Category: Job Opportunity

Deadline to apply – Wednesday 14th May, link here

1853 Studios are looking for a kind, creative and organised individual to support their upcoming programme of events at 1853 Studios and Gallery. 

Over the next 12 months, they will present a variety of arts events from their new purpose built gallery and event space: Mill 2 Gallery. These will include art exhibitions, workshops, food + art events, an artist residency and a performance project. This role will be vital to producing a successful programme of events for artists and the community alike. 

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To apply for this role, please send an up to date CV, along with a cover letter or video (max 1 page or 2 minute video) explaining your suitability for the role to luca@1853studios.co.uk. 

Deadline to apply – 11pm, Monday 28th April, link here

Are you a graphic designer, photographer or social media content creator?

Youth Music looking for young creatives across the UK to join their NextGen talent roster.

From photographing live events to designing digital assets and creating engaging content for socials, there are lots of paid opportunities for those starting out in their careers.

If you have any of these skills, Youth Music want to hear from you! Send your CV and a brief description of your work to comms@youthmusic.org.uk. 

Applications open September 2025 – link here

What is Change 100?

Change 100 is a flagship programme of paid summer internships, professional development and mentoring. 

Alongside your paid internship, Change 100 provides support and guidance in sharing your disability and identifying and requesting workplace adjustments.

It’s also an opportunity to develop a peer network of fellow Change 100 participants, as well as accessing a wide ranging alumni community.

Download the PDF brochure for candidates

Who is eligible?

To apply to Change 100 you must:

• Consider yourself to have a disability or long-term condition as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
• Be in your penultimate or final year of university level study, or have graduated within the last five years.
• Have the right to work in the UK for a summer.

Still Not Sure If You’re Eligible?

If you’re still unsure if you can apply for our Change 100 internship scheme, you can find further information on eligibility criteria to help you check.

More Info on Eligibility Criteria 

How do I apply?

Applications for Change 100 2025 are now closed. Applications will reopen in September 2025.

Deadline to apply – Sunday 25th May, link here

As an Events & Community Officer you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through a wide range of extra-curricular events and activities. Your expertise will be pivotal in the planning, pre-production, and on-the-day management of events that encompass academic, industry, employability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), student wellbeing, hobbies, and interests. Your contributions will directly influence the vibrancy and inclusivity of campus life.

Click the link above for more information and to apply.

Deadline to apply – 11pm, Sunday 4th May, link here

Nestled among the wild nature of Lowther Deer Park, Kendal Calling plays host to over 250 artists across 12 immersive stages and areas and with a rich history of supporting emerging artists – you could join the bill for this year’s celebrations! Click the link above for more details and to apply

Deadline to apply – Sunday 27th April, link here

Bridges Festival is the Octagon’s first ever festival celebrating Bridges groups for young people and adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.

Octagon are looking for facilitators with experience of delivering workshops with young people and adults with learning disabilities and additional needs or who are neurodivergent. They particularly welcome applications from artists who have learning disabilities and/or are neurodivergent.

Octagon are open to hearing new ideas and suggestions for workshops and are interested in workshops exploring dance and creative writing. The fee for each workshop will be between £75 – £150, depending on the length of the workshop. Each facilitator will deliver a workshop between 1 to 2 hours long.

Click the link above or here to find out more and to apply.

Deadline to apply – Tuesday 6th May, link here

Manchester Craft & Design Centre is seeking a proactive and passionate General Manager to join our small team and lead the Centre into its next chapter. This newly created leadership role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Centre, driving income generation, supporting a community of independent makers, and delivering excellent visitor experience.

Reporting to the Strategic Director (to be appointed), you will manage the Operations Manager, Marketing & Digital Officer, and (pending funding) a Volunteer Coordinator. You will ensure smooth running of the building, oversee studio and caf tenant relationships, and lead on facilities, maintenance, and sustainability planning. You’ll also take a key role in tackling challenges such as anti-social behaviour and promoting a welcoming environment for all.

With a strong commercial mindset, you’ll work with the Director and Finance Manager to meet income and expenditure targets. You’ll lead on hiring out workshop and event space, developing pop-up opportunities, and reporting progress to our Enterprise Board.

The General Manager will also support marketing and volunteer activity and deputise for the Strategic Director as needed. Click the link above or here or more details and to apply.

Deadline to apply – 10am, Monday 19th May, link here

HOME are looking for a full-time Engagement Manager to support the Head of Creative Engagement in the coordination, administration and delivery of an inclusive and accessible multi-disciplinary community engagement programme. The Engagement Manager will manage multiple community projects, programming cultural work within communities, coordinating events and co-creating work with community members that creatively tells their stories, ensuring work is reflective of their local, diverse communities. 

Click the link above or here for more information and to apply.

Deadline to apply – 12pm, Friday 16th May, link here

The Proud Trust are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Worker to join their team. They have a part time role available in Manchester/Greater Manchester. The successful candidates will work with LGBTQ+ young people in a youth group setting, engage in outreach work and manage young people referrals into their group. They will have responsibility for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the youth groups, ensuring they keep LGBTQ+ young people at the heart of everything.

