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Burnley Mechanics Theatre - Apprenticeship - Creative Venue Technician

Are you passionate about the magic of live performance, whether at a gig, in a club or at the theatre? Are you a school leaver looking to begin your career in stage production, lighting, sound, or video? This is an opportunity to step into the spotlight! We are offering a full-time, 18-month Apprenticeship as a Creative Industries Production Technician, following the Creative Venue Technician Pathway. You will receive on-the-job training whilst completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship, and get the opportunity to work alongside professional touring shows & performance. Deadline: 5th Sept (Oct start)

HOME MCR - Social Media Officer

We are looking for a Social Media Officer to lead on the planning, creation, and delivery of digital content across HOME’s social media channels. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Social Media Officer develops strategies to grow our digital presence, engage new and existing audiences, and support key initiatives through innovative content and data-led decision-making. The deadline for applications is Mon 1 Sep 25, 10:00.

HOME MCR - Digital Content Officer

We are looking for a creative all-rounder to bring HOME’s digital campaigns to life, as part of our Marketing and Communications Team. Working closely with the Social Media Officer and wider Marketing & Communications team, this role supports content planning, production and delivery — helping to grow engagement, build brand awareness and showcase HOME’s work. The deadline for applications is Mon 1 Sep 25, 10:00.

LeftCoast - Artist Commission: Travelling Tea Cabinet

We are looking to commission an artist to work with our Supper Club Ambassadors to design a Travelling Tea Cabinet. We’d like an artist to work with our Supper Club Ambassadors to co-design, and potentially make, a vessel that we can use to move about different spaces, a travelling tea service if you will. We don’t want a huge piece of furniture, it needs to very easy to carry and set up, but in needs to consider the essentials. Visit the website to view the briefing spec. Deadline to apply: Tues 16th September at 5pm

Whitaker Museum - Student Opportunity - Engagement Assistants x 3

We’re looking for three students aged 18+ who are interested in gaining experience in a fast-paced, dynamic Museum and Art Gallery during our upcoming exhibition on fashion and associated programming. You’ll gain experience in a broad range of roles, but each Engagement Assistant will be able to choose the area you’d like to focus on: collections, marketing, and programming/engagement. Start date: w/c 20th October. 1 day per week till April 2026. On site (The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery). £12.21 per hour. Deadline for applications: 12th Sept (4pm).

Hyndburn Council - Hyndburn Culture, Arts & Heritage Grant Programme 2025-26

Hyndburn Council is offering small grants to support a wide range of creative, cultural, heritage and community activities across the borough. The Culture, Arts and Heritage Grant Programme 2025–26 offers funding from £150 to £10,000 for projects that celebrate local identity, build pride in place, and bring communities together. Applications are invited from community groups, charities, artists, schools, businesses, and not-for-profit organisations. Deadline: midday, Monday 1st September 2025.

Chanel 4 in association with SharpFutures - Content Creative Scheme

As part of a fully paid 16-week scheme, trainees will take part in four weeks of bespoke training and a ten-week work placement with one of Channel 4’s creative agency partners in Leeds or Manchester, or Channel 4’s Leeds-based digital content studio, 4Studio. Trainees will also spend one day a week in additional training while on placement. The Content Creatives scheme is open to anybody over the age of 18 currently living in Yorkshire or Greater Manchester, or able to commute. The deadline for applications is Friday 29th August at 5pm.

Escape2Make - E2M Cabaret - Call for Artists

The E2M Cabaret is a stage event taking place on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 in Morecambe. It will be preceded by a week of creative workshops during February half-term (Saturday, 13th February – Saturday, 21st February 2026). We need artists to run creative workshops for 11–18-year-olds, which follow our detailed brief to be fun and creative with a clear outcome. See briefing link for more info. Submit your introduction, workshop description and outline for a 5-session programme by 31st August 2025.

Escape2Make - Part-Time Producer

An opportunity to join Escape2Make's core team and produce exciting creative activities for 11-18s in Lancaster and Morecambe! ContractL Part-Time Employee (PAYE), 2.5 Days per Week (0.5 FTE) with 6 month probation. Annual Salary: £15,600. Start date: Monday 6th October. Working Hours: Monday mornings & Saturday afternoons are essential. The rest of the weekly hours can be arranged with line manager, flexibly. Typical hours 9am-5pm Location: E2M Centre, 56 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH – with some remote working when required. Deadline to apply: Sunday 31st August 2025

Manchester Art Gallery - Lead Artist Facilitator – Worn Youth Project

Manchester Art Gallery is seeking a dynamic Lead Artist Facilitator to co-create a youth-led research project exploring how clothing is worn and experienced by young people in Manchester today. Working with a small group of 13–17-year-olds from the Manchester Supplementary Schools Partnership, you’ll guide a four-stage creative process involving research, documentation, creative presentation, and interpretation. Delivery October to December. Application deadline: 12pm, 26th August 2025

Manchester Art Gallery - Film Maker – Worn Youth Project

Manchester Art Gallery is seeking a Film Maker to collaborate with a youth-led creative research group exploring how clothing is worn and experienced by young people in Manchester today. You’ll document the process and co-create a film that will be featured in the upcoming Worn exhibition (Feb 2026). Working alongside young people (13+), an artist facilitator, researchers, and gallery staff, you’ll help shape and edit a film that captures the creativity, conversations, and outcomes of the project. Project delivery: October to December. Application deadline: 26 August 2025 (noon)

Amazon - Regional Creatives Fund Grants

Amazon is opening new doors to creative careers across the UK with the launch of its Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to charities that help underserved communities pursue their creative ambitions. The fund is available to charities running programmes that support individuals to break into publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and other creative sectors where diversity and fresh perspectives can drive innovation and change. Deadline: 5pm, 31st August 2025

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