If you are inspired by the possibilities of working with rural people and places and value the central role of arts and culture in the lives of individuals and communities, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for practitioners with curiosity, warmth, integrity and openness who share our determination to place the voices of artists, young people and rural communities at the centre of our creative programme and organisation.
The Communications Associate will lead on developing authentic, inclusive and imaginative communications work for Peak – platforming the perspectives of artists, young people and rural Welsh communities at a local, national and international level. We’re keen to work with a practitioner who holds a unique and creative vision for this role and an understanding of how this work will shape the future direction of Peak.
Our Values
Peak values creativity as an essential tool in everyone’s life. We work to make rural and post-industrial communities seen and heard, particularly those who are the farthest away from power. Our focus is young people, particularly those aged 16 to 25 years, who will be doing the important work of reimagining the future and tackling global issues in their communities.
Our Place
Peak’s work is inspired by and responds to its Black Mountains context. Our programme serves rural communities of Powys and Monmouthshire as well as post-industrial communities in Blaenau-Gwent, Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. Challenging ideas of rurality in Wales is part of our work.
Our Artistic Programme
Our work responds to the sustainability principles and wellbeing goals of Wales Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. We work with partners across the cultural, environmental, heritage, health and education sectors to achieve our aims. Current and recent partners include Canal and River Trust, project Skyline and Y Gaer. Our focus is on the visual and applied arts, participatory practice and creative writing.
We especially encourage applications from people who come from a background that is under-represented in the arts and culture sector, and / or who have not had conventional or formal routes into employment. You do not have to meet all the criteria mentioned in the person specification to apply.
We want to make our recruitment processes as human and warm as possible. If you want to discuss the roles, and your application, please send an email to info@peak.cymru, or DM our social media accounts (@peakcymru) to arrange a time to speak to one of our two directors, Justine Wheatley (Executive) or Melissa Appleton (Creative).
For full job application and further information please visit
https://peak.cymru/about-us/work-with-us
Closing Date: Tuesday 4 May at 6pm.