Opportunities
PiCL are seeking to engage an individual or organisation to compile an evaluation report on the impact and outcomes of our Creative Careers and Work Experience Activity.
Key Details
The contracted expectations will include:
A data report and gaps analysis based on local education partners, to identify opportunities to support gaps in knowledge, skills and resources
Working with our partners and stakeholders to understand the impact and outcomes of activity
Compiling the key learnings from the activity
Collate any relevant data and information
Delivering a report to our Team on the key findings
Advising suggested actions or next steps
Advise on future evaluation tools relevant to collecting the related information for this programme strand
We invite proposals from individuals or organisations with:
Experience evaluating educational or young people focused activity
Expertise in compiling and analysing data and impact findings
Experience in evaluating and reporting on creative and arts activity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with National Portfolio Organisations is desired but not essential.
Travel in and around North Staffordshire will be required.
Reporting
The appointed individual or organisation will report to the Executive Director/Programme Director, with support from the Programme Manager. They will also be required to work closely with the PiCL team and our external stakeholders, partners and delivery team.
Budget
We invite applications to deliver this brief for a budget under £5000.
Please include a breakdown of your budget and cost allocation in your submission.
We envisage the commission being the equivalent to circa 12-15 days over the project period. The appointed person or organisation will need to be responsible for their own National Insurance and tax.
Deadline for Applications: Monday 16th February 9AM
How to apply: ·
Application
Please submit a proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining the below:
Introduction to you / your company
Approach and methodology
Examples of 3 similar evaluation projects
Budget breakdown
Two references
Proof of public liability insurance
All applicants will be reviewed assessed against the following criteria:
Approach to the brief
Methodology for conducting the work
Value for money
Past relevant experiences
To apply, please send the information above to lucy@picl.uk.com.
Please download the job pack for the full details.
Commission brief: Creative Careers & Work Experience Programme Evaluation
Freelance Film Maker - CASCADE
We are looking for an experienced filmmaker/consortium of artists to work with Year 7 & 8 students (the CASCADE group) at Haywood Academy (City Learning Trust) as part of Stoke Creates’ CASCADE Programme.
As part of the CASCADE programme, we are looking to commission a filmmaker/a consortium of artists to create a short film with the CASCADE group about/for Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent which will be launched in June 2026.
Find more information on the CASCADE Project here.
You will need to:
Be comfortable developing and creating work with young people.
Be enthusiastic about sharing their learning and knowledge with the next generation of creatives.
Deliver a film project with the CASCADE steering group focused on fostering community pride for Burslem and developing new creative skills.
Collaborate with CASCADE’s Creative Producer & the CASCADE steering group to develop and create the film through a series of workshops that take place in Haywood Academy, Smallthorne Primary Academy & Mill Hill Primary Academy.
Positively engage young people in the production process of the film.
Create a short film which, whilst possibly referencing the history of the Town, is also forward looking and aspirational – something that the students and residents can be proud of.
Have Public Liability Insurance (up to £5 million).
Have an Enhanced DBS check or willing to undergo one.
Fee: £8500 including VAT
Deadline: Monday 23 February at 5pm
Freelance Audio Artist - CASCADE
As part of the CASCADE project, Partners in Creative Learning are looking to commission an artist/a consortium of artists to create an audio trail for Burslem Town Centre, Stoke-On-Trent.
The chosen artist/s will work closely with CASCADE’s Creative Producer and Year 7 & 8 students (the CASCADE group) from Haywood Academy (City Learning Trust) to develop and create the audio trail which will be launched in June 2026.
The chosen artist/s must:
Be comfortable developing and creating work with young people.
Be enthusiastic about sharing their learning and knowledge with the next generation of creatives.
Deliver an audio project with the CASCADE steering group focussed on fostering community pride for Burslem and developing new creative skills.
Collaborate with CASCADE’s Creative Producer & the CASCADE steering group to develop the audio trail through a series of workshops that take place in Haywood Academy, Smallthorne Primary Academy & Mill Hill Primary Academy.
Positively engage young people in the production process of the audio trail.
Create an audio trail which whilst possibly referencing the history of the Town, is also forward looking and aspirational – something that the students, schools and residents can be proud of.
Have their own or access to sound recording and editing equipment.
Have Public Liability Insurance (up to £5 million).
Have an Enhanced DBS or willing to under go a check
Fee: £6500 including VAT
Deadline: Monday 23 February at 5pm
Become a board member
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, relevance and dynamism, Partners in Creative Learning CIC is seeking enthusiastic new board members.
What does being a Board member involve?
Attending quarterly board meetings (usually online - Microsoft Teams) to provide oversight, scrutiny, advice and support as well as ensuring the organisation is well managed and risks identified and managed. The time required is 1-2 days every quarter.
You will have the best interests of PiCL at heart when attending meetings, making decisions and representing the organization.
You will engage in decision making and share your perspective ideas, advice and knowledge with the rest of the board.
You will also be someone who is willing and able to shout about the work of PiCL.
This is an unpaid role however PiCL will reimburse board members for any reasonable expenses incurred such as travel.
Desired skills:
A passion for improving the lives of children and young people through creativity and culture.
Knowledge of the challenges faced by children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent.
Benefits of Joining Our Board:
Make a positive difference to the lives of young people, teachers and artists in Stoke-on-Trent.
Enhanced professional networking opportunities.
Contribute to the future direction of PiCL's programmes and activities.
Make sure you:
Tell us where you are from and the work you do, and if you work in the cultural sector or somewhere else.
Tell us why you would like to have this role and the principles that matter most to you.
Tell us what you think you would bring to the organisation and how your skills could support the board and team in achieving its vision.
Commitment to positive action.
PiCL is committed to inclusive practice and would actively encourage applications from people underrepresented in our organisation. The characteristics or identities that we welcome applications from include:
people from racialized identities
people that are (d)Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodiverse
those who are care-experienced*
people from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant community
those from a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community
people from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past).
We recognise this is not an exhaustive list, and we encourage applications from people that may have faced barriers to working in the cultural sector (this may be because of age, unpaid caring responsibilities, or being LGBTQ+ for example).
*A care-experienced person is defined as anyone who has been, or is currently in care, or is from a looked-after background at any stage in their life, no matter how short, including adopted children who were previously looked-after.
If you feel you have any barriers in applying or require additional support to apply, please email info@picl.uk.com or call Lucy on 0785143396
To arrange an informal chat please also drop us an email or call the number above.
Application Process:
To express your interest in the role, please send us an expression of interest to info@picl.uk.com no more than 2 pages long, or by film or audio of no more than 5 minutes, by 12pm on Monday 3rd March.
Join the PiCL Steering Group!
Are you passionate about shaping the arts and cultural landscape in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffs? We're on the lookout for professionals to join our voluntary group.
What's the commitment?
We meet online once an academic term (3 times a year), sharing insights for no more than an hour.
What you'll gain:
Connect with local arts enthusiasts
A network for collaboration, advice, and driving positive change
A space where your expertise are valued
Have opportunities from your org featured in our newsletter
Who we're seeking:
Arts & culture lovers in Stoke-on-Trent
People invested in enhancing arts opportunities for children & young people
Especially interested in teachers/educators and artists
Diverse professionals with expertise in education, arts, facilitation, non-profits, PR, and marketing.
Ready to shape the future of local arts?
Email iain@picl.uk.com to join.
