Without Walls is a pioneer and trailblazer of exceptional outdoor art in the UK. they forge and spearhead a network of cultural organisations and festivals.
They work in partnership to commission, co-create, and share outdoor art with communities across the country, and ensure onward touring nationally and internationally.
Closing Date: 12pm (midday) Wednesday 29 July
Contract Type: Temporary Freelance
Fee: £5,000 (+VAT if applicable) for the delivery of the outlined work. This corresponds to a total of 20 days of work at a daily fee of £250.
Days per week to be worked flexibly, according to the needs of the postholder and organisation.
Timeline and key dates: The work is to be carried out between Tuesday 1 September 2026 and Wednesday 31 March 2027.
Location: Remote, with some necessary and some optional in-person commitments. All travel and accommodation costs required for attending in-person events will be covered by Without Walls in accordance with their Expense Policy.
Managed by: Without Walls Chief Executive
Access requirements: They ask candidates to share their access requirements so they can make any reasonable adjustments if needed. Where an access worker is needed to carry out the responsibilities outlined in this document, the candidate will be asked to
have the necessary Access to Work arrangements in place before the start date.
Without Walls is seeking an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Consultant to support three areas of strategic and organisational work.
This brief (https://withoutwalls.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EDI-Consultant-Job-Pack.pdf) covers organisational culture, governance, staff and Board development, in preparation for the next EDI Strategy and Action Plan, aligned with the forthcoming NPO funding period. The post holder will work independently but in close collaboration with the Head of Programme and Chief Executive, and will bring specialist expertise in organisational EDI to their organisation at a significant moment of change.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:
● A strong track record in developing or reviewing EDI strategies, action plans or governance frameworks for organisations, ideally in the arts, cultural or public sector
● Experience of conducting organisational culture reviews or equity audits, including designing appropriate methodologies and presenting findings to leadership and governance bodies
● Ability to assess organisational training needs and advise on appropriate approaches and providers
● Ability to work independently and manage a varied, time-limited commission with defined outputs
● Confidence working at a strategic level with senior leadership, including the ability to name difficult findings constructively
● Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear strategic documents for a range of audiences
Desirable:
● Familiarity with the outdoor arts, live events or broader cultural sector
● Knowledge of Arts Council England’s funding frameworks and NPO reporting requirements
● Experience of designing or delivering EDI training for staff and Board members
They welcome applications from consultants with a range of backgrounds and approaches. You may have worked primarily within the arts and cultural sector, or you may bring relevant expertise from adjacent fields including public sector equality, community development or organisational development.
They particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities and identities central to Without Walls’ EDI work, including Global Majority communities and Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people. If you feel you could deliver this work well but are unsure whether you meet all of the criteria, please still consider applying, or feel free to get in touch for a conversation about the brief.
Please contact dom@withoutwalls.uk.com.