This is a rare chance to shape a strategy that won't sit on a shelf - real, lived, people-centred work that listens deeply, makes sense of complexity and turns real voices into a clear, compelling direction for the next five years. Eden Arts is seeking a Strategy Navigator to support the development of our 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. You will help create a clear, ambitious and funder-ready framework by gathering insight, leading focused consultation and analysing evidence from across our organisation and partners. Your work will include reviewing Eden Arts' achievements and challenges to date, designing and delivering targeted engagement with staff, trustees, artists, young people, audiences and stakeholders, and translating findings into strategic priorities. You will also help ensure alignment with Arts Council investment principles, local and regional place-shaping agendas, and wider sector best practice. We are looking for someone who brings strategic clarity, excellent communication skills and the ability to turn diverse input into a usable, forward-looking plan. You should be confident working independently, facilitating productive conversations and balancing creativity with rigour. This is an opportunity to help define the next chapter of Eden Arts and its role in culture, community and place. Chart the development of Eden Arts' 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. Lead targeted consultation stakeholders. Gather, analyse and synthesise insight into clear strategic priorities. Review Eden Arts' achievements, challenges and organisational context. Align the plan with ACE Investment Principles and local/regional place-shaping agendas. Advise on governance development, including an advisory board. Produce clear, accessible strategic documentation and presentations. Work closely with senior staff and trustees to shape a funder-ready final plan. Proven experience in strategic planning within the cultural or creative sectors. Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise complex information. Confident facilitator, able to run focused and productive consultation sessions. Excellent communication and report-writing abilities. Understanding of Arts Council England frameworks and wider cultural policy. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and structure a clear process. Insight into culture's role in community identity, place-shaping and regeneration (desirable). Experience advising boards or leadership teams (desirable). Please send us a proposal (PDF, max 8 pages) covering: If you need this information in another format, or if there’s anything we can do to make the application process more accessible for you, just let us know — we’ll always do our best to support you.Job Summary
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