Jobs

We are looking for talented and passionate facilitators, experienced in working with young people in theatre, to run our Theatre31 weekly Youth Theatres in Hoo and Sheppey as well as deliver taster sessions in local schools. We are open-minded about how these roles might work, you may want to run one or both youth theatres, and/or be added to our freelance facilitation pool who we draw on when we are looking for an extra pair of hands to deliver taster sessions/workshops.

We consider each youth theatre to require one to two days’ work per week, to include planning, administration, delivery, and evaluation. Contracts to run the Youth Theatres are offered fixed-term until July 2022.

How to Apply

Find out more about the role and how to apply in our application pack here.

• Please send your CV with a covering letter outlining how you would like the role to work and telling us how your skills and experience makes you an exceptional candidate. Please email your application to: opportunities@icontheatre.org.uk
• Closing date for applications: Monday 24 January, midnight.
• Interviews: week commencing 31 January
• Interview location: The Brook Theatre, Chatham
• To begin: February/March 2022

If you require this pack or the application form in an alternative format, or would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Executive Director, Daniel King, daniel@icontheatre.org.uk.

Icon Theatre believes theatre is for all and promotes diversity and access across its activities. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applicants from different backgrounds.

We are seeking an Administration Assistant to join our team for a fixed term contract until 30 June 2023. This is an opportunity funded by the Cultural Development Fund awarded by Creative Estuary.

Icon is at an exciting time of growth and development, and this role will provide you with the opportunity to work across the departments of a busy theatre company gaining a variety of skills and experience.

You will assist on our major productions and Theatre31 young people’s programme including organising scripts, rehearsals, VIP events, providing administrative support to the directors, and delivering marketing and communications.

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm for theatre and the arts, and a willingness to learn and support Icon Theatre’s vision.

Who can Apply

Due to the criteria of the funding of this position, to be eligible to apply for this role you must be:

• Aged between 18 and 25 at the time of appointment
• Currently residing in one of the following districts of South Essex or North Kent: Basildon, Canterbury, Castle Point, Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Southend, Swale, Thanet or Thurrock
• Not currently in employment in a role within the creative industries
• Not in full-time education or training at the point the work commences

How to Apply

Find out more and download the application pack at creativeestuary.com

To apply please put together the following:

• A written CV listing your education and any paid or voluntary work experience you have
• Either a written covering letter or a video/audio recording telling us why you would be good for this role and how you meet some or all of the criteria outlined above.

Then please email both of these to regen2031@kent.ac.uk by 16 January 2022.

If you need any assistance in putting your application together or would like this advert in a different format please contact the team on the email above.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport funds the Cultural Development Fund which is administered by Arts Council England.

Icon Theatre believes theatre is for all and promotes diversity and access across its activities. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applicants from different backgrounds.