnerships, opportunities and challenges
- Facilitate conversations and meetings to support shared understanding and ambition
- Support partners to identify strategic priorities and areas for collaboration
- Begin to discuss appropriate governance, partnership structures and ways of working
- Identify opportunities for investment, advocacy and alignment with wider strategies
Expected Outcomes
By the end of 9 months, the Cultural Compact will have:
- A stronger and more connected partnership network
- A shared understanding of cultural priorities and ambitions
- Clear recommendations for governance and future ways of working
- Identified opportunities for collaboration, investment and strategic alignment
- A practical roadmap for the next stage of development
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in leadership, partnership development or place-based strategy
- Knowledge of Nuneaton & Bedworth, and its communities
- Experience of convening diverse stakeholders and building collaborative relationships
- Excellent facilitation, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work strategically, independently and effectively within a limited timeframe
- Experience of developing partnerships, networks or similar cross-sector partnership models, would be desirable
How to Apply
Please provide a short expression of interest outlining, to info@creativeborough.co.uk by 25 November:
- Your relevant experience and understanding of Cultural Compacts
- Examples of similar partnership or strategic development work
- Your proposed approach to delivering the commission
Applications will be assessed on relevant experience, approach and ability to support partners in developing a strong and sustainable Cultural Compact.
Our new email address for the project is now live: info@creativeborough.co.uk