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Social Media Volunteer – Delia Derbyshire

Deadline to apply – 10am Tuesday 5th May, apply here

This is intended as a fun development opportunity for someone already skilled with social media and wanting to build a career in digital marketing. Delia Derbyshire are looking for a collaborative, creative and reliable volunteer to help them maintain their online communities and improve reach, engagement and impact.

Commitment: minimum 3 hours per month, maximum is up to you.

You will ideally be based in North West England, near Manchester though most work will be remote, so you can live anywhere in the UK.

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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – CLOUDWATER BREW

Deadline to apply – 9AM Wednesday 22nd April, apply here

This is a key role with the opportunity to extend contract duration primarily supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, as well as support across the wider finance team with transactional processes such as credit card/expense processing, cash book reconciliations and other ad hoc tasks.

Hours: 6-10 hours per week (over one or two shifts)

Working Pattern: Set day, between Monday–Friday

Location: Office-based (non-remote)

Salary: £14.36 – £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Cloudwater Brew Co is a small brewery in Manchester, UK, with a focus on making exciting flavour combinations in modern beer and soda to create relaxing experiences for our customers. We are independently owned and directed by our co-founder Paul Jones and, since the beginning, we have been guided by shared values that define our work.

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Content Producer Apprentice (Level 3) – Fearless Adventures

Deadline not specified – apply here

This 13-month apprenticeship is for someone who’s excited by social media, video content and how digital media actually works behind the scenes.

You’ll support the creation, preparation and delivery of digital media content, from long form recordings and live sessions through to short form social outputs. The role combines creative production with technical media handling, helping ensure content is produced, delivered and monitored reliably across modern platforms.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being hands on with content, is curious about the technical side of media, and wants to learn how creative ideas turn into real, published outputs.

No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

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Relationship Manager, Communities and Engagement

Deadline to apply – Wednesday 22nd April, apply here

Arts Council England is looking for a collaborative and inclusive Relationship Manager, Engagement & Communities, to join their North West team at an exciting time for the region.

You will bring experience of engaging communities from a wide range of backgrounds in culture and creativity, particularly those who may be less likely to take part. You will be confident in advising and supporting creative practitioners and organisations, and passionate about broadening engagement through co-creation, co-production and empowering community voice.

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NextGen community event – Klust x Youth Music

Aged 18-30 and want to know more about music journalism in Wales? The upcoming NextGen Community event in Cardiff offers young creatives industry insight to help further careers in music.

Youth Music have partnered with award-winning Welsh music platform Klust to host an evening of panel discussions, live performances and networking at Paradise Garden, Cardiff. Hear from industry professionals on the importance of music press for artists, routes into music journalism and making use of local music scenes as a creative.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or working behind the scenes, our panel of experts will cover all areas of the ever-changing industry of music journalism.

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Trainee Researcher – Workerbee/Channel 4

Deadline to apply – Monday 27th April, apply here

Being a researcher in the TV industry requires you to watch a lot of TV… reckon you could handle it?!

But it’s not all play and no work, you’re watching with a purpose! To be a great researcher you need to be highly observant, able to spot tiny details and use your creative eye to solve problems.

What you might be doing as a Researcher

  • Conducting thorough research: Assist in gathering information for projects, including fact-checking, sourcing materials, and compiling data for presentations and other production needs.
  • Supporting senior team members: Provide research assistance for various topics and content areas as directed by senior researchers, producers, or writers.
  • Organising research materials: Help to organise and manage research findings.
  • Assist with sourcing media: Help find relevant archival footage, images, audio, or interviews to support the production’s needs.
  • Collaborating with the team: Work closely with other team members to ensure the research aligns with the project’s goals and creative direction.
  • Finding contributors: Helping to find and interview contributors who take part in programmes.
  • Assisting on location: You may be required to help out on a shoot whether in the studio or on location. Travel may be required.  
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Creator Fund – AWAL

Deadline to apply – 22nd April, apply here

Are you a UK-based content creator with ambition and big ideas?

Do you have a unique format concept that will support British music artists?

AWAL & lemontank are searching for the next generation of UK-based cultural curators and music content formats. We are leading an open call for creators ready to supercharge their content and develop their brand.

Up to 3 creators will be hand-picked to join our 5 month programme and have the opportunity to work with AWAL artists to develop skills, make connections and gain insight into how to grow and develop their content business / passion.

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Backstage Presenter at the Youth Music Awards – Youth Music

Deadline to apply – 11:59pm Sunday 3rd of May, apply here

As a backstage presenter, you will be working closely with our video production team and another presenter, you will interview nominees, winners, performers, sponsors, and special guests throughout the event.

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Host the Youth Music Awards – Youth Music

Deadline to apply – 11:59pm Sunday 3rd May, apply here

As a host at the Youth Music Awards, you will be on stage throughout the evening, keeping guests engaged and the energy in the room high while linking between live performances and award categories.

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Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme 2026 – Flourish

Deadline to apply – Midday, Thursday 30th April, apply here

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and shaping the future of Greater Manchester?

Do you want to build your confidence, broaden your civic leadership skills and step into roles where you can influence real change?

This is a hands-on leadership experience designed to build on your insight, skills and confidence to enable you to step into civic and public leadership roles in your community and beyond. It is about discovering or amplifying your voice, building both strategic and peer to peer networks and understanding how systems work so you can influence further.

Leading for Legacy is for diverse people of all genders, from underrepresented and Global Majority backgrounds, living or working in Greater Manchester who are passionate about civic and social leadership.

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Green Opportunities Fund – The Coop Foundation

Deadline to apply – Midday Friday 17th April, apply here.

