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Freelance Opportunity: Creative Adviser, Sandwell

Title: Creative Adviser - Sandwell

Contract: Freelance Contract August 2025 to March 2026 (with potential for extension subject to funding).

Fixed Fee: £7000 inc VAT and expenses Sandwell (£200 per day x 35 days). Additional expenses upon request e.g. travel outside of Sandwell.

Location: Remotely and/or hot-desking at SCVO. CBC main office facilities are located at C/o SCVO, Office 109S, Castlemill, Burnt Tree, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7UF.

Key contact: Creative Director.

Hours of work: To be self-managed and logged according to planned delivery needs.

Tax and NI: This is a freelance position, and you will be responsible for making your own tax and NI contributions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Creative Adviser who will help embed creativity in Sandwell communities -working in ways that are participatory, inclusive and socially engaged. You will act as a local connector, facilitator and advocate — helping people bring their creative ideas to life, access resources, and connect with artists, partners and opportunities across the Black Country. You’ll be working closely with a dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about community-led creativity and committed to making meaningful change across the region.

This role is intentionally flexible and responsive to what local communities want and need. It might include:

•CBC Commissions - Research, encourage, and support groups to apply for CBC’s Creative Communities commission opportunities.

•Co-creation - Support individuals and groups to co – design and deliver creative activitywith care and intention.

•Embedded Support - Work closely with a specific project or group over a set period to build trust and enable meaningful, community-led engagement.

•Mentorship - Support creatives, artists, and producers by offering mentoring, guidance, constructive feedback, and by brokering connections.

•Strategic Engagement - Represent CBC in relevant networks and strategic meetings, contributing insights and strengthening partnerships.

** We’re looking for fresh perspectives so, if you’ve applied for this role previously, we kindly ask that you do not reapply**

FIND OUT MORE and HOW TO APPLY

Please download the full job specification and details of how to apply here as well as the Equal Opportunities Form.

KEY DATES

Closing date for application: 30th June 2025

If shortlisted you’ll be notified by: 2 July 2025

Meeting with Creative Black Country: 8th July 2025