This vacancy is:

• Part time (22.5hrs), with
• Salary: £25,350 – £30,600 per annum (pro rata) plus 5% pension contributions
• Successful applicants will need to be legally allowed to work in the UK, will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and will need to provide references. The Proud Trust wants to draw from the widest possible talent pool and is always keen to receive applications from people from under-represented groups within the LGBT+ youth work, and voluntary sectors. They are especially keen to receive applications from Black people and other People of Colour; minoritised ethnicities; trans and non-binary people; and those who consider themselves to have a disability.

Link here

Peshkar are seeking artists across disciplines under the age of 30 who have an interest in working in a participatory way and an interest in digital practice, although experience in these areas is not essential, this is an opportunity for you to explore, develop, learn and accelerate.

There are no limits to artform, and they are interested in anyone from theatre, dance, music, visual arts, digital arts and beyond. All you need are some big ideas and are looking to develop your practice in participatory and digital environments.

This is a rolling opportunity and prospective candidates are contacted on a roughly quarterly basis.

This opportunity is for artists who would like to explore socially engaged participatory practice, identifying key target groups in the communities of Oldham, Bolton and Blackburn to explore themes and issues that are important to society in 2025/6.

This is a 10 day paid engagement including access to mentoring to develop concepts and ideas, training, support to develop digital content to profile your work across Peshkar’s social channels, time to develop and deliver a participatory piece of work with a target group and the chance to showcase work created at Peshkar’s annual flagship event, the Young Digitals Festival 2026.

The full value of the contract to the artist is £1665.

Peshkar are actively seeking under-represented artists so would particularly welcome applications who possess protected characteristics. We are also actively seeking artists who currently reside in Greater Manchester, Pennine Lancashire or West Yorkshire (Calderdale and Kirklees).

Applications process:

To express your interest in this opportunity, please complete this form https://forms.gle/q8K2UsXWWR9KKUV68

To ask any questions about the brief, please contact steph@peshkar.co.uk

Deadline to apply – Monday 14th April, link here

Factory International are looking to engage a Freelance Local Ambassador, who will support their work connecting with residents in the local neighbourhoods of Deansgate / Castlefield and St John’s.

This paid opportunity is a role that will help to:

• Communicate effectively with residents and organisations in Factory International’s immediate vicinity about the exciting shows, events and opportunities going on during MIF25 and the year-round programme
• Listen to neighbours’ creative ideas, hopes for the area and future relationship with Factory International.

This part-time freelance contract will run from April to mid-August 2025 with flexible working hours. You will need to be available for approximately a half-day per week over this period and have generally good availability during the 18 days of MIF25 (3^rd – 21^st July). The fee will be approximately £2000.

Click the link above or here for more info.

Deadline to apply – Thursday 1st May, link here

Fee: £150 per 8 hour day (£18.75 per h/r). This is a freelance role and you will be responsible for your own taxes.

Location: Haydock Library, St. Helens (Hybrid working available, Flexible hours).

Contract Type: Project-based.

Duration: 16 days over 10 months.

Reporting to: Dr Emily Peasgood and Project Manager Theresa Smith.

Emily Peasgood Studio are seeking an Artist Assistant to support a project that aims to drive meaningful change in accessibility and inclusivity at Haydock Library in St. Helens. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an environment that is accessible to all, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our project. You will support the core team in the redesign of Haydock Library, St. Helens, specifically in designing public engagement materials for co-production workshops in the local community. This project is co-produced through an engagement programme with children, young people, adults and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The design includes the library space, a combined meeting room and sensory space, and a disabled toilet.

This post will provide an opportunity to shadow the team, learn new skills and provide assistance and support throughout the project.

Emily Peasgood Studio is a Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1) who advocates for and enacts inclusion in hiring policy for all available roles. Their recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; reasonable adjustments and access statements are part of our culture. This role is open to people with disabilities.

Deadline to apply – Tuesday 6th May, link here

The Castlefield Gallery & Volunteer Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to support the effective delivery of the charity and organisation’s artistic programme and artist / creative freelance development programmes, including Castlefield Gallery Associates and New Art Spaces; volunteer and placement programmes. Working with other team members, the post-holder plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of both Castlefield Gallery’s front-of-house and back-of-house activities, and in particular driving high-quality visitor and user experiences on-site, off-site and online.

The role demands the post-holder performs wide-ranging administration and coordination duties. The post-holder will work from Castlefield Gallery’s Manchester city centre main premises and at times Castlefield Gallery New Art Spaces in the North West of England. The role is a 4 day a week role and the post-holder will be expected to work 3 of those days between Tuesday and Friday (to be agreed with the successful applicant) and 1 day on Sundays. Some occasional evening work will be expected.

Click here or the link above to find out more and apply.

No deadline specified – link here

Explore exciting opportunities at SBS Audio Visual, whether you’re looking for Freelance, Part-Time, or Full-Time positions, they have the perfect role for you.

Click here to visit their Instagram and the link above to register your interest.