We are seeking a Head of Community Partnerships to work with communities and partners to build pride, opportunity and connection across the town.
IP-Switched is a new Arts Council England funded programme designed to increase participation in arts and culture across Ipswich, particularly among communities least likely to engage.
You will be responsible for nurturing relationships in the community and working closely with the Programme Director to ensure local residents, partner organisations and stakeholders are prioritised, engaged with and feel they have a voice in the development of the programme. You will lead the growth of the programmes volunteer workforce, ensuring that our relationship with volunteers is mutually beneficial and nourishing. You will have a key responsibility for the development of monitoring and evaluation processes that will drive data led planning – holding the programme accountable for its delivery with communities.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who is stepping into the next phase of their leadership journey. You will demonstrate proven experience of your passion for working with people, influencing change and contributing to a wider vision for the town, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Essential qualities include:
- Proven experience in an arts, culture or community organisations.
- Experience of working with underserved or marginalised communities.
- Proven knowledge of evaluation methodologies and action research.
- Excellent communication, partnership‑building and leadership skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Knowledge of Ipswich’s cultural landscape.
For more information about this role, please click here to download the recruitment pack. If you would rather have printed copies of the recruitment pack, please get in touch.
We’d love applications from people of all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as D/deaf and disabled people, neurodivergent people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We are up for exploring support and development needs and will make reasonable adjustments to enable applicants to participate in the selection process, and for the successful applicant to carry out their role.
If you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to fully participate, would like an informal and confidential discussion about the position, or if you would like the candidate pack in a different format, please contact Lucy Parker by emailing lparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk.
How to apply:
Click the ‘Email to Apply’ button at the top of this page. Please send:
- Your CV (with two referees).
- A cover statement (maximum two sides of A4 or a 2-minute video) outlining your interest in the role and how your experience and passions align with the job description and person specification.
- Click the button at the top of this page to complete our online Equality, Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form.