Work Experience & Opportunities
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You will be working with the team to support ceramics workshops with a range of different groups. This placement is available Tuesday & Friday throughout the year.
Who will the placement be with?
Eastbourne Studio Pottery
Where will the placement be?
Eastbourne
Apply here
You will be working with us to get the information about what we have to offer to a wider community – including young people. This will focus on social media but will have some other marketing elements. This placement is available throughout the year (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Eastbourne Studio Pottery
Where will the placement be?
Eastbourne
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You will be working across gallery set up, invigilation and support in preparing the space for workshops. We will also be able to help support you to develop your skills in the art areas that interest you. This placement is available until December (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Compass Arts
Where will the placement be?
Eastbourne
Apply here
Gallery support
You will be preparing the gallery for the public, answering questions and supporting sales. This placement is available throughout the year (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Black Shed Gallery
Where will the placement be?
Robertsbridge
Apply here
You will be preparing the exhibition which is part of Arts on Prescription activity for the public, answering questions and helping visitors explore the exhibition. This placement is available from October (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Arts on Prescription
Where will the placement be?
Hastings
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You will be working with the team to support a range of workshops with a range of different groups. This placement is available from October (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Arts on Prescription
Where will the placement be?
Hastings
Apply here
You will be working with the team get the information about Arts on Prescription activity out to the community it serves. This will focus on social media but will have some other marketing elements. This placement is available from October (Days to be agreed to fit around your schedule)
Who will the placement be with?
Arts on Prescription
Where will the placement be?
Hastings & remote
Apply here
Working alongside the Executive Director, taking on marketing and administration tasks to ensure the smooth running of the company, our venue and our projects. Tasks might include research, print distribution, social media content creation and admin. Would suit an organised and self motivated individual interested in telling a story online and ensuring projects are well run. Thursdays term time, starting November
Who will the placement be with?
Spunglass Theatre
Where will the placement be?
Miniplayhouse Hastings/Remote
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Our event volunteers support the events at Mini Playhouse for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents. Volunteers will help with front of house tasks, welcoming visitors, setting out toys and craft activities, serving teas and coffees, restocking snacks and keeping the venue tidy. You will be friendly and good with small children as well as interested in learning about staging live theatre and events. Times available Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays
Who will the placement be with?
Spunglass Theatre
Where will the placement be?
Miniplayhouse Hastings/Remote
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GET INVOLVED
FREE programme for 16-25 year olds with an interest in the arts and a desire to learn new skills. Proudly produced by members of the queer community, it welcomes all as long as you’re an ally.
This programme offers workshops where you’ll learn new skills from LGBTQIA+ experts, which could include TV actors, world-touring dancers, West End stage managers, renowned agents, influencers, and makeup artists (MUAs) and many more. We want to ensure you learn what you want to learn by tailoring the course to your interests and aspirations.
You’ll also work closely with event producer and drag performer PMBC, who will help you put your new skills to the test by eventually hosting an event in your hometown. You could perform live, work behind the scenes, or create an exhibition. We are masters at flexibility and want to cater this experience to you.
We will be running the programme in Hastings, Bexhill, and Eastbourne, likely every 2 or 3 weeks. If you have any access needs or financial worries, we encourage you to register your interest, as we’ll make sure we can make this work for you. In total, you’ll receive 6 workshops, and you would have put on an event in your hometown.
Please register your interest now, and once we have lots of sign-ups, we will get going with the course. Sign up here My new form (typeform.com)
If you have any questions beyond this form, feel free to contact Paige at pmbc@nakedpresents.co.uk.
The course is for adults aged 19+ who do not have a GCSE at grade C or equivalent in Maths and would like to improve their confidence with numbers and everyday maths skills.
Over six workshops the participants will learn how to make and decorate a small set of bowls, plates & cups at Eastbourne Studio Pottery. We teach the basic hand building techniques and introduce throwing on the wheel whilst building their confidence with numeracy.
The everyday maths used in the studio is functional. They will guide everyone through the core topics of addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication as you work with weights, measures, scale, shape, time, fractions and percentages during the making process. Absolutely no previous experience of working with clay is necessary, and the course is run at a very gentle pace!
When: Thursday afternoons from 2.00 to 5.00 starting in January.
Where: Eastbourne Studio Pottery.
Who should apply: Adults aged 19+ who do not have a GCSE at grade C or equivalent in Maths.
Cost: FREE!
For more information or any support, email eastbournestudiopottery@gmail.com or call 07847 166815.
