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Powered by CAN (PbC) are looking for dynamic Head of Development
with Business, Income Generation & Marketing, with at least 3-5 years
experience. The role will lead external communication strategies and
public affairs alongside leading income and resource generation through
development strategies, bidding and relationship building. This role will
require intellectual engagement with the content of our work and
exceptional relationship building skills, alongside imagination and
innovation in approaches to driving transformational change for children,
young people and young adults (under 35’s) throughout the Black Country
and surrounding areas.

The Executive Assistant to the CEO will play a critical role in our
organisation by providing exceptional administrative support and project
management to the CEO, to ensure that the CEOʼs day-to-day and
various extensive special projects/initiatives are propelled internally and
externally of the organisation from conceptualisation to completion. The
Executive Assistant will work closely with the CEO on all communications
and correspondence, to serve as a key liaison to maintain strategic
alignment of the CEO to drive organisational growth.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join
our team as an HR and Operations Administrator. This role is crucial
in ensuring the smooth running of Human Resource functions and
operational processes within the company.Responsibilities:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll work closely with the team to design, deliver, and evaluate creative and educational programmes for diverse communities.

The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer plays a vital role in promoting inclusive access to arts and culture through the development and delivery of engaging  programmes and participation initiatives for children and young people across The Black Country. This role supports audience development, community engagement, and learning across diverse demographics.

Powered By CAN are seeking a passionate and dynamic Creative Producer to develop a youth theatre group for 14-18-year-olds. This role is perfect for someone with a background in production, facilitation, and youth engagement who is eager to create inspiring and high-quality performance experiences for young people.

This might look like;
Developing the artistic vision and programming of the youth group.

Planning, producing, and delivering projects, workshops, and performances with young people. Facilitating creative sessions that build skills in acting, devising, writing, and performance.

Collaborating with directors, writers, designers, and other artists to support high-quality productions.Supporting young people in their creative development, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment.

Powered by CAN is recruiting dynamic and passionate Freelance Creative Practitioners to join our Arts Collective and Talent Pool of Creative Facilitators. We are looking for skilled individuals across a variety of art forms to deliver high-quality programmes, workshops and masterclasses for young people aged 2-21 years in the Black Country.

Our programmes cover a broad spectrum of creative disciplines and are designed to inspire, educate, and engage children and young people through participatory learning and artistic expression. If you are an experienced facilitator in one of the following areas, we would love to hear from you:

• Media & Digital Content

• Performing Arts

• Visual Arts

• Cultural Skills

• Creative Enterprise

Are you passionate about a fairer future for young people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the Midlands and beyond? Could you help Powered by CAN move into our next ten years with purpose and vision?

We are looking for YOU!

We want new voices and additional skills to expand the breadth of experience and influence in our board members.

We are particularly seeking areas of focus and experience in;

• Human Resources
  
• Finance
  
• Capital Projects & Building Management

We would also welcome interest from those experienced in the following sectors;
Legal, Environmental Sector, Education Sector Sales & Marketing/Digital Media and Broadcasting.

Are you under 35? As a youth-led organisation we would love to welcome young board members.  

Download our Board Pack here, or contact Charanjit Kaur on ea@poweredbycan.org for an informal conversation.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of activities for children aged 6 to 12 years (16 with SEND) in Sandwell.

This project will deliver open access after-school and holiday play sessions across Sandwell.

To assist the service delivery officer in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and a series of well planned, resourced and supervised activities on site and outreach venues across Sandwell.