Solihull MBC
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Job: Freelance Cultural Compact Development Manager
Job: Freelance Cultural Compact Development Manager
Organisation: Solihull MBC
Postcode: B91 3RG
- Job Title: Freelance Cultural Compact Development Manager
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Research
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Wed, 07 Oct 2026
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Location:
West Midlandsnearmejobs.eu view on Google Maps
Job Description
Support the delivery and implementation of the Cultural Compact’s vision, priorities, and action plan.
Identify opportunities to strengthen cultural partnerships and collaborative working.
Ensure the Compact remains aligned with local, regional, and national cultural policy priorities. Partnership Building
Develop productive relationships across the arts, heritage, libraries, education, health, business, community, and local government sectors.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from public, private, and charitable sources.
Support partners to develop collaborative projects that attract external investment.
Explore sustainable funding models for the long-term operation of the Cultural Compact. Programme and Project Development
Champion the role of culture in improving quality of life, economic growth, and community wellbeing.
Represent the Cultural Compact at meetings, conferences, and networking events.
Job Requirements
The Cultural Compact Development Manager will provide strategic leadership and coordination
to support the development, growth, and sustainability of the Solihull Cultural Compact.
Collaborating closely with partners across the cultural, public, education, health, community,
and business sectors, the postholder will strengthen partnerships, develop collaborative
initiatives, and secure resources that contribute to the Compact’s vision and objectives.
The role will function as a key advocate for culture’s contribution to place-making, wellbeing,
economic development, skills, and community cohesion.
This role is offered on a freelance basis 1 day per week.
Job Responsibilities
Support the delivery and implementation of the Cultural Compact’s vision, priorities, and action plan.
Identify opportunities to strengthen cultural partnerships and collaborative working.
Ensure the Compact remains aligned with local, regional, and national cultural policy priorities. Partnership Building
Develop productive relationships across the arts, heritage, libraries, education, health, business, community, and local government sectors.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from public, private, and charitable sources.
Support partners to develop collaborative projects that attract external investment.
Explore sustainable funding models for the long-term operation of the Cultural Compact. Programme and Project Development
Champion the role of culture in improving quality of life, economic growth, and community wellbeing.
Represent the Cultural Compact at meetings, conferences, and networking events.
How to Apply
Please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing what your priorities would be in
your first three months in post to [email protected]
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview with Compact members in the
week commencing 19th October.
- Contact name: Lisa Cleaver
- Contact email: [email protected]
Apply now
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