Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £10k-£15k
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Job Summary
Job Description
This landscape heritage project celebrates the River Trent and its tributaries, using storytelling as a central theme. The installation design should draw on local folklore, culture and heritage - bringing to life stories and mythology that have long connected people to this landscape.
Following outputs to be delivered:
1. Trisentona 'sister' sculpture in Portland Stone 1.5 by 1m
2. Representing main face of the Trisentona sculpture (https://www.thetrentvalley.org.uk/previous-work/river-valley-connections/trisentona/) as a younger woman.
3. Must reference local connections to river e.g. trout, salmon, lamprey, eels at the base. To be discussed and agreed post-appointment
4. Should reference the swan-feather cloak worn by the Trisentona sculpture.
5. Should incorporate the pattern of Julian's Bower turf labyrinth (https://visitnorthlincolnshire.com/attractions/julians-bower).
6. SWT must be involved in the early concept designs through a collaborative creative process.
7. Must be delivered to location once complete, and artist on hand to help supervise installation.
8. Safe installation of the sculpture in an outdoor, public location must be considered and factored into the design.
Successful consultant(s) will work closely with the Community Connector to ensure the work aligns with the project's specifications and objectives. We request that a site visit is included in your quotation before work commences on the commission to ensure site constraints and the setting are understood.
The sculpture will be permanently displayed at Greenway Bank Country Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUoiVHzWz2RSGs3N6) which is owned and managed by Staffordshire County Council. Sculpture will be placed close to the headwater of the River Trent at a riverside spot, near the waterfall, accessed through woodland. Consultant(s) need to include delivery to Knypersley Reservoir car park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jc6DAY7TrLRQ5fxb6) in their quote.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture
Job: Trent Valley Past & Present project: River Goddess Portand Stone Sculpture
Organisation: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Postcode: ST17 0WT
How to Apply
Please provide a detailed quote covering cost breakdown, timeframe, previous experience, specifications & methodology and any added value. Please remember to include site visit, to Greenway Bank Country Park and transportation of the statue to Knypersley Reservoir car park.
- Contact name: Sue Kneill-Boxley
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Part of The Wildlife Trusts, largest UK voluntary organisation
dedicated to conserving the UK's habitats and species in the countryside, cities or at sea.
The Trust carries out conservation projects all over the county to protect our special landscapes and wildlife. Our vision is of a thriving natural world, with our wildlife and natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone inspired to get involved in nature’s recovery.