Join the UK’s first county laureateship as Vice President. Support the President, help run day-to-day operations, and play a key role in shaping poetry outreach, events, and partnerships across Surrey. Be part of a growing, creative movement.
What will you be doing?
As Vice President of the Surrey Poet Laureateship, you will work closely with the President to help lead the UK’s first county laureateship. This role is integral to the day-to-day running of the organisation and supports our mission to promote poetry, creativity, and community engagement across Surrey.
You’ll be involved in key decision-making, team coordination, and project planning. You’ll help oversee our events, outreach initiatives, and internal operations, acting as a second-in-command to the President. This is a collaborative leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and bringing vision to life.
Typical responsibilities include:
You’ll also have the opportunity to shape the future of a historic and rapidly growing organisation that uses poetry to empower voices and connect communities.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a reliable, proactive, and community-minded individual with a passion for the arts and a commitment to collaborative leadership.
Essential skills and qualities:
Desirable (but not required):
Please note: The successful applicant must be able to reliably commute to our HQ at the Egham Literary Institute building, where key meetings and activities are held.
We’re open to individuals from all backgrounds who are enthusiastic about helping the Laureateship grow and thrive.
What difference will you make?
As Vice President, you’ll play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding one of the UK’s most culturally significant literary organisations. Your leadership will directly influence how poetry reaches schools, communities, and underrepresented voices across Surrey.
You’ll help strengthen our internal structure, empower our volunteers, and guide impactful events and initiatives that inspire creativity, connection, and personal expression. With your support, we can grow from a historic title into a thriving movement that nurtures poetic talent, builds partnerships, and celebrates community voices.
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of a nationally unique organisation—and ensure poetry remains a powerful, inclusive force for change.
