Opportunities

Trigger are looking for an exceptional and reliable Interim Executive Director (Maternity Leave) to join the team in a fixed-term post for 12-months.

This is a key role at Trigger and working closely with the Creative Director & Joint CEO Angie Bual, you will lead our committed and passionate staff team and oversee the company’s programme across a variety of artforms.

This is an exciting time to join Trigger with a bold and ambitious programme of work planned for 2024/25 including The Hatchling at Wakefield’s Year of Culture, the world premiere of Ground at Brighton International Festival and TEABREAK touring UK festivals this summer.

The role is full time and is based in the idyllic location of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset. We offer a generous flexible working policy including ‘Flexi-Friday’s’ and working from home on Mondays, plus an annual training and development programme for all staff.

If you have senior management experience within a creative organisation, are a supportive and empathetic line manager and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

For complete job description please see job pack, linked below.

SALARY: £60,000 per annum

CONTRACT: Full-Time, fixed term contract for 12 months, ideally September 2024 – September 2025.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days holiday per annum + UK bank holidays.

PENSION: 3% employer contribution

WORKING HOURS: Standard 40 hours (including lunch break) per week (usual office hours 9am-5pm). Due to the nature of the role, some evening or weekend work may be required and Trigger offer a TOIL policy.

To apply for the position, please provide a detailed CV and Covering Letter by 9am, Monday 20^th May 2024

For more information, please visit our website: www.triggerstuff.co.uk/join-our-team

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is looking for a Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator to join the team. This person will contribute towards the smooth running of our office, Junior School and touring logistics.

This role offers an interesting and fulfilling opportunity for a highly motivated individual as it offers many opportunities to learn how a touring company works. Ballet Black is a very small and accomplished team, and this job offers the Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator the chance to work across varied tasks. This position is mainly based in our Marylebone office during the day. Suitable candidates will be flexible about hours and working in the evening, weekends or different locations where necessary, should have a strong interest in dance or the arts and be a motivated self-starter. This position requires a high level of physical activity as the Company Assistant is required to move sets, flight cases and suitcases ready to go out on tour.

For a full description of the job role and responsibilities please click here.

Please apply in writing with:

• Your CV including the names and contact details of two referees (they will not be contacted without your permission)
• A letter of application which explains why you are applying for this position and how you meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification.The letter of application should be no longer than two sides of A4.

These should be emailed to General Manager, Isabelle Drummond: gm@balletblack.co.uk with the subject line ‘Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator.’ The CV and letter should be sent as attachments to the email.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 19 May 2024
Interview date: Friday 24 May 2024

We are on the lookout for an Operations Assistant who is compassionate, patient, and practical. We are also seeking individuals who are eager to develop their operational and events coordination skills, and who are proactive in suggesting ideas and initiatives to improve systems or processes. Your creative input and forward-thinking approach will be invaluable in enhancing our community’s experience and addressing emerging needs.

We are looking for individuals with exceptional communication skills and a genuine desire to support others. Given our trauma-informed approach, previous experience working in spaces with vulnerable adults is preferred, or a deep understanding of creating safe and nurturing environments. You will be comfortable working independently, often stationed in the welcome area, where your presence will offer reassurance and support to those who enter our space.

Please read the Recruitment Pack before applying for this role.

Recruitment pack
Application form
Criminal Records disclosure information
Equality & Diversity Policy information

The deadline for submitting applications for this role is 12pm midday on Thursday 9 May 2024.

ABOUT TRIGGER

Trigger are creators and producers of unforgettable live events that interrupt daily life, reimagine public spaces and put audiences at the centre of the action. Trigger’s accessible, inclusive and boundary pushing work is often large scale and outdoors. Our projects are brought to life by a team of cross-disciplinary artists and creatives, often showcasing the creativity of local communities.

ABOUT GROUND

Ground is a performance that explores global inequalities and fosters a deep connection with nature through an earthy and captivating 3-course meal. This immersive dining experience aims to provoke thought, engage audiences, and ignite conversations around crucial themes such as heritage, decolonisation, global food security, indigenous systems, and the impact of biopiracy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Trigger are seeking one front of house assistant to be part of the show. An exciting opportunity to welcome audiences / diners, enhancing their dining experience with information about the menu and around the themes of the show and participating in the show with a small performative role. Applicants must have a base in Brighton or are able to commute locally.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

We are looking for a Production Assistant who is excited about being part of a team that produce outstanding productions and creates a welcoming environment for in-house and visiting creative teams.

