CALL OUT FOR SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY COMMISSION

Beam


Job Summary

Are you a poet or spoken word artist? Are you passionate about heritage and storytelling? Do you have a connection to Chesterfield? If so, we need your creative skills for 4 exciting commission opportunities to create a poem or spoken word piece that responds to a number of heritage themes.

Job Description

A Sense of Chesterfield will focus on celebrating the heritage of Chesterfield in unique and engaging ways in public spaces as part of the regeneration of the town centre. People will learn more about heritage through researching their place, collecting stories and then sharing these with a wider audience. It will be led by Chesterfield Borough Council and guided by a Project Steering Group.

Each poet/ spoken word artist will read their final piece for a digital recording to be listened to online. There will also be the opportunity to perform live at the launch of trail in autumn 2026.

A Sense of Chesterfield is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to The National Lottery players.

Total Fee: £1,140+ VAT if applicable (anticipate 30 – 45 hours depending on level of experience)

Application Deadline: Midnight – Monday 15 December 2025

Timeframe: January – October 2026

See full brief here: https://www.beam.uk.net/events/call-out-spoken-word-and-poetry-commission/

Job Requirements

  • Attend an initial site briefing with Beam and the Community Engagement and Interpretation Consultant
  • Conduct own research into the heritage themes
  • Writing development time
  • Attend an interim meeting to share an update on progress
  • Read and record a poem/ spoken word for listening to online
  • Participate in a live performance as part of the launch event for the trail
  • Participation in an evaluation meeting

Job Overview

  • Job Title: CALL OUT FOR SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY COMMISSION
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 15 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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