The Philharmonia is proud to launch the first orchestral Arts Management Training Scheme, which is open to everyone and has a No CV application process.
This two-year, full-time Training Scheme offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into the operations and functions of a renowned symphony orchestra.
Delivered across four key front-facing departments: Concerts, Marketing & Communications, Learning & Engagement and Development. Trainees complete four six-month rotations, each designed to build core skills, confidence, and knowledge of arts management in the four areas of orchestral operations.
This is a hands-on, structured training programme, ideal for early-career professionals, recent graduates seeking a career in the arts and cultural sector, or those with experience who wish to refocus and shift career.
Programme Features
This is a fully paid training scheme, with a starting salary of £25,500, in line with London Living Wage.
Trinity Laban is striving to achieve excellence beyond tradition, creating a home for performing artists in which boundaries are pushed, collaborations are key, and artistic pioneers are made. We are a world-leading home for students from non-traditional backgrounds with a programme of activity that reaches out to all sections of society, centring the performing arts as a force for cultural and social progress.
We are offering an excellent training opportunity to gain experience in the teaching of contemporary dance technique and gain knowledge and understanding of the demands of working within a higher education context and training students to professional level. The Intern is expected to support the training provision on the dance programmes, assuming responsibility for teaching classes in the event of staff absence. Mentoring and feedback will be provided on your teaching as well as access to internal staff development opportunities.
Additionally, the Intern will support the programmes and contribute to other programme-related activities through practical, technical and administrative support for assessments, performances, student induction, programme marketing and recruitment. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Make writing exciting! Join our expert team and learn how to deliver inspirational creative writing projects that help young people discover the magic of writing.
Ministry of Stories are on the hunt for four early career Writing Facilitators to join a 12-month paid trainee programme, offering a structured year of training and mentoring to help you inspire the next generation of young writers.
Taking place over three school terms you will have the opportunity to support lead Writing Facilitators in a range of school and community lab settings, lead an activity or session with support, and gain practical skills in planning and evaluating learning projects. There is also the potential to lead a project independently in the third term, with guidance from a lead Writing Facilitator.
This programme is designed to support early career professionals working in any writing form (poetry, prose, comedy writing, playwriting et). We particularly welcome applications from:
Are you looking for a practical route into the creative industries? Would you like to learn directly from experienced professionals in a working environment? Do you want to develop useful skills, kick-start or change the direction of your career and gain a nationally-recognised qualification? Then our Technical Apprenticeships may be for you!
We're recruiting for a Technical Theatre Apprentice to join us from September, to work in our busy Production department across lighting, sound and stage. This opportunity provides experience, skills, knowledge and formal training whilst working on a range of professional theatre productions across our three stages and elsewhere.
The Technical Theatre Apprenticeship post suits those who are 18+ and looking for the next step. This role is aimed at a practically-minded, energetic and committed person who is passionate about theatre and live arts.
No previous experience in theatre or live events is necessary for this role, just a passion and interest in theatre.
Technical Apprenticeships at CFT are hands-on, paid, working roles, learning all the skills required of a professional Technician equipping them to enter the industry after the fixed two-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship qualification, whilst working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country.
All previous CFT apprentices have gone on to work professionally across the Performing Arts industry including on tours and in the West End in a variety of roles. Work in the Live Events sector would also be suited to the skills developed in this role.
A unique opportunity to learn! ATG Entertainment's Technical Apprenticeships are a great way to kick-start a technical career within our varied selection of theatres and live entertainment venues across the UK.
Working in one of our regional or London venues, apprentices gain hands on experience straight away, working alongside our in-house technical teams and visiting companies to support our busy performance programme. Our theatres are all receiving houses with an ever-changing variety of productions, so you’re guaranteed to work on an interesting variety of shows and events.
The apprenticeship lasts for two years and includes time with lighting, flys and stage. During that time you’ll work in at least two of our theatres and be challenged to develop your skills and take on a wide range of tasks. On completing, apprentices have the skills and experience required to work as a multi-skilled technician.
Applications now open!
The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience, mixing practical and administrative work with college learning underpinning your experiences.
Over the course of the Apprenticeship you will gain professional experience in arts administration, practical workshop delivery, project management and leadership, and will receive on-going mentoring and coaching from the Learning, Education and Participation (LEAP) Team and Chichester College staff. You will predominately support the Children and Young People strand of the LEAP programme.
You will work towards completing a formal apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation, which is celebrated and monitored throughout the role in a portfolio of work, culminating in an End-Point Assessment.
These pathways are tailored for emerging Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Designers, Lighting Designers, Stage Managers, Wardrobe Assistants and Technicians aged 16 to 23 who are in training or recently graduated from Higher Education.
Applications are open for 2025. There is £25 application fee which gives access to preparatory online sessions, offering skill building and group mentorship. Following these sessions you will have the opportunity to apply for a specific role on a production.
If you’re serious about a career in makeup artistry, our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course is the perfect choice.
Led by award-winning makeup designers at CBMA Makeup Academy in London, this intensive, hands-on program covers everything from beauty makeup to special effects (SFX) techniques. You’ll work closely with industry professionals to master the essential skills needed for film, TV, and fashion. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to create a wide range of looks, from classic beauty to intricate special effects, giving you the tools to launch your makeup artistry career.
Join the Events Production team that will assist and launch Creative Youth Network's new venue in Bristol, The Courts. Take part in weekly training sessions to learn from some of the best in festivals, events and production.
What's involved:
No experience is necessary. These roles are designed for those with limited or no event experience.
On successful completion of this course you could progress on to the Creative Media Production and Technology Diploma Level 3 or other UAL Creative Practice Diplomas at Level 3, providing you achieve a merit or distinction grade, and have achieved GCSE 4 at English and maths
Build your knowledge and gain a range of creative and media production skills to kick-start your career in this exciting industry. You will develop a broad range of media skills and gain an understanding of the production processes involved in media products and experience creating them yourself. You will explore media concepts, audiences and practical units including: animation, film and TV, sound, digital graphics, game art and game design.
You will study many practical units including:
