Creative Medway
Job Summary
Job Description
Creative Medway represents and supports Medway’s creative sector. We work with artists, young people, communities, creative businesses and partners. Our new programme 2026-8,
funded by Arts Council England and Medway Council, will back local talent and make space for voices that are often underrepresented. Over two years, we will create more chances for people to take part, connect and be heard. The Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership for this programme.
The role will ensure successful delivery of the programme’s outcomes, strengthen Creative Medway’s governance and partnerships, lead fundraising and advocacy activity, and
oversee monitoring, evaluation, compliance and funder reporting. The postholder will help Creative Medway increase participation and representation within Medway’s creative sector, particularly amongst young people, people from low-income backgrounds, global majority
communities and other underrepresented creatives.
Job Requirements
Essential requirements
Significant experience leading arts, culture, community, creative industries or place-
based programmes.
Experience managing publicly funded projects, including budgets, funder reporting,
monitoring and evaluation.
Strong strategic leadership, project management and organisational development
skills.
Experience developing partnerships and working with senior stakeholders across
cultural, public, voluntary, community, education or business sectors.
Experience of fundraising, sponsorship, funding applications or funder relationship
management.
Experience supporting governance, Board reporting, compliance or organisational
administration.
Experience line managing staff, freelancers, consultants or project teams.
Strong communication, advocacy, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to use data, feedback and evidence to inform planning, reporting and decision-
making.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Executive Officer (Freelance)
- Salary: £15k-£20k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
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Location:
Remote
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