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Freelance Project Co-Ordinator: Arts Referral Pilot within the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS)
Location: Newport | Start Date: Deadline: 15 March
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Co-ordinator to support the delivery of this pilot programme from inception to completion.
Newport Live and The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre are working in partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) to develop and pilot an innovative Arts Referral programme integrated into the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) in Newport.
Content:
This pioneering project will scope, design and test a creative health pathway within NERS, offering supervised therapeutic creative activity to adults experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, and related health inequalities. The pilot will generate evidence on whether creative interventions can become a viable and scalable component of NERS in Wales.
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Co-ordinator to support the delivery of this pilot programme from inception to completion.
Working closely with Newport Live (Lead Arts Partner), the NERS team at ABUHB, the lead artist, and an appointed external evaluator, the Co-ordinator will ensure smooth delivery, strong partnership working, and effective monitoring throughout the project.
Contract Details
- Freelance contract
- Approx. 16 days
- Fee: £4,000
- Based in Newport with some flexible working
- Project dates: March – October 2026
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a short email expressing your interest to Sharon Casey at sharon.casey@newportlive.co.uk.
If you prefer, you may submit a short video instead of a written email.
Deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026