Programme Manager – Spark! Young Cultural Changemakers

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape how young people influence cultural decision-making across the Chelmsford borough. As the Programme Manager for Spark! you will lead on management and delivery of ‘Young Cultural Changemakers’ – a two year Arts Council England Place Partnership programme, co-designed with young people to change the way the cultural decision making happens in Chelmsford, completing in March 2027.

This is a complex programme with a broad range of high level deliverables and stakeholders, including overseeing co-design and co-production of several important cultural events across Chelmsford, attending exhibitions, festivals and celebrations and being responsible for key policies and procedures to support best practice. Alongside overseeing the safeguarding, recruitment and stewardship of up to 30 young people, the role will support the provision of weekly creative workshops, commission on-going training and deliver an Arts Award programme with Spark!. You will have strong programme management skills and a well evidenced background working with young people to champion their voices and developing civic leadership roles.

Find out more about https://www.culturechelmsford.org.uk/spark-chelmsford – Spark! Young Cultural Changemakers programme. Spark! is produced and supported by Culture Chelmsford, who work with partners across the district to create lasting and transformational change through arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events. Find out more about https://www.culturechelmsford.org.uk/ – Culture Chelmsford.