Experience Opportunity

Creative Industry Placements: Somerset House

A 12-month paid career development opportunity for emerging creative professionals ages 18–25.

Creative Industry Placement is a 12-month career development opportunity that provides professional pathways into the creative industries, with a strong focus on supporting underrepresented talent. This placement offers five creative participants ages 18-25 with hands-on experience working in an arts organisation, building insight into how a creative business is run. Roles will range from day-to-day management through to programming and operations.

This placement is designed for those:

  • Who are interested in learning about creative industries and want to forge pathways into the cultural sector.
  • Who want to develop networks, transferable skills, build a dynamic and creative portfolio.
  • Who want to nurture professional skills, creative confidence, and workplace readiness.

Placement runs from April 2026 – April 2027.

How to apply:

  • Complete the application form on their website.
Requirements

Upgrade Yourself Creative Industry Placement is for people aged between 18-25 who identify as belonging to a community that is underrepresented within the cultural sector. For those who are interested in developing entry level skills in a creative organisation. Please do not apply if this does not apply to you.

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