At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering creative activities and support community events.
- Company: Breakthrough, a vibrant programme fostering careers in the Creative Industry.
- Benefits: Paid opportunity with training, valuable experience, and community engagement.
- Other info: Ideal for those facing barriers to accessing creative careers.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in the arts while making a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Passion for the arts and willingness to learn; no prior experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Breakthrough is a 6‑month employability programme designed as a stepping stone to get you workplace experience and essential employment skills. This short placement gives you insight into a future career in the Creative Industry, supporting confidence and professionalism in the workplace, and helping you to break through into a career that matters to you! This placement will sit within the busy and vibrant Take Part team, supporting the delivery of a range of creative activities. You will be working with the support of creative practitioners, arts producers and arts engagement specialists. The role will include some work across our Front of House and Box Office teams, to build background understanding of the skills required to manage some of our events.
Responsibilities:
- Stage 65 weekly drama sessions, shows and sharings – supporting the creative practitioner leading the session, preparing resources and ensuring all young people feel included.
- Community events – supporting team members at fundays, community events and community projects – e.g., involvement in St Thomas’s Christmas tree festival.
- Evaluation of Take Part activities – working with participants to complete surveys, compiling data and gathering photo evidence of activity.
- Planning and delivery of the Under 5’s programme and supporting creative sessions in the room.
- Regular creative sessions – providing set up and welcome for sessions and supporting lead artists. Sessions include Momentum (Theatre Arts for Adults of All Ages), visual arts workshops and Young Ambassadors.
- Youth music events – working front of house and in artist liaison for Youth Band and Jam Nights at Salisbury Arts Centre.
- Registration Administration for Take Part activities.
Training on our box office system and supported shifts with our Box Office Team will also be provided. We aim to break down barriers to accessing creative careers and this is a paid opportunity aimed at people who may face barriers.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We welcome applications from those who face financial barriers to working in the arts, especially those who would be unable to access experience through unpaid placements or volunteering due to the need to earn. We are particularly keen to hear from those in parts of our local community such as Bemerton Heath and The Friary, while encouraging applications from anyone who has experienced these or similar barriers.
Location & Travel: The role will be based at the offices in Salisbury Arts Centre (Bedwin Street Salisbury, SP 1 3 UT) with activities split across the Arts Centre and Salisbury Playhouse (SP 2 7 RA), which are walking distance apart. Any activity in community settings will be within walking distance of our venues, or a travel plan including travel expenses will be put in place to support your attendance. Working from home is not possible in this role due to the public‑facing nature of much of the work.
Breakthrough – Creative Learning and Take Part Events Assistant, Salisbury employer: Artswork Limited
Artswork Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture in the heart of Bexhill-on-Sea, where creativity and community engagement thrive. Employees benefit from meaningful networking opportunities with local cultural organisations, professional development through hands-on experience, and a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Join us to make a tangible impact in the community while growing your skills in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
