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Discovery & Participation Trainee (FTC)

Jobs

Job Description

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a passionate Discovery & Participation Trainee to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world. 
 

EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
 

To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in a career in creative engagement who is passionate about the performing arts and working with people. The trainee will join the Discovery & Participation team, who work at the heart of the International Festival to open doors, build relationships, and offer meaningful, valued, world-expanding experiences that will be remembered for years to come.

You’ll work across Youth and Community projects, supporting the team to deliver exciting programmes and events while gaining valuable skills and insight into the sector. The role includes close support from the Youth Connections Manager and Community Connections Manager to create a tailored plan that develops your skills, knowledge, and professional confidence.

Opportunities this post will offer

•    Training to develop skills whilst working in a busy, supportive, fun team.
•    Meet people across the Edinburgh International Festival and discover how different roles and departments collaborate to make the Festival happen.
•    The chance to see performances in the Festival from across the globe.
•    Make local and international connections in the industry. 
•    Protecting Vulnerable Groups disclosure scheme membership & child protection training.

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables 
•    Work with the Youth Connections Manager and Community Connections Manager to support Discovery & Participation projects year-round and during the 2026 Festival.
•    Handle research and administration tasks and support with communications with schools and communities.
•    Assist with year-round workshops and projects in schools and community settings and in our Festival home, The Hub. 
•    Assist at Discovery & Participation events during the Festival as needed. 
•    Represent the International Festival’s values in all work.
•    Carry out other reasonable duties as required.
 Learn about our Employee Benefits

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026, 12:00pm

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland. 
Registered charity number SC004694.

Apply now

Grounds person

Reporting to  the  Head Groundsman  the  post  joins a team of Grounds and Maintenance  staff with
responsibility  for the  daily  maintenance  of  the  grounds  of  the  Mount  Kelly  site,  including  outdoor
sports pitches, athletics tracks, facilities and equipment for track and field events, also the general
maintenance of the grounds, grass areas, planted areas, litter clearance and cleaning of facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist with proper care, maintenance and improvement of all sports turf and grassed areas,
gardens, boundaries and boarders (including planting of bulbs, shrubs and bedding plants as
required) throughout the Mount Kelly sites.

•  Maintain pitches to include cutting grass, spiking, daily inspections, divot filling and

maintenance of markings

•

Lay out pitches, which involves measuring out and marking new lines

•  Carry out renovations to pitches by dressing, over seeding and fertilising

•  Provide and maintain garden displays around the sites including ports and hanging baskets.

•  Assist with removal of litter/debris/leaves from hard surface areas of the school

•  Ensure the efficient maintenance and availability of all physical resources, equipment,
materials (particularly machinery), property, structures, surfaces and landscape

•  Be a competent user of relevant machinery including tractor/mower, scrub cutter, strimmer,

hedge cutter

•  Drive vehicles and equipment as required for garden maintenance operations

•  Fully knowledgeable of all relevant Health and Safety regulations

•  Promote and by example ensure safe working practices at all times

•  Possess thorough understanding of regulations relating to chemicals and dangerous

substances

•  Attend training courses as requested

•  Undertake other duties from time to time as requested by the Head Groundsman or Site

Supervisor.

Additional

•  Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and behave
accordingly. Although there is no direct responsibility for children, this role will involve daily
contact with pupils.

Personal Specification

Skills and
Knowledge

Qualifications/
Experience

Other
Requirements

•  Extensive grounds-management experience which must include rugby and

cricket grounds/pitches

•  Knowledge of maintaining grounds to high standards
•  Ability to take direction but also work on own initiative
•  Knowledge/competence in the use of pesticides and other chemicals
•  Extensive grounds-management experience which must include rugby and

cricket grounds/pitches

•  The ability to communicate appropriately with staff/parents

pupils/dignitaries and other visitors

•  Appropriate Health & Safety knowledge and qualifications
•  Experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment
•  Experience of grass cutting and general grounds maintenance
•  Good level of literacy and numeracy
•  Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
•  NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) is desirable
•  Good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT competence
•  Ability to prepare top quality playing surfaces.
•  Able to work to deadlines.
•  Ability to motivate and communicate effectively
•  Satisfactorily meeting the schools employment checks – Disclosure and

Barring Service (DBS) check, references, qualifications and legal entitlement
to work in the UK

The Job Description provides a guide to and general description of the duties and responsibilities of
the  role  and  may  be  amended.  It  is  not  exhaustive  and  the  post  holder  should  be  willing  to
undertake any other related tasks, as may be reasonably required.

The post-holder should be aligned with the School’s values:

COMPASSION
Empathy   Tolerance   Kindness
We treat others with compassion; demonstrating empathy, tolerance and kindness in all that we do

COURAGE
Determination   Resilience   Grit
We  act  with  courage;  demonstrating  determination,  resilience  and  grit  in  the  face  of  both
opportunity and challenge and always striving to learn through life’s journey

HUMILITY
Modesty   Gratitude   Selflessness
We behave with humility; we are modest in our success, grateful for our blessings and selfless in the
way that we share them

RESPECT
Courtesy    Service   Consideration
We value and respect every person equally; always seeking to serve those around us and treating all
with courtesy and consideration

COMMITMENT
Dedication    Loyalty    Endurance
We demonstrate commitment to our School and to those around us, making the most of
opportunities available; we are dedicated, loyal and always endure through to the end

INTEGRITY
Honesty   Decency   Morality
We  value  integrity  above  all;  we  are  honest  with  ourselves  and  others,  conducting  our  lives  with
decency whilst striving for the highest moral standards

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and ...

Grounds person

Reporting to the Grounds Manager the post join the Premises Team with responsibility for the daily
maintenance  of  the  grounds  of  the  Mount  Kelly  site,  including  outdoor  sports  pitches,  athletics
tracks,  facilities  and  equipment  for  track  and  field  events,  also  the  general  maintenance  of  the
grounds, grass areas, planted areas, litter clearance and cleaning of facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist with proper care, maintenance and improvement of all sports turf and grassed areas,
gardens, boundaries and boarders (including planting of bulbs, shrubs and bedding plants as
required) throughout the Mount Kelly sites.

•  Maintain pitches to include cutting grass, spiking, daily inspections, divot filling and

maintenance of markings

•

Lay out pitches, which involves measuring out and marking new lines

•  Carry out renovations to pitches by dressing, over seeding and fertilising

•  Provide and maintain garden displays around the sites including ports and hanging baskets.

•  Assist with removal of litter/debris/leaves from hard surface areas of the school

•  Ensure the efficient maintenance and availability of all physical resources, equipment,
materials (particularly machinery), property, structures, surfaces and landscape

•  Be a competent user of relevant machinery including tractor/mower, scrub cutter, strimmer,

hedge cutter

•  Drive vehicles and equipment as required for garden maintenance operations

•  Fully knowledgeable of all relevant Health and Safety regulations

•  Promote and by example ensure safe working practices at all times

•  Possess thorough understanding of regulations relating to chemicals and dangerous

substances

•  Attend training courses as requested

•  Undertake other duties from time to time as requested by the Grounds Manager

Additional

•  Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and behave
accordingly. Although there is no direct responsibility for children, this role will involve daily
contact with pupils.

Personal Specification

Skills and
Knowledge

•  Understanding of grounds-management including rugby and cricket

grounds/pitches

•  Knowledge of maintaining grounds to high standards or willingness to learn
•  Ability to take direction but also work on own initiative
•  Knowledge/competence in the use of pesticides and other chemicals
•  The ability to communicate appropriately with staff/parents

pupils/dignitaries and other visitors

•  Appropriate Health & Safety knowledge and qualifications
•  Experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment is desirable
•  Good level of literacy and numeracy
•  Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
•  NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) is not

essential but desirable

•  Good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT competence
•  Ability to prepare top quality playing surfaces.
•  Able to work to deadlines.
•  Ability to motivate and communicate effectively
•  Driving licence
•  Satisfactorily meeting the schools employment checks – Disclosure and

Barring Service (DBS) check, references, qualifications and legal entitlement
to work in the UK

Qualifications/
Experience

Other
Requirements

The Job Description provides a guide to and general description of the duties and responsibilities of
the  role  and  may  be  amended.  It  is  not  exhaustive  and  the  post  holder  should  be  willing  to
undertake any other related tasks, as may be reasonably required.

The post-holder should be aligned with the School’s values:

COMPASSION
Empathy   Tolerance   Kindness
We treat others with compassion; demonstrating empathy, tolerance and kindness in all that we do

COURAGE
Determination   Resilience   Grit
We  act  with  courage;  demonstrating  determination,  resilience  and  grit  in  the  face  of  both
opportunity and challenge and always striving to learn through life’s journey

HUMILITY
Modesty   Gratitude   Selflessness
We behave with humility; we are modest in our success, grateful for our blessings and selfless in the
way that we share them

RESPECT
Courtesy    Service   