St Helens Borough Council wish to commission a freelance Creative Producer, organisation, or suitable consortium to undertake a project to:
• Research needs for creatives based in St Helens around studio space and resources.
• Support local artists and creatives in St Helens to help deliver their own artist led events from the Events space/s at Street and a Half (SnA).
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority and part funded through Arts Council England.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council, Kindred LCR CIC, St Helens College, and St Helens Borough creative practitioners.
The project has both a research and delivery element which are outlined further in the Commission Brief. Most of the activity must be delivered within the December 2024 – March 2025 timeframe but noting the potential for some activity to run into April 2025.
• A budget of £20,000 has been allocated for this commission.
• The budget must cover all other costs including but not limited to project management, artist fees, administration, materials, events budget, and any other costs exclusive of V.A.T if applicable.
Knowledge and Experience Required
• Experience of supporting artists and/or groups to deliver arts projects including marketing/promotion of activities.
• Experience of working with a wide range of people of varying ages and abilities.
• Experience of collaborative/partnership working.
• Research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Knowledge of St Helens creative communities would be desirable.
The deadline to submit your application is 7am on Monday 4th November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
To read the Commission Brief and to apply visit the following weblink: https://forms.office.com/e/