Cultural Programme Manager - Communities

My role in the Year of Culture as Community Engagement Officer is to actively involve residents and cultural sector organisations in CultureDale. CultureDale is about bringing people together to celebrate, entertain and inspire and I am looking forward to hearing people’s ideas and bringing people together to make them happen in 2024.

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 during the year of culture and hopefully beyond.

Cultural Programme Support Officer

My role is largely back of house, keeping CultureDale running administratively. I’ve got financial and reporting responsibilities, and I’ll be collating feedback so the team can use it to improve the programme. I believe in the transformative power of culture and I’m excited to see the impact of our events.

Anne Lister Programme Co-ordinator

In my role I am looking forward to continuing to promote Halifax’s most famous daughter, Anne Lister, to people: from Halifax town centre throughout Calderdale, and all across the world – and to share this remarkable woman with people whether they know about her yet or not! Also to be part of the huge year-long celebration of Calderdale’s 50th anniversary and all that is so great about this wonderful area.

Community Sport Development Officer

Simon will be bringing everything sports related to the Year of Culture. He will be ensuring that #CYOC24 shines a light on sports clubs & community groups that are doing incredible work around Calderdale. Offering support, club development & supporting events.

Heritage Officer

Faye is our new Heritage Officer. She will be contributing to the creation and delivery of CalderTales, a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support local heritage organisations.

Heritage Trainee

Rhiannon is our Trainee Heritage Officer. She will be helping us to facilitate heritage projects across the borough to build Calderdale Heritage Network.

Graduate Management Trainee

Having joined the Council through the National Graduate Development Programme, my role is geared around gaining a broad variety of experience in Cultural Services. Currently, my work includes developing and maintaining the CultureDale website, working with our marketing team and external partnerships, and helping with external evaluation.

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.

Community Engagement Officer

I'm the community engagement officer for CultureDale. My role is to actively involve residents and organisations in Calderdale. It's about bringing people together in our great diverse culture in Calderdale. I've worked for the council for over 30 years. I'm looking forward to meeting people and helping create a legacy for spreading Culture to all around Calderdale.

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