
Turning ambitious ideas into practical change.
Field 19 helps organisations develop their people, deliver complex projects and bring new ideas to life.
Working across arts, culture, the creative industries and construction, we combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Joss led the transformation of The George Hotel in Hayfield taking it from a struggling pub into a vibrant hospitality, music and arts venue. In 18 months, annual turnover grew from approximately £400,000 to £700,000. They reopened the kitchen and hotel, developed the team and improved daily operations. Core to the transfomation was the d
Joss led the transformation of The George Hotel in Hayfield taking it from a struggling pub into a vibrant hospitality, music and arts venue. In 18 months, annual turnover grew from approximately £400,000 to £700,000. They reopened the kitchen and hotel, developed the team and improved daily operations. Core to the transfomation was the development of a creative programme that brought live music, vinyl nights, exhibitions, storytelling and festivals into the venue, with community participation and emerging talent at its heart.
The George was named Marston’s regional Pub of the Year in 2025. Their tenure concludes in January 2027. This project brought together commercial delivery, people development, operational change and cultural programming.
We provided leadership and policy services to develop a feasibility study and run the pilot for the Power Up Agency. Approved by Department for Education Power Up works with employers to create apprenticeships in the creative industries. This training puts project management and leadership development at the core, enabling great transfer
We provided leadership and policy services to develop a feasibility study and run the pilot for the Power Up Agency. Approved by Department for Education Power Up works with employers to create apprenticeships in the creative industries. This training puts project management and leadership development at the core, enabling great transferability and adaptability for a creative industries career. Funded and supported by DCMS, Arts Council England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
The Residency is an artist-led programme equipping emerging Black and Black mixed heritage creatives with the skills to develop creative careers in photography, film-making and music. Field 19 partnered with Southbank Centre to design and implement the process to recruit participants. The recruitment took place in London, Manchester and
The Residency is an artist-led programme equipping emerging Black and Black mixed heritage creatives with the skills to develop creative careers in photography, film-making and music. Field 19 partnered with Southbank Centre to design and implement the process to recruit participants. The recruitment took place in London, Manchester and Birmingham working with Midland Arts Centre, STEAMhouse and Factory International. Reframe 2023 was supported by Apple.
Working with The Factory Academy, we developed and designed a bespoke project management course for the creative sector. The course uses methodologies such as PRINCE2 and other global practices to ensure high quality and transferable training. During the six-week blended learning course students learn how to define, develop and deliver a
Working with The Factory Academy, we developed and designed a bespoke project management course for the creative sector. The course uses methodologies such as PRINCE2 and other global practices to ensure high quality and transferable training. During the six-week blended learning course students learn how to define, develop and deliver a Project Initiation Document. Expert tutors cover all the key tools and skills, illustrated with real-life examples by guest speakers from across the creative industries.
Field 19 was founded in 2021 by Jocelyne (Joss) Underwood. Joss is a leader, consultant and project professional whose career spans construction, arts, culture, skills and hospitality. Her experience includes leading social sustainability programmes at Laing O’Rourke, establishing Factory Academy at Factory International, and delivering consultancy projects with organisations including Southbank Centre and Screen Manchester.
She brings experience of working with boards, employers, creative practitioners and communities, alongside the practical understanding gained from building and running businesses. Her work connects people development with organisational ambition: creating a clear direction, involving the right people and putting the structures in place to deliver.
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