Cultural Programme Manager - Communities

My role is focused on working with organisations and community groups to actively involve residents in CultureDale. During the Year of Culture I developed the Volunteer programme, Activation Fund and Community Projects Fund, ensuring a diverse range of projects that reflect the needs of the local community and under-represented or disadvantaged groups. I am looking forward to sharing the learning from our Year of Culture projects and planning future CultureDale Programmes that will bring diverse people together through shared cultural experiences.

Cultural Programme Manager - Events

My role is more about making ideas happen a sort of nuts-and-bolts role in the CultureDale Team, we have a fantastic number of community organisations, artists and performers within Calderdale and my aim is to give them the best showcase we can, fostering new connections and creating space for creativity and cultural activity throughout Calderdale.

Cultural Programmes Officer

My role is to keep CultureDale back-of-house running effectively. I keep on top of all things finance, budgeting the programme, paying people on time and reporting back to our funders. I also do lots of administrative work as well such as writing contracts and liaising with our community partners and facilitated projects.

Anne Lister Programme Co-ordinator

My role in the CultureDale team is to promote Halifax’s most famous daughter, Anne Lister, to everybody! From residents in Halifax town centre and throughout Calderdale, to visitors from around the UK and all across the world and to share this remarkable woman with people - whether they know about her yet or not!

Community Sport Development Officer

My role is the link between Sport Services and Cultural Services, working with sport and community organisations to identify the barriers, highlighting the support and infrastructure required to combat these barriers. Through CultureDale's vision, we will enable Sport to flourish throughout Calderdale’s communities as part of our shared culture.

Heritage Officer

As Heritage Development Manager for Calderdale, my role is leading on the borough’s rich and diverse heritage - both tangible and intangible. I’m currently delivering ‘CalderTales’, a National Lottery Heritage Funded programme supporting hyper-local projects, establishing the ‘Calderdale Heritage Collective’ network, and addressing sector-wide challenges. Through this work, we’re shaping a progressive, inclusive, and resilient future for heritage in Calderdale, underpinned by a boroughwide co-created Heritage Action Plan.

Heritage Trainee

My role is to support and learn from Faye in facilitating heritage projects across the borough. I have taken the lead in delivering our Heritage Walking tour traineeships and hope to develop more skills in the future.

Cultural Programmes Officer

Having joined the Council through the National Graduate Development Programme, my role is now split between providing marketing and communications support to the CultureDale team as well as Sports Services. My other responsibilities include administrating our volunteer programme, assisting in the development of evaluation tools, and providing admin support to CalderdaleCreates.

Festival and Outdoor Events Manager

My role as Festival and Outdoor Events Manager is working with our team to manage and deliver outdoor festivals and events throughout the Year of Culture. I have over 25 years of experience within the public sector, delivering outdoor Festivals and Events.

Marketing Manager

Social Media Manager

Social Media Assistant

Social Media Marketing Apprentice