The Coop Foundation are offering grants of between £50,000-£100,000 to support initiatives across the UK to influence young people aged 14-20 years old to develop green skills and enter into green jobs. The aim of the fund is to influence the behaviour and perceptions of young people from underrepresented backgrounds around green skills and careers.

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Social & Digital Content Lead – Ear to the Ground

The Digital and Social Content Lead is a strategic and creative thinker who drives the development of impactful, insight-led digital and social content for clients across sport and gaming. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, creativity and performance, this role ensures all storytelling is grounded in audience insight, aligned to business objectives and executed with creative effectiveness.

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Junior Instagram Channel Manager – LADbible Group

We’re looking for a highly creative and platform-native Junior Instagram Channel Manager to join the Social Video team, working across Ladbible.

This role will sit within our team of Channel Managers, directly supporting the LADbible Instagram Channel Manager in delivering daily output. It is a fast-paced, execution-focused position with a strong emphasis on Photoshop and reactive visual storytelling.

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Junior TikTok Channel Manager – LADbible Group

We’re looking for a creative, culturally plugged-in Junior TikTok Channel Manager to join the Social Video team, working exclusively across @ladbible on TikTok.

This role will directly support the LADbible TikTok Channel Manager in developing and executing original, repeatable, IP-led formats designed specifically for TikTok. It’s an idea-first, platform-native position focused on format building, cultural reactiveness and confident on-camera presence.

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Volunteer – Parklife Festival

– By volunteering for 8 hours on one day of the festival, you will get free entry to both days of Parklife 2026 with plenty of time to enjoy acts on the day you volunteer.
– This is a great way to meet new people and get experience in the event industry.
– All applicants need to be 18+ and have valid ID
– You will be required to put down a £200 deposit – this will be returned after you have completed your shift the week after the festival.

To apply, click here

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JOIN THE BOARD AT REFORM RADIO

There are three exciting opportunities to join the Reform Radio team in Manchester as our new Trainee Board Chair, or Advisory Board Member.

Deadline to apply: 29/032026

Trainee Board Chair:

As part of our Advisory Board the Trainee Chair will develop their skills in chairing board meetings with our existing Chair and move on to becoming the Advisory Board Chair over the next 12 months. The Chair plays an integral role in supporting the mission, vision and values of Reform Radio. The successful applicant will need to commit to eight Advisory Board evening meetings over 24 months, as well as quarterly meetings to review & organise regular reporting.

For more information and how to apply, please follow this link.

Advisory Board Member:

As a member of the Advisory Board, you help to shape the future of Reform Radio. The Board plays an integral role in supporting the mission, vision and values of Reform Radio. The successful applicant will need to commit to eight Advisory Board evening meetings over 24 months.

For more information and how to apply, please follow this link.

Essential skills, knowledge and qualities required for both roles: 

  • A passion to learn about organisation governance
  • A passion to support Greater Manchester’s creative digital sector
  • Resident of Greater Manchester aged 18-26
  • Has accessed a Reform Radio opportunity in the last 3 years
  • Can commit for 24 months from April 2026 to April 2028

If you’d like to chat about these opportunities, please contact Lewys, Head of Quality Assurance, on lewys@reformradio.co.uk or on 0161 806 0879. The role description and person spec are also available as an audio file, and we’re happy to accept applications in written format, audio or video. 

If you have any access requirements or if you are facing barriers in applying that we can help remove then please get in touch.
Please provide 2 references. We will not contact references unless an offer is made.

Please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14m4H85TIvSeL7cKoR0oyFQFnc8DkITCYTFF9dKa6Xts/edit?usp=sharing

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Songwriter Applications – POP up!

Calling all creatives and songwriters making musical theatre work within the pop music verse – POP up! & Lowry has an opportunity for you!

POP up! is a brand-new event series showcasing North West songwriters and creatives working across pop music in all its forms including musical theatre with pop at its heart. We’re here to spark collaborations, celebrate fresh voices, and champion writers creating bold, emotionally-driven work with full main character energy.

To apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMl_dgkU9Nc49MWNPFOjp18MAckhhHv-Y0Hffo8DOMdzm-pw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107559435656188320400

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Courses & Funding- Kings Trust

Multiple Deadlines

Kings Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Coming up:

Free funding to train or start work
Build confidence with Explore
TeamMaking it in Media
Get Started with Disability Care
LLN Support
Get support to launch your business
Education Mentors
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Casual Technician – Contact Theatre

  • Assist in all areas of technical theatre for activities at Contact, including but not limited to: lighting; sound; audio visual; stage management; other technical effects.
  • Assist in production rigging and construction of settings, scenery, furniture and special effects.
  • Assist in servicing equipment and general maintenance e.g. PAT testing, installation of seating bank.
  • Work closely with Production Technicians and other Casual Technicians as part of a team.
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EARLY CAREER PROMOTER FUND – PRS FOUNDATION

Early Career Promoter Fund recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems.

Grants of up to £3,500 will be available to support a range of activity, including:

  • The booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances
  • Costs associated with those activities (including venue hire, production, artist and/or DJ fees, crew fees, administration and other related costs)
  • Capacity building (including mentoring, coaching, shadowing, workshops, masterclasses, and other skill building and networking opportunities)
  • Other expenditure which helps grantees to programme a diverse range of artists, develop new audiences and build their skills

The fund aims to help emerging promoters to do what they do best – book and promote shows to develop scenes, support artists and DJs and to reach and engage audiences locally, regionally, and nationally, and build sustainable careers in the grassroots music sector. Those receiving support will be able to step up to book and promote talent at a scale beyond their current level, and build their capacity, skills and networks.