We are one of the most ambitious producing houses in the East, we pride ourselves on the high-quality, relevant and inclusive nature of all of our work. We have an ambitious programme of productions and activities with our local community, schools and creative talent in the region. Our goal is to boost creativity in the East of England by providing the people in our region with everyday opportunities to be artistic and innovative.

DARKFIELD create immersive 360-degree audio experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre.
Shows take place in shipping containers with the use of sensory effects and complete darkness to enhance
the experience. Our FOH team works closely with the Technical Managers running the shows and reports to the FOH Manager.
DATES: 1 – 26 August 2024
PAY: £11.45 per hour
SHIFTS: Shifts will be available every day and will be broken up into the blocks below.
You do not have to be available for all the dates – we understand people may only be at the Fringe for set
periods. We welcome everyone to apply but will prefer applicants who can take on a minimum number of 5 x 4.5-hour shifts throughout the Fringe.

Daytime: 11:45-16:15 (4.5 hours)
Mid-afternoon: 16:00 – 18:15 (2.5 hours)
Evening: 18:00-22:45 (4.75 hours)
If you would like to apply to join our team at the Fringe, please fill out the form in the below link.

Responsibilities:
● To be a principal point of welcome to audience members
● To fully understand and comprehend Darkfield Events briefings for each show
● To check audience members are arriving for the right show at the right time
● To provide a welcoming environment to all visitors to the site and to make yourself familiar with the surrounding site
● To uphold the highest standard of customer service
● To assist in ensuring the safety and comfort of members of the public and staff.
● To deal effectively with any customer problems and enquiries
● To actively promote DARKFIELD’s work.
● To assist Technical Managers where needed with show turnarounds and to make sure you communicate well with them.
● Assist the Tech Managers, Site Managers, Assistant Producer or Producer where needed.

Person specification:
● Reliable
● Comfortable working in public-facing roles
● Strong communication skills
● Experience or interest in working in theatre, venue, hospitality or during festivals
● Ability to respectfully and emphatically interact with a diverse range of people

OVERVIEW
DARKFIELD create new innovative work at the forefront of technology and theatre: Immersive experiences in shipping
containers that use binaural 360-degree sound, complete darkness and a variety of sensory effects to situate each audience member at the centre of intense, evolving narratives. Alongside partners around the world, DARKFIELD is touring work in the UK, Australia & New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, South Korea and Mexico and has so far reached over 500,000 audience members worldwide, and counting.
DARKFIELD will be bringing two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, located outside Pleasance Dome and Summerhall. We are looking for Technicians to help support the run.

THE ROLE
Within your shift, you will be operating one of our shows lasting up to 30 minutes in length. You will be using Qlab to run the shows and operate any special effects depending on the show. Previous experience with COGS is also beneficial but not required.  You will also be responsible for the show turnover, resetting the show technically and the set physically ready for the next audience. You may need to brief the FOH on their briefing and you will work closely with them to manage the audience. You will be expected to be able to carry out occasional troubleshooting under the guidance of our Production Manager or with the support of one of our Technical Managers. We’re looking for confident technicians, who are fast learners and self-motivated, and take pride in the work they do.

AVAILABILITY & FEE
Shifts available are in 3-hour blocks, 7 days a week:
15:15 – 18:15
15:30 – 18:30
(Times might change slightly as we finalise our schedule)
We are offering a rate of £45.00 per 3-hour shift.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@darkfield.org
Subject: Darkfield Edinburgh 24 Technical Operator Application

Told by an Idiot are looking for a new, dynamic Assistant Producer to join our team.

Told by an Idiot is a small team with a big output. The Assistant Producer is responsible for supporting all aspects of Told by an Idiot activity, including our Productions, R&Ds and Projects, in collaboration with the Associate Producer, Executive Director and Artistic Director. They will also have particular responsibility for the successful administration and delivery of Taught by an Idiot (Told by an Idiot’s Participation Programme), our workshops, events and online activity.  

It’s an exciting time to join the company, as we approach our upcoming co-production The Cat and the Canary with Chichester Festival Theatre and also have many other tantalising projects on the horizon…

Click here for the job pack, which contains further information about Told by an Idiot, what we do, and the Job Description and Person Specification for the role of Assistant Producer.

Outside Edge Theatre Company are seeking new Trustees who share our passion about changing lives through the power of theatre.

We are looking to broaden our Board’s diversity of thought with creative and strategic thinkers, including the appointment of two new roles: Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board.

We’re particularly interested in the following experience: Fundraising, Charity Finance, Drug & Alcohol services, Participatory arts, Theatre making, EDI and CSR. The most important factor, however, is that you bring energy and commitment to the role and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.

For the full role descriptions and details on how to apply, please find the link Trustee Recruitment Pack below.

Are you…

• passionate about new writing in theatre?
• keen to use your expertise and networks to support theatre and creativity in the East of England and beyond?
• interested in giving your governance experience to a small-scale arts charity?

HighTide is looking for a new Chair of the Board to support the mission of the company.  We will be shortlisting individuals with charity or other governance capability and experience – but previous Chair experience is not necessary. As an East of England-based organisation, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants based in, or meaningfully connected to the region. 

The HighTide Board is currently chaired by Tim Clark (former Senior Partner, Slaughter and May).  Tim is retiring from the Board in November 2024, having served his full two terms.

Each applicant will bring a unique range of skills and experience and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. HighTide is committed to equality, equity and diversity.  We welcome interest from applicants with backgrounds which are historically underrepresented in the arts – such as those who have experienced barriers due to their working-class origins; are from the global majority; or who identify as d/Deaf or disabled. 

We are looking to appoint additional non-executive board members to support us in providing and advocating for deaf access to arts and culture. We welcome both new and experienced applicants. This is a voluntary, unpaid role.

As a deaf-led charity, we are particularly seeking applications from people with lived experience of being deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. We also welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ people.

You must have: 

·         A commitment to the values and principles of the charity, including the promotion of equity and diversity within Stagetext 

·         Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role  

We are looking to appoint new Trustees with the following expertise and experience: 

·         HR 

·         AI and Technology 

·         Fundraising 

·         Advocacy and Engagement 

·         Delivering training or developing training programmes  

 Ideally you will have: 

·         Lived experience of deafness 

·         An appreciation, interest and understanding of arts and culture and deaf access.  

To make an application, please download our application pack below.  

If you have any questions about being a Trustee of Stagetext, contact our CE, Melanie Sharpe, via email melanie@stagetext.org for a chat (please let us know of any speech-to-text, BSL or other access requirements).

Deadline for Applications: 9am Tuesday 30th April, 2024.

Are you interested in using your skills and passion to help one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts companies continue its creative journey?

For over 40 years, Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) has been creating unforgettable events and participatory experiences that have been thrilling audiences, bringing life to public spaces and inspiring and enabling people’s creativity.

We are seeking additional board members with commitment, passion and expertise to help us deliver our ambitious plans for the future.

We already reach more than 1 million people every year, plus a further 20,000 who attend our workshops, and have a national and international reputation for excellent site specific and touring work, community and cultural celebrations and interactive performances in the public realm. We are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), but most of our income comes from a diverse source of wonderful clients and generous funders.

We have a brilliant and dedicated staff team, a big family of artists, creatives, technicians and practitioners, as well as a dynamic, diverse board and a well-managed financial picture.

All we’re missing now… is you!

Ideally you have a strong interest in, or are involved in the creative industries, arts, culture or heritage sector: as an artist, creative worker or a keen audience member. Undoubtedly you passionate about charities and the difference they make to society.

Or perhaps you have something new and different to bring to the table – a unique perspective or background that will encourage us to think in new ways about the way that we work and the work that we make.

At its core, we love working with people who are:

• Passionate about arts, creativity and the power they have to transform lives
• Fun loving, with a sense of adventure to help us on the next, exciting phase of our journey

All candidates who feel able to offer their time, energy and are confident supporting the company at a strategic level are welcome to apply, but we are particularly keen to hear from people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Artistic direction and strategy
• Accountancy and charity finance
• Legal (preferably with some experience of working with charities)
• Education and participation
• HR (preferably with some experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
• Fundraising

If you don’t have expertise in any of these particular areas but do feel that you have something exciting to offer to EEA, please don’t hesitate to apply because we’d love to hear from you.

We only want to work in an organisation that represents the world we live in, the London/Southeast we make art in, and the people we work with. So, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people who are currently underrepresented on charity boards including women, people from the Global Majority and/or refugees, disabled people and young people aged 18-25.

If it’s your first time being a trustee, don’t let that put you off. Training and support will be offered for those who may not have had previous experience of volunteering in this way. Meetings are held quarterly on Zoom, and trustees usually sit on one subcommittee. Travel expenses can be reimbursed and you’ll be supported to take part in our artistic events and activities. For more information on the responsibilities of becoming Trustee of a Charity have a look at The Essential Trustee.

For more information or an informal conversation about whether this is the right opportunity for you, please contact info@eea.org.uk and we’ll put you in touch with Daniel, our CEO.

Come and try us out!

We’ll be holding an open evening via Zoom on Thursday 18^th April 2024, 6pm till 7.30pm where you will have an opportunity to meet the other Trustees, the Management Team and find out a bit more about us and tell us a bit more about you. If you would like to join this session, please RSVP to info@eea.org.uk or if that date doesn’t work for you, get in touch and we’ll find a time that does.

Deadline for applications:

10am, 1st May 2024

How to apply:

Send us a two-minute video introducing yourself, highlighting your skills and why you want to become a Trustee. If a video isn’t quite your style, no problem, we’re happy to accept your CV and a one-page cover letter. All applicants must download and return the equal opportunities monitoring form from our website.

“I joined the EEA board when I was 25 years old, and it was my first time being a Trustee. I’ve been so supported and nurtured that now, I’m the Chair of the board. Forget about big boardrooms or wearing suits, joining the EEA board is like coming into a big supportive sports team or drama ensemble – it’s nurturing and fun, rather than scary or alienating. I’ve done everything from conducting financial reviews to being part of an EEA artwork! The experience is broad and the more you throw yourself into it, the more rewarding it is.”

Dana Segal, Chair, EEA

If you would like to receive this information in a more accessible format, please contact access@eea.org.uk

Are you looking for opportunities to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Are you passionate about creating positive change and empowering individuals through the transformative power of dance? Magpie Dance, the UK’s leading dance charity for people with learning disabilities is seeking exceptional individuals to join our board as Trustees and lead it as Chair to take the charity into an exciting new chapter. 

In 2023, Magpie Dance became a National Portfolio Organisation. This extraordinary recognition from Arts Council England marks a turning point in Magpie Dance’s history and speaks to the legacy of nearly four decades of work and the quality of our governance. We are immensely proud that our small operation based in Bromley achieves so much for our community in London, the South East, and beyond, leveraging over 36 years of experience and expertise to enable people with learning disabilities to reach their full personal, social, and artistic potential through dance. 

“Magpie Dance develops and promotes self-confidence, belief, friendships, healthy minds, healthy attitude, healthy body and the natural star within. The people working for Magpie are amazing and natural wonderful people who care for each person on an individual basis. No matter what your disability they bring happiness through creativity music and dance”. 
                                                                                                                  Magpie Dance parent 

“Magpie Dance helps me to be my best”
            Jack – Magpie Adult dancer 

The Magpie Dance board is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the organisation, working to ensure that it is equipped to enhance the lives of the communities we serve. Our Trustees also act as ambassadors for Magpie Dance, actively promoting our work and leveraging opportunities to advance its mission. We also received direct feedback on governance matters from members of a Shadow Board essential to keeping us in touch with the lived experience of our participants.  

If you would like to play a key role in shaping the exciting future of Magpie Dance and contribute to making positive impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you. 

Representation of our community is central to our way of working, including at the board level. This means that we particularly welcome applications from candidates who: 

• Have lived experience of disability, neurodiversity, or sensory impairment 
• Live, work, or study in Bromley, or have some other connection to the local area 
• Identify as being from the global majority (this includes people of Black African, Black African Caribbean, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany, Irish Traveller, or mixed/multiple heritage) 
• Identify as male or gender non-binary, as they are currently underrepresented on the board 

If you are interested and want to find out more, please join us for an informal board recruitment online webinar with our current Chair Caroline Schreiber and other members of the board. You will find out more about our work and about the role and have the opportunity to ask any questions (anonymously, via a written chat function):