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Theatre Practitioner, Odd Arts

  •  North West
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 15, 2025
  •  Chad McGitchie Simpson
  •  jobs@oddarts.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

💡Odd Arts is on the lookout for a passionate Theatre Practitioner to join our Wellbeing Your Way programme. This is your chance to use creativity to support people facing mental health challenges, build confidence, and inspire positive change through theatre.

Job Description

The Theatre Practitioner will play a key role in delivering Odd Arts' Wellbeing Your Way programme.
The programme supports individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges to improve
their wellbeing through creative practice. It delivers a mix of small group and one-to-one sessions, in
both community and prison settings, using drama-based and creative approaches to build
confidence, resilience, and connection. The role combines workshop delivery, project development,
and administration to ensure that participants are empowered, engaged, and supported. Successful
completion of internal training can enable progression to Lead Practitioner, increasing both
responsibility and pay within the organisation.

Job Requirements

Please see full job description and details of how to apply https://oddarts.co.uk/job-openings/ - here

3 days per week

Essential Criteria
Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating creative, drama-based, or participatory
workshops.
Experience of, or strong interest in, working one-to-one and in small group settings.
Ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those
facing barriers, marginalisation, or mental health challenges.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with
participants.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to maintaining safe, inclusive
spaces.
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage administration, coordination,
and project delivery simultaneously.
Ability to remain resilient, reflective, and solution focused when facing setbacks or
challenges.
Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and organisations.

Job Responsibilities

Please see full job description and details of how to apply https://oddarts.co.uk/job-openings/ - here

Lead, plan, co-facilitate, and lead high-quality creative and drama-based workshops with
diverse participant groups.
Deliver a mix of one-to-one sessions and small group workshops, adapting approaches to
meet the specific needs of each participant.
Support the Senior Project Manager: Resettlement to deliver impactful creative projects and
showcases that influence change and raise awareness.
Build positive, supportive, and professional relationships with participants, many of whom
may be navigating complex needs, mental health challenges, or resettlement barriers.
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability when working with participants who may present
challenging behaviour or complex needs.
Contribute to the coordination and administration of the Creative Community Resettlement
programme.
Work collaboratively with a team of staff, freelancers, actors, artists, volunteers, and partner
organisations.

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