Culture Strategy Action Group Facilitator

Facilitator Call-Out for the Culture Strategy Action Group.

We’re looking for a skilled and values-led facilitator to support a newly forming Culture Strategy Action Group (CSAG), a participatory group of creatives, producers, organisers and cultural workers helping to shape a more inclusive and representative cultural future for Sheffield.

This group will meet bi-monthly (every other month) over the course of 12 months, working together to inspire action, improve central communications, and bring fresh thinking to how the city’s Culture Strategy is brought to life.

This call out is to facilitate the first iteration of Culture Strategy Action Group meetings over a 12-month period.


We are looking for someone who can:

  • Be neutral, objective and independent. Supporting to guide conversations on behalf of the group.

  • Ensure equal time is given to all perspectives, creating an environment where all members can make a full contribution.

  • Convert discussion into action by facilitating decision making and setting actions.

  • Document any agreed actions and hold members to account.

  • Develop and maintain a constructive relationship with all the sectors represented in the group.

  • Assist Culture Sheffield with meeting administration, setting agendas and internal communications.

  • Adapt and reflect, responding to the needs of the group and the wider cultural context as the work develops.


You’ll collaborate with Sheffield City Council's Culture Team (Culture Sheffield) to co-create a facilitation approach, ensuring meetings run smoothly and align with the wider goals of the Culture Strategy. Experience of working with artists, creatives or community-led initiatives is welcome, but what matters most is your ability to create open, respectful and creative environments where different kinds of knowledge and leadership can thrive.

This is a paid role, contracted for a period of 12 months, with flexible working arrangements to be agreed with the selected facilitator. We especially encourage expressions of interest from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds or communities.

Role details:

  • 10 days over 12-months.

  • Day rate: £268. Total payment: £2,680.

  • 6 in person meetings (every other month) + flexible preparation, planning and follow up time.

If you’re excited about working with a group committed to doing things differently and helping build something from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

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To apply:

Please send a CV and expression of interest outlining your experience, approach to facilitation, and why you’re interested in this role to frazer.scott@sheffield.gov.uk.

If you would like to book a 15 minute video call with Frazer before you apply, you can do so here.

Deadline for applications: 7th July 2025

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