Deadline 20 March 2017. Applications invited for two CFN initiatives to capture data on collaborative skills development activity and documented research.
Two research/audit briefs: –
- Auditing cultural sector skills development activity delivered in partnership between the cultural and higher education sectors. See further information below.
- Identifying and summarising existing research resources on topics relevant to Culture Forum North areas of interest. See further information below.
Applications can be made for an individual contract or for both as a single contract.
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Culture Forum North is an open network of partnerships between cultural and higher education organisations in the North of England. The Forum acts as a platform for the collation, creation and dissemination of knowledge and models of good practice in partnership working, that provide a useful resource for our sectors.
The Forum has three key agendas: Research; Cultural & Creative Careers; and Public Engagement.
An Arts Council England Project Initiation grant has been secured to undertake data-gathering that will support knowledge-sharing and collaborative practice in those areas.
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Deadlines
- The deadline for applications is Monday 20 March 2017.
- Should we interview, interviews in person or via Skype will take place Thursday 23 March 2017.
- The contract will be awarded Monday 27 March.
- The deadline for completion of the work is Thursday 25 May.
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1. Auditing cultural sector skills development activity delivered in partnership between the cultural and higher education sectors
We are looking for a consultant with experience in the cultural and higher education sectors who can help CFN gather data on partnership activity across the north of England, designed to develop a diverse, skilled cultural workforce.
The data will be used to create an online ‘heat-map’ – a resource showing the type, location and a summary of such activity; reference material to improve current and inform future practice.
Aim
- To build a repository of data, summarised for easy access through the CFN website
- For the data to illustrate the ways in which arts organisations and universities work in partnership to develop skills and support those aspiring to a career in the sector, across the many roles in an arts organisation and independently, particularly those from a diverse background, including socio-economic, disability, LGBT and BME.
Tasks
- Undertake a minimum of two days desk research to identify and collate existing research and reporting on the topic.
- Discuss and agree with the CFN team the key questions to be asked in order to acquire meaningful new data illustrating the purpose, delivery framework and outcomes of partnership activity.
- Provided with a sample of approximately fifty arts organisations across the North, who have agreed to be interviewed, undertake a minimum of thirty half-hour (max) telephone interviews using the agreed questions.
- Write a 250-word summary in a standardised format of a minimum of twenty five initiatives relevant to the topic, across multiple artforms, at least six in each Arts Council Area.
- Participate in weekly telephone updates with the CFN team.
Budget
A budget of up to £3,500 inclusive is available.
Application process
Please send your C.V. plus a proposal of max two sides of A4 outlining: –
- Your approach to the brief
- Relevant experience
- A timeline
- A payment schedule
Send your application no later than 12 noon, Monday 20 March 2017 to: –
Jennifer Owen j.s.owen@leeds.ac.uk
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2. Identifying and summarising existing research resources on topics relevant to Culture Forum North areas of interest.
We wish to commission an audit of current research, and to keep it manageable at this stage. The audit will consist of requesting one piece of research relevant/helpful to the sector from each University member. An abstract of the research to be drafted in accessible language and full research publication to be made available through the website (if possible).
Aim
To build a repository of research accessible to the arts and cultural sector through the CFN website.
Tasks
- Discuss and agree with the CFN team categories of research which are likely to be of interest.
- Desk research to assess the research profile of each University member (UM) and any access issues (e.g. copyright, appropriate referencing)
- Contact each UM to request one piece of research. Ensure no duplication with Culture Case.
- Draft abstract in publicly accessible language to be placed on website.
- Ensure all permissions are in place.
- If possible build in metrics so that number of downloads etc. can be monitored.
Budget
A budget of up to £4,000 inclusive is available.
Application process
Please send a proposal of no more than two sides of A4 which outlines:
- Your approach to the brief
- Relevant experience
- A timeline
- A payment schedule
We would also like to see your CV and no more than three example of your writing style – either published or online.
Send your application no later than 12 noon, Monday 20 March 2017 to: –
Jennifer Owen j.s.owen@leeds.ac.uk