A paid first step into your creative career. Jumped Up Theatre is recruiting Young Leaders aged 18-25 to join New Creatives, our free programme for young people in Peterborough making original theatre about the environment. Young Leaders are paid participants in New Creatives, not outside staff. Alongside a leadership role, you're part of the group: you'll work with a professional artist, support and mentor a younger group of New Creatives (16-18), and help shape an original piece of theatre from the ground up. No experience needed - full training and mentoring included. We've set the age range at 18-25 for two reasons. Young Leaders mentor a younger group of participants aged 16-18, and being close in age lets them relate to what those participants are going through and build trust as peers, not as distant adult staff. New Creatives also exists to open up the arts to young people who don't always get the chance to break in, so this role is a genuine first step rather than a job for an established facilitator. At a glance: This role is offered on a self-employed basis; you'll handle your own tax and NI. We particularly welcome applicants who've faced barriers to entering the arts or don't often see themselves represented in theatre. Apply in writing, video or audio - details at jumpeduptheatre.com/vacancies. Closes 30 Sept 2026. - No previous professional credits, degree, or facilitation experience needed - Work alongside a professional artist to plan and support weekly workshops and rehearsals You can apply in whatever format works best for you - written form, video, or audio recording. Full details, the job pack and application form are available at jumpeduptheatre.com/vacancies. Applications close at 23:59 on 30th September 2026. Interviews will take place in the first week of October 2026, with questions shared in advance.Job Summary
Job Description
Pay: £13.45/hr (Real Living Wage)
Dates: Late Oct 2026 - Aug 2027
Commitment: 2.5 hrs/week, term time
Location: Peterborough City CentreJob Requirements
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to learn
- A genuine interest in theatre and collaboration
- Able to commit to weekly sessions during term time, from late October 2026 to August 2027
- Full training and ongoing support will be provided throughout the programmeJob Responsibilities
- Contribute your own creative ideas to the development of the work
- Support and mentor a group of younger creatives (New Creatives) as they develop their ideas and help create a new piece of work
- Take part in facilitation training
- Help make sessions welcoming, creative and inclusive
- Gain experience producing and making professional theatreUseful Links
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