To sign up, fill in this form and return it to eastbournestudiopottery@gmail.com.
What: Nina Grodahl is offering free one-on-one singing lessons to neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and other neurodivergencies. The aim is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore singing, especially for those who may not feel comfortable in a group setting. If one-on-one lessons are not feasible, Nina is also open to running small group sessions or offering 1-1 lessons with a staff member present.
When: start in January, date TBC.
Where: Brighton, location TBC.
Who: young people between 10-30yrs who are neurodivergent.
How to apply: apply using this form, or email talentacc@dlwp.com with any questions.
Rother Voluntary Service are looking for young volunteers to take part in a focus group at the Pelham on Wednesday 4 December, 4-5pm.
It’s a fun, informal chat with volunteers aged 16-19 (those who have volunteered more than once in the past year).
We’ll be asking them about:
- How they got into volunteering
- What they get out of the experience
- Some of the highs and lows of volunteering
- How volunteering could be better promoted to their age group
They will receive £10 incentive (and travel costs up to £5) for taking part.
Are you a young volunteers who would like to take part?
If so, please sign up on this link or just email naomi.robinson@rva.uk.com.
Talent Accelerator (De La Warr Pavilion) recently received funding to set-up creative hubs for young people (14-25) across the Sussex coast, in partnership with Future Creators (Brighton Dome / Brighton Festival). As part of this funding, we are very excited to be recruiting for youth boards across the Sussex coast stretching from Bexhill & Sidley up to Bognor Regis, and a central youth board to represent young people from all of these areas.
What is a youth board? This will be a group of young people (14-25) who help make decisions, plan projects, and advocate for change and better opportunities for young people in Sussex. This project is all about making Sussex a thriving place for young people to live, engage in cultural activities, and find work or opportunities in creative industries/careers.
Who can apply?
- You must be between the ages of 14-25.
- Based in one of the following areas:
- Bexhill & Sidley
- Eastbourne
- Newhaven
- East Brighton (Whitehawk & Marina ward AND/OR students from Longhill High School and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy)
- Littlehampton
- Bognor Regis
What do we ask of central youth board members?
- Meetings will be held every six to eight weeks, and we ask that you attend as many of these as possible (however we are understanding that you may have work, education or other responsibilities outside of this).
- Meetings will typically be online, but we will have occasional in-person meetings where travel will be re-imbursed.
- Bring your whole self to the meetings – we are interested in hearing your honest thoughts about what you think is needed to improve creative opportunities for young people in the area.
- We don’t expect you to have any prior experience, so please apply even if you don’t feel qualified – this project is for everyone!
Why should you join the youth board and what will you get in return?
- Travel costs covered to all meetings, and compensation for your time.
- Training and development opportunities for the youth board (this could be creative workshops, support around writing fundraising bids, learning how to facilitate – whatever you think is needed).
- Make new friends and a network of other creative young people.
Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/e/imQmu6L9uY
An easy-read application form which you can fill in and email to talentacc@dlwp.com is available here: https://www.dlwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Coastal-Catalyst-Central-Youth-Board-Application-Form-Easy-Read-Format.docx
If you require any support filling in this form, or would like to submit your answers in a different format (video/audio), please email talentacc@dlwp.com.
Talent Accelerator (De La Warr Pavilion) and Future Creators (Brighton Dome / Brighton Festival) are working together on the Coastal Catalyst project. The goal of this project is to improve access to creative industries for young people, working across a 100km stretch along the Sussex Coast between Bexhill and Bognor Regis. Read more here.
As part of this project, the Coastal Catalyst team want to support young creatives in putting on an event at Brighton Fringe 2025. We know that finances can be a huge barrier to putting on your own event, which is why we are offering a free registration, marketing support, and career advice to help you in that next step of your creative journey.
If you’d like to know more about Coastal Catalyst, Talent Accelerator or Future Creators, get in touch on talentacc@dlwp.com.
For any access requirements, support in filling in this application form, or to submit your answers via video or voice recording, please contact us on talentacc@dlwp.com.
Criteria:
- Must be a young person or an organisation working with young people between 14-25 years old.
- Must be based in one of the Coastal Catalyst Creative Hub areas:
- Bexhill & Sidley
- Eastbourne
- Newhaven
- East Brighton
- Littlehampton
- Bognor Regis
Offer:
- Free Brighton Fringe registration fee.
- Marketing on the Talent Accelerator and Future Creator platforms.
- Creative career advice with the Talent Accelerator team via phone/video call or in-person if preferred.
Deadline: Monday 3rd February.
Decisions by: Friday 7th February.
WORK EXPERIENCES FOR YRS 12 & 13 AT DLWP
A series of days/evenings to help give you an idea of what it is like to work on the range of exiting events we host here at the De La Warr Pavilion. You would sign up and would be added to the rota depending on what we have booked in the auditorium.
Who will I be working with?
Mat McQuade-Technical Manager
Laura Windrum- Deputy Technical Manager
Where will I be working?
All activity will happen at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-mostly in the main auditorium, but you will also work on events in our other spaces both inside and outside of the building.Skills/attitudes needed:
- Attention to detail.
- Computer literacy.
- Interest in technical equipment and software
- You will need to work to a list of tasks set daily and meet the deadlines set.
To apply please follow the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ZyQeyWUget
One day a week for the whole of the academic year working within our busy communications team helping to get out to the world all the fantastic things we do here at the De La Warr Pavilion. You will be working on a variety of marketing from print media, website updates, organising our You Tube channel to adding to our social media posts.
Who will I be working with?
Cassie Hart-Head of Marketing
Luke Chinery-Marketing Co-ordinator
Where will I be working?
All activity will happen at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, in our office.
Skills/attitudes needed:
- Attention to detail.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft office suite-including spreadsheets)
- Experience of Adobe suite
- Experience of web site construction/updating
- You will need to work to a list of tasks set daily and meet the deadlines set.
To apply please follow the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/VFmftbGjjg
Gain insight into how the live events at DLWP are booked, advertised, advanced, and delivered in this opportunity to work alongside the live programming team for one week. You will be working during the day and during the events which mainly happen in the evening – exact timings will be agreed at the start of the week, but a typical day shift will be from 9am – 5pm and an evening shift will be from 2pm – 10/11pm.
Who will I be working with?
Greg Norrington-Live Programme Assistant
Where will I be working?
Activity will happen at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill
Skills/attitudes needed
- Attention to detail.
- An interest in live programming particularly live music
- Computer literacy including Adobe Suite
- Social Media experience
- Confidence
- Self-motivation
- You will need to work to a list of tasks set daily and meet the deadlines set.
To apply please follow the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/2sm16gXiJ7
One week working on install and de-install of exhibitions with the gallery technical team and supporting the curatorial team with administrative tasks related to the exhibitions.
Who will I be working with?
João Conceição – Assistant Curator
Dan Cope – Gallery Manager
Where will I be working?
All activity will happen at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-work with the gallery technical team will be in the galleries and the curatorial work will be in the office
Skills/Attitudes
- No technical skills are required.
- You will need to be computer literate.
- You will need to work to a list of tasks set daily and meet the deadlines set.
To apply please follow the link below
Ever wondered what is involved in being the director of an arts venue? This unique experience allows you to shadow Stewart Drew for a day to see what his job entails and whether this might be a career path for you. This is a day long placement.
Who will I be working with?
Stewart Drew-Director and Chief Executive
Sara Harris- Executive Assistant
Where will I be working?
Most activity will happen at the De La Warr Pavilion but on some of the dates offered you may have to travel to another organisation for scheduled meetings.
Skills/attitudes needed:
- Confidence-you will be asked your opinion and to share your thoughts during the meetings you attend.
- Self-motivated.
- Interest in Arts and Culture.
- Interest in large scale venue management.
To apply please follow the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/egUYeMU8w0
Read our story about re-designing Work Experiences here
PAID OPPORTUNITIES / EXPENSES COVERED
Future Creators are Hiring: Creative Hub Coordinator
£26,000 per annum (pro rata)
3 days a week (24 hours)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and driving creativity? Join Future Creators as part of the Coastal Catalyst programme. They’re looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Creative Hub Coordinator to lead exciting opportunities in Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and beyond.
In this role, you’ll:
- Facilitate creative opportunities for local young people
- Coordinate impactful events and support community partnerships
- Assist in issuing digital badges to recognise skills and boost career prospects
- Help forge connections between young people, local organizations, and creative industries
- Develop engaging content and share success stories on social platforms
If you’re a collaborative, adaptable team player with a passion for making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you!
Future Creators value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date is: 9am on 10th December 2024
Interview date: 16th December 2024
Frozen Light are a Norwich-based theatre company that create exciting and original multi-sensory theatre for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and they tour the work nationwide. They create theatre you can touch, theatre you can smell, theatre that happens during intimate one to one interactions, theatre that is collective.
Frozen Light are seeking support with their fundraising, and are looking for someone to work remotely sending out emails to around 100 trusts and foundations. This is great experience for someone who is keen to work in arts admin or in fundraising more broadly.
They have already created a template email to be send out, but would need just the sender to slightly adapt a sentence in each email to suit the recipient.
Pay: £15 per hour.
Location: Remote.
Hours: Flexible.
Find out more about Frozen Light and the work they do here.
Email robin@frozenlighttheatre.com to find out more and apply.
The Assistant Facilitator will work closely with the Lead Facilitator to plan, deliver, and support theatre sessions, ensuring a fun, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants.
Sessions take place every Tuesday during term time at The Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven:
4pm – 5.30pm: 8- 12 years old.
5.45pm – 7.45pm: 13- 19 years old.
Pay: 12.50 per hour
Total hours: 8 hours weekly during term time. 4 hours assisting on a Tuesday and 4 hours planning, evaluating, training and admin work to be arranged depending on availability.
This is a freelance role and the candidate will need to be registered as self employed.
Interviews will take place in January 2025. If you are successful to interview stage we may ask you to run a small part of a session to demonstrate your skills.
We are especially interested to hear from candidates who live in Newhaven East Sussex or who have a connection to the area.
Job Requirements:
- Experience of working with young people in a creative or educational setting, ideally in theatre or the performing arts.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire young participants.
- A passion for theatre, youth development, and the creative arts.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to support participants with different needs and abilities.
- Experience or understanding of working with young people with special educational needs (SEN) and the ability to adapt activities to meet their needs
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding practices, SEN and mental health (but not essential as training will be provided).
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead Facilitator in planning and delivering engaging theatre workshops and activities.
- Support young participants in developing theatre skills
- Offer additional support to participants with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring their full participation and inclusion in all activities
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, adhering to the organisation’s safeguarding policies.
- Provide one-on-one assistance to participants who may need extra support to engage fully in activities
- Assist in the preparation and production of youth theatre performances, including rehearsals and backstage support.
- Maintain a positive and energetic atmosphere that fosters creativity, respect, and teamwork.
- Attend planning and evaluation meetings weekly and undertake small admin tasks.
- Undertake training in safeguarding, mental health, SEN and in-house training.
- Provide pastoral support including contacting parent/carers and keeping up to date records.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) , or video or voice note (no more than 3 minutes). Explaining why you feel you would be good for the role and how you match the job requirements.
Please send to: havenyoungcreatives@gmail.com with Assistant Facilitator in subject box.
If you require any more information or would like to chat about the role please get in touch. We are very happy to answer any questions.
Contact name: Bex Milner
Contact email: havenyoungcreatives@gmail.com
APPRENTICESHIPS FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
An apprenticeship can be challenging for any employer to work around, however much you want to help. Kim can help demystify apprenticeships and provide clear pathways to getting the apprentice that will most benefit you business at: kim.byford@dlwp.com
All DLWP apprenticeship opportunities can be found on our Jobs page here
We know first-hand the two-way impact of having an apprentice join your team and we were delighted to appoint our own Talent Accelerator Apprentice Mehrin Miah who joined the team in February. You can find out more about Mehrin on the blog she wrote for DLWP here.
The South East region has a real and current problem with recruiting and retaining high quality venue technical support staff. We have creation a solution with our Creative Venue Production Technician Apprenticeship which we have developed with East Sussex College Group. This innovation puts the technical skill of our existing workforce at the heart of developing the next generation. If we can’t find the tech staff, we need we will grow our own!
Alex has joined the DLWP Tech team as part of this programme, find out more about his role here
Daisy joined the Marketing team here at the De La Warr Pavilion in Autumn 2023. Lack of entry level positions for creative industries is one of the research findings that lead to the funding of Talent Accelerator. Supporting organisations to consider using apprenticeships to fill vacancies has been key to this. The marketing team at DLWP challenged themselves to add a level 4 apprenticeship using nationwide provider Gingernut for the training elements. Daisy works in the marketing team 4 days a week with 1 day a week dedicated to her online learning.
Find out more about Daisy’s role here
ACCREDITATION & DIGITAL BADGING
It is our goal to retain the creative talent in East Sussex, and to empower employers to work with young people to help drive their businesses. To help keep things on track, we’ve developed, along with our partners, an accredited Talent Accelerator pathway. This system sees young people achieve and collect accredited digital badges to motivate learning and ambition and to help them build a purpose driven pathway through the Talent Accelerator programme.
How Digital Badging works: