Jobs & Opportunities
There are always ways of becoming involved with us, whether this is as a participant or a volunteer, a job or an artist call-out!
Current Opportunities
Production Assistant
We are excited to be recruiting a key member of our team for the delivery of our creative programme. You will be at the centre of our public facing programme ensuring that the nuts and bolts of what happens behind the scenes are all working smoothly. This unique post will support the whole team, assisting with operational and logistical tasks, as well as volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination.
The Production Assistant works across all production elements of the Lancaster Arts programme, supporting the co-ordination and delivery of the public programme in the Peter Scott Gallery, Great Hall, the Nuffield theatre and external spaces, both on the university campus and beyond. The post holder will liaise closely with the whole Lancaster Arts team, in particular, the Creative Producers, Front of House, Communications and Marketing and technical staff with regard to event management, artist support, promotion and the volunteer programme.
Lancaster Arts is a friendly small team, and we are committed to recruiting candidates that reflect the rich diversity of the northwest. We will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria. We hope that the successful applicant will be able to start working with us in February ready for our Spring 2025 season.
This is a fixed term position funded by Arts Council England and currently runs until 31 Mar 2026, with a likely extension to 31 Mar 2027.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact our Operations and Planning Manager at s.mansfield@lancaster.ac.uk
For more details on the role and how to apply, please visit www.lancasterarts.org
Our vacancy management is coordinated by Lancaster University, and you must complete an online application via https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ Please do not send CVs or cover letters to Lancaster Arts.
Further details:
Salary: £23,581 to £25,433 (Part time, indefinite with end date)
Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Participate!
Lancaster Arts hosts commissions all year-round that invite participants to have a direct role in the creation of the work. If this is of interest, please get in touch with us at producers@lancasterarts.org.
Student Opportunities
Lancaster Arts has frequent opportunities for short term placements and internships. One of our marketing placements has written a blog about her experiences here.
Keep and eye on this page for the latest opportunities and how you can get involved.
Volunteering
Lancaster Arts has fantastic opportunities for volunteering. Please visit our Volunteering page. If you can spare a few hours we are always seeking volunteers of all ages to support our arts activity. Get in touch with us at volunteer@lancasterarts.org
