At this transformational time, Clore Leadership is pleased to be working with Clore Fellow Gaylene Gould to curate Brilliant Routes, a strand of programming focused on progression routes for BAME/POC leaders. This forms a key part of our Inclusive Leadership delivery for Arts Council England’s Transforming Leadership programme, which prioritises activities to address existing gaps in diversity in the leadership of culture.

Brilliant Routes will pilot and test different ways to combat the issue of BAME/POC progression using workshops, learning zones, talks and a variety of formats to address issues of influence, allyship, thought-leadership, self-compassion and advancement.

There will be two workshops for Black leaders in mid/senior roles on 'How to hold your space in times of change' and one workshop for any cultural sector CEO's and Artistic Directors who desire to use this time to accelerate greater racial justice, equality and openness in their organisations.

If you are looking for a space to reflect and be supported, why not sign up to one of our Small Group Conversations? Akin to Action Learning Sets, these sessions are an opportunity for mutual support and to explore the issues, challenges and opportunities being faced in your professional life.

Each discussion group is facilitated by one of our experienced coaches; Delia Barker, Jo Verrent, Dan Simmonds and Emma Haughton and each group will meet for three sessions.

The autumn will see change and adjustments for many working in the cultural sector, so this might be a good time to take stock of your CPD and upskill in certain areas. The Clore Leadership Experience offers a set of four practical learning sessions for furloughed staff and freelancers.

The 90-minute sessions will be led by experienced Clore Leadership Associates and are designed to provide introductions for early-careers leaders looking to build their professional skills and knowledge on the topics of finance, influence and impact, team leadership, and governance. 

Look out for our next webinar Lessons Learned, looking at how the sector is adapting to the 'new normal' and what we can learn from this time and take forward into the future. 

Confirmed speakers include Clore Fellows Kully Thiarai (Leeds 2023) and Rhiannon White (Common Wealth Theatre Company). Registration will open on Wednesday 10 June. 

Does robust evaluation and shaping the future of the sector get you excited? Come help us assess our impact and shape our leadership learning for the future. We are looking for a consultant or team to help design and implement an evaluation framework covering our programme of leadership development activities for the arts, culture and creative sectors.

Deadline for expression of interest is 1pm, Friday 26 June 2020.

We now have 11 episodes in our Leading from a Distance series. Cultural leaders, facilitators and trainers who contribute to our programmes share with the sector at large ideas, tips, tools and strategies for leading effectively amid the pandemic and beyond. 

Contributors so far include Hilary Carty, Farooq Chaudhry, Althea Efunshile, Adele Patrick and Moira Sinclair.

Our Clore Alumni have been creating, innovating, championing and advocating long before the Covid-19 crisis but the global pandemic has brought out the very best in their leadership skills, and for many of them these can be traced back to their Clore experience. 

Read essays from Clore Fellows Jo Verrent, Peter Tullin, Kate McGrath and Ihitashri Sandilya, as well as discovering other initiatives the alumni network have been working on. 

The Creative Industries Federation launchs The Creative Coalition. 

'Triple whammy' of funding cuts has left UK arts vulnerable - report.

BAME artists hold the sector to account.

New alliance #WeShallNotBeRemoved to give higher visibility to disabled creative practitioners.

Restructuring the workplace post Covid-19 - FAQs for employers.

The RSC has compiled a list of resources and information for artists and freelancers in the industry.

Reimagine Your Nonprofit to Survive the Crisis. 

This is how COVID-19 could change the world of work for good.

8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Reopening.

Black Writing Resources in the UK.

The Speakeasier with June Sarpong OBE: Where does diversity and inclusion go from here?

Standing in Solidarity with BLM: Transforming support into Actions from Museum Detox.

Media Partnerships Director, Voluntary Arts
£39,374

Responsible for co-ordinating Voluntary Arts’ media partnerships across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, including overseeing the Up for Arts Development Programme, supporting the national Get Creative campaign and co-ordinating the Voluntary Arts PR Strategy.

Deadline is 5pm, Friday 12 June 2020

Fundraising Director, The London Library
£65,000

An exceptional opportunity to be the Fundraising Director at the world’s largest independent lending library, leading the fundraising activities of this eminent literary charity with an extraordinary 179-year history.

Deadline is 9am, Monday 15th June 2020

Director, House of Illustration
£50,000

An opportunity to oversee one of the most important arts-led regeneration projects in London for some years, which will build on the success of its stellar artistic and education programmes and develop and engage new and existing audiences.

Deadline is 12pm, Wednesday 24 June 2020

Executive Director, Dance4
£40,000

Dance4 is looking for someone with management experience in the arts and a broad knowledge of the key areas of the role – finance, personnel, legal, operations and resources.

Deadline is 10am, Monday 29 June 2020