Opportunities

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.

Young Associate – Social Media and Digital Content

The Social Media and Digital Content Young Associate will work in close collaboration with the Marketing and Audiences department to support the department across all social media and video content-related objectives.

Young Associate – Taking Part

The Taking Part Young Associate will join the Taking Part team, they will contribute to the creative delivery of Taking Part projects and productions and engage a wide range of community members, young people and emerging artists in the work of the theatre.

Young Associate – Creators Program

The Creators Program Young Associate will support the work of the Creators Program, a professional development initiative at the Young Vic. They will contribute to the creative delivery of projects, workshops and events for the Genesis Network and early to mid-career artists and producers.

Terms: 3 fixed term contracts, each of 8 month’s duration

 Hours: 10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday, four days a week. Regular weekend and evening work will be required.

 Salary: £14,405 for 8 months (£27,009 pro rata)

Apply by: 10am on Monday 22nd April 2024

Please note we do not accept CVs for this role.

How to Apply

Important: applications are open only to those who live in Lambeth or Southwark who are aged between 18 and 25 years.

To apply, go to the Young Vic website, download and read the job descriptions carefully. Select which of the 3 roles you wish to apply for, then download and complete the application form in full. The application form includes a link to the Monitoring Form for Equal Opportunity. Please complete the Monitoring Form for Equal Opportunity and email your completed application form to recruitment@youngvic.org.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8^th and Thursday 9^th May 2024

Established in 2013, SHD has an adaptive leadership model, run by disabled Co-Director Rosie Heafford and non-disabled Co-Director Claire Summerfield.  We work (inter)nationally with local and regional impact creating joyful, inspirational performances and digital dance films for children and adults. We collaborate with dancers, film makers, animators, musicians and our audiences in a co-creation process that is accessible, welcoming to all bodies and places the audience experience at its centre.   

Our work has been presented in venues/festivals across three continents for e.g.: The Lincoln Centre (NY), Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Sadler’s Wells, Dublin Theatre Festival, Esplanade Theatre (Singapore), Cheers! Festival (Hong Kong) and Ricca Ricca Festival (Japan). In 2016 Rosie was winner of the Arts Foundation Children’s Theatre Shortlist award.  

We are seeking a calm, practical and skilled Technical Stage Manager for The Sticky Dance Summer/Autumn tour. We will be touring to a mixture of theatres, schools, community and SEND settings. 

Dates:  

• 16 – 18 August 2024 Handover Rehearsals 
• 9th September to 8th November 2024 Rehearsals & Touring 

 Fee​:  

Fee £675 per week or £500 per half a week (depending on schedule), plus travel, meal allowance and accommodation when away from home base. Please be aware there will be varying hours with day and evening work. 

Application​:  

Please send a covering letter or video/audio recordings plus a CV outlining why you would be suitable for the post and previous similar experience by 12pm on Friday 19 April 2024. 

Please send your application to admin@secondhanddance.co.uk.  

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 May 2024. 

Technical Stage Manager Responsibilities:  

• Working closely with all members of the creative and technical team to realise the production and tour. 
• Attending rehearsals and production meetings and as required  
• Updating Risk Assessments as necessary and sharing with relevant partners   
• Leading on the fit-up/rig and strike of set, LX, & sound for rehearsals and performances  
• Operating the lighting and sound during rehearsals and performances   
• To undertake driving of set, LX and sound equipment for all dates of the tour (a full, clean driving licence is required) 
• Liaising with venues and their technical teams to ensure the project is presented to the technical standard and quality intended   
• Adhering to the highest health and safety standards   
• Representing the company in a friendly and professional manner at all times  

 Person Specification:  

• Excellent organisational, logistic and communication skills  
• Experience in managing time effectively 
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member 
• Calm, supportive, rational and sensible 
• Being able to work on own initiative  
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends as required 
• Resourceful and innovative 
• Clean Drivers Licence
• Right to work in UK
• Valid passport  

Experience:  

• Proven substantial professional experience of technical theatre specifically: Relighting, ETC Nomad, Qlab and Sound vibration technology 
• Leading on get ins and get outs
• Communicating technical requirements to venues 
• Working with or producing work for children 
• Touring to a variety of venues including theatres, schools, community and SEND settings 
• Van driving 
• Ability and experience in manual handling and working at height 
• Good communicator with experience of working as part of a team 
• Proven ability to take both responsibility and initiative under pressure 

About The Sticky Dance 

Three dancers’ shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences are encouraged to explore freely, choosing how they engage, and turning the rules upside down.  

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children aged 3-5, and autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3-7, and their families.   

It is a durational piece, that is adaptable depending on its audience and setting: 

• For neurotypical audiences aged 3-5 years in venues – 45 capacity Total of 6 entry slots every 15 minutes across 2 hours. First 2 slots offer a more gentle performance. 
• For neurodivergent audiences aged 3-7 years in venues and schools – maximum 8 children plus 10 adults per slot. Total of 2x 50-minute slots across 2 hours (36 people total). 

The Sticky Dance is Co-commissioned by Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance, with support by Stanley Arts. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Second Hand Dance became an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation in 2024. www.secondhanddance.co.uk. 

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As the Interim Chief Executive of Hijinx, you will be at the forefront of championing our vision and mission.

Your leadership will steer the organisation towards achieving remarkable milestones in inclusivity, representation, and professional employment for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals.

Over the past 10 years Hijinx has been on an extraordinary journey of growth and success. Having continued to create and learn through the pandemic, Hijinx has emerged post-Covid as an even more innovative and responsive organisation, building on our successes to thrive.

With our current Chief Executive, Sarah Horner, moving on to new career highlights in May, we have an immediate need to bring in an experienced Chief Executive on an interim basis to ensure continuity and stability during this period of transition, while we undertake an important period of reflection on our longer-term needs and focus in this vital role.

Following an increase in support from Arts Council Wales’ recent Investment Review, the next chapter for Hijinx is ambitious and exciting. Ensuring the delivery of the first phase of our new funding agreement with ACW is a key element of this role, leading the realisation of our strategic business plan through four strategic priorities:

• Increasing access to creativity, training, employment, and spaces
• Growing our reach and amplify our impact, to ensure as many people as possible can engage with the arts, and fulfil their potential
• Building the capacity to deliver our work and our creative potential
• Ensuring our work is sustainable, supportive of current and future generations, and our planet

The Interim Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership with specific emphasis on financial and people management, income generation and all legal and contractual obligations of the company.

The Interim Chief Executive will have the full backing and support of our active and skilled board of trustees, in particular the People and Finance sub-committees, who work closely with the senior executive team to guide our financial, inclusion and people strategies.

As Interim Chief Executive you will:

• Lead and inspire our dedicated team towards achieving organisational aims, including increasing representation on stage and screen for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals, and transforming the sector to work more inclusively.
• Ensure financial stability, and operational excellence across all facets of the organisation.
• Foster and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider arts community to promote and expand Hijinx’s impact.
• Champion the wellbeing of our staff, ensuring a workplace that values individual difference, supports professional growth, and commits to equal opportunities and diversity.

It is important that the Interim Chief Executive is able to lead with confidence through this transitional period and to provide important reassurance and leadership to the senior and wider team.

We’re looking for specific skills in people leadership, finance and change and familiarity with the arts and/or third sector.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven leadership experience in the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors, with a passion for inclusivity and social impact.
• A visionary approach to steering organisations towards growth and innovation.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a talent for fostering collaborations and partnerships.
• A deep commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and the wellbeing of staff and community members.

Contract: Interim role of 6 months in the first instance 

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with some evening and weekend commitments for which time off in lieu is given. 

Based at: To be based in Cardiff with travel across Wales to support our Hubs and occasionally further afield. Flexible/hybrid available with a minimum of two days in the office each week. 

Salary / Benefits: £60,000 per annum (pro-rata for the 6 months fixed term) 

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for 6 months fixed term) 

Start Date: Ideally Early May  

Closing date: 18/04/24

Find out more about the job and how to apply on the Hijinx website.

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):