Strategic Communications & Advocacy Consultant (freelance)

We are seeking a freelance Strategic Communications & Advocacy Consultant to help shape, articulate and elevate Edge of Wonder, a major new place-based cultural programme in Ellesmere Port.
Edge of Wonder is the first major phase of Gold & Green, a long-term cultural strategy developed through the Ellesmere Port Cultural Learning Exchange (EPCLE), supported by ACE’s Place Partnership programme.
At the heart of the programme is a child-centred philosophy: exploring how qualities often associated with childhood – curiosity, playfulness, openness, imagination and experimentation – can shape artistic practice, collaboration, participation and cultural life across a town.
We are looking for someone who can help develop a clear, ambitious strategic narrative and build wider advocacy for child-centred cultural practice locally, regionally and nationally.
This is not a day-to-day delivery role. We already have a Communications Manager to deliver ongoing content, campaigns and marketing. This role is about strengthening the bigger picture: helping us define what is distinctive about the work, why it matters, how it connects to wider conversations about culture, place and systems change.
The consultant will work closely with Theatre Porto’s CEO/Artistic Director, ED, Comms Manager, programme partners and evaluator.
The role is likely to include:
– Strategic Narrative & Messaging
– Developing a strong communications narrative for Edge of Wonder / Gold & Green
– Articulating the values, ambitions and distinctiveness of the work
– Defining clear messaging for different audiences
– Strengthening Theatre Porto’s profile as lead organisation
– Advocacy & Sector Leadership
Total available budget: approximately £4,500-£5,000 inclusive of fees and any associated delivery costs.
Working hours
This is a freelance consultancy role with an anticipated commitment of approximately 100-105 hours in total across the two-year programme period (equivalent to around 13-14 consultancy days)