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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Public Health and Corporate Resources
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Service Area
Culture & Visitor Economy
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Temporary
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Length of contract
For 9 months
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Grade
Grade 10
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Salary
£38,220 - £40,777
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Advert Wording
About the Service
Kirklees Council’s Creative Development & Events Team leads on a range of cultural, creative, tourism and place-making initiatives that contribute to the district’s economic growth, visitor economy and quality of life. Working with local communities, creative practitioners, cultural organisations, businesses and regional partners, the team develops and delivers programmes that celebrate Kirklees as a vibrant place to live, work and visit. The service plays a key role in delivering the district’s cultural, tourism and heritage ambitions, supporting creative industries, attracting investment and creating opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
About the Role
Are you passionate about the power of culture to transform places and communities? As Creative Project Officer, you'll play a key role in assisting some of Kirklees' most exciting cultural programmes, supporting artists, creative businesses, community organisations and working with regional partners to develop projects that inspire residents, attract visitors and support economic growth. If you're an organised, proactive and a creative thinker who thrives on collaboration and turning ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you.
Working within a collaborative and ambitious team, you will support the planning and delivery of creative projects, events and partnerships, helping to strengthen Kirklees’ cultural offer and support the growth of the creative industries. The role involves project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, digital promotion, research, reporting, and supporting business cases and funding opportunities.
Key Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience coordinating and delivering creative, cultural, tourism or community-based projects.
Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, budgets and multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with partners, stakeholders and communities.
Knowledge of the creative and cultural sectors and a passion for arts, culture and place-making.
Experience of planning, promoting and delivering public-facing events, engagement activities or training programmes
The ability to research, analyse and present information to support reports, business cases and funding bids.
Confidence using digital platforms, websites and social media to promote projects and initiatives.
A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of culture in Kirklees, working on high-profile projects that support creative industries, cultural tourism and economic growth across the district. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team with the opportunity to make a real impact while working in a flexible hybrid role that includes occasional evening and weekend work.
Join us and help shape a vibrant, creative future for Kirklees.
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Robin Widdowson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
16 August 2026, 11:55 PM
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