Job Opportunity: Business Strategy and Fundraising Consultant - Create Sheffield
Create Sheffield is seeking a Business Strategy and Fundraising Consultant to support us during our next development phase.
About us
Create Sheffield forges connections to arts and culture for all children and young people in the city. We believe that every child or young person deserves the same access to creative expression, no matter their background.
We are a partnership organisation, and our partners are united by a belief that children and young people can benefit both now, and in their future, by experiencing and participating in expressive arts. Our partners come from the education, arts and cultural and community and youth sectors as well as strategic organisations in the city.
We strategically connect people around a shared agenda to collaborate and design work with others to make more of what we each have; to champion the role of the arts in young people’s lives and to challenge each other to make sure that, as a city, we are being truly inclusive and accessible by providing equitable opportunities for all children and young people.
What we need
Create Sheffield is at a pivotal time in its development and has successfully secured funding to support its goal of becoming sustainable. Research and community consultation have shown that Create Sheffield provides a vital service by connecting people in the city - a role that is crucial, and one the organisation is well-positioned to carry out effectively.
In a recent partner survey, 100% of respondents found the Create Sheffield network to be useful. We are trusted by our partners, seen as collaborators not competitors, we aren’t representing vested interests and are here to advocate for equality of access to the expressive arts for all children and young people. By working strategically, we empower the sector to achieve more. We are committed to advocating for and influencing both the cultural sector and the wellbeing of young people.
We require support in developing a long term business strategy, identifying and securing a range of funding sources including support from Trusts and Foundations as well as philanthropic support from businesses.
Who we are looking for
We need an experienced consultant to help us develop a comprehensive strategy and business plan.
The successful consultant will have:
Understanding of the cultural sector particularly in relation to people who work with children and/or young people
Experience of partnership work and related business planning
Experience of strategic planning and developing related funding strategy
Proven track record in securing funds from trusts and foundations
Experience in developing a business strategy in partnership
Experience in developing a strong written strategy
For more information, please email laura@createsheffield.co.uk
To apply please email your CV and a brief covering letter to the above email address. Please include your day rate and how you propose to spend time with the core Create Sheffield team developing this work.
Timescale
Deadline for applications - 26 November at 10am.
Interviews will be held in the afternoon 28 November in Sheffield.
We would like the work to start in early December and it needs to be complete by the middle of February.
The fee for this work is £5000 including VAT
Create Sheffield is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as well as from those with disabilities.
This project is funded by the Cultural Pipeline Fund via Sheffield City Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
