CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMME LEAD (Freelance)

Organisation: Pamodzi Creatives CIC

Project: Community & Schools Cultural Diversity Programme

Contract Type: Freelance (Fixed-term)

Duration: May – November 2026

Rate: £20–£25 per hour (depending on experience), approximately 140 hours over 7 months (c.20 hours per month, with flexibility around key delivery periods)

Responsible to: Roni Wilson, Director

Working with: Cultural Diversity Associate, Marketing Lead, wider Pamodzi team

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Pamodzi Creatives is delivering a programme celebrating cultural diversity, identity, and community through schools engagement, community activity, and a flagship Black History Month event in October.

The programme brings together:

A symposium
Food experiences
Youth engagement
A fashion showcase
Community awards

Alongside this, Pamodzi will deliver its “Who Inspires You?” schools programme, supporting young people to explore identity, aspiration, and cultural awareness.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Cultural Diversity Programme Lead will play a hands-on delivery role, coordinating activity, facilitating sessions, and supporting engagement across the programme.

Key focus areas include:

Youth co-creation and mentorship
Schools engagement (3–6 schools)
Volunteer coordination
Delivery of the “Who Inspires You?” programme
Supporting a high-quality Black History Month event
Capturing meaningful evaluation and impact

You will work closely with the Director and wider team to ensure activity is well-coordinated, inclusive, and impactful.

Working Pattern & Location

Approx. 20 hours per month (flexible, with busier periods around events)
Work will take place across:
Portsmouth schools
Community venues
Event spaces
Some remote planning and coordination
Evening and weekend availability will be required (particularly for events and workshops)
Sessions and schedule to be agreed in advance with the Director

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Youth Co-Creation & Mentorship (c.28 hours)

Facilitate 6–8 structured sessions with young people
Co-develop youth-led contributions to the October event
Support confidence, leadership, and creative expression
Ensure youth voice is meaningfully embedded

2. Volunteer Coordination (c.22 hours)

Recruit and support a small volunteer group (6–8 people)
Facilitate monthly planning meetings
Delegate tasks (e.g. outreach, event support)
Foster a positive, inclusive environment

3. Schools Engagement & Delivery (c.36 hours)

Develop and deliver a targeted engagement plan
Build relationships with 3–6 local schools
Deliver or coordinate assemblies, workshops, and enrichment sessions
Support pathways for student participation in the October event

4. “Who Inspires You?” Programme (c.16 hours)

Support delivery of Pamodzi’s schools programme
Facilitate creative sessions exploring:
Identity and heritage
Inspirational figures
Storytelling and self-expression
Collaborate with teachers and partners

5. Event Development & Delivery (c.18 hours)

Contribute to planning the Black History Month event
Support integration of:
Youth-led content
School engagement outcomes
Volunteer contributions
Support coordination on the day

6. Monitoring & Evaluation (c.12 hours)

Implement a simple evaluation framework
Collect feedback and engagement data
Capture a youth case study
Produce a concise final report with insights and recommendations

7. Project Coordination (c.22 hours)

Provide updates to the Director and Board
Coordinate across partners, schools, and volunteers
General project administration and communication

Key Deliverables

Youth-led contribution to October event
Active volunteer group (6–8 participants)
Engagement with 3–6 schools
Delivery of “Who Inspires You?” sessions
Documented outcomes and participant feedback
Final evaluation report (including case study and recommendations)

EXPECTATIONS

We’re looking for someone who will:

Communicate clearly and proactively
Manage their time effectively across a freelance schedule
Be reliable and responsive to agreed deadlines
Work collaboratively with a small, values-led team
Be confident working independently while staying connected
Represent Pamodzi professionally in community and school settings

Pamodzi Values

This role should be delivered in line with Pamodzi’s core values:

Community – creating inclusive, welcoming spaces
Equity – increasing access and opportunity
Creativity – celebrating expression and culture
Collaboration – working together with care and respect
Authenticity – valuing lived experience and real voices

Safeguarding & Requirements

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people
Commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Experience delivering arts, cultural, or community projects with young people
Experience facilitating groups (youth and/or volunteers)
Experience working with schools or education settings
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Understanding of cultural diversity, inclusion, and representation
Experience in evaluation and report writing

Desirable

DBS certificate
Experience with Arts Council or similar funded programmes
Background in participatory arts, storytelling, or creative facilitation
Safeguarding training
Lived experience connected to the communities represented

Pamodzi Creatives CIC

New Jobs

Cultural Diversity Programme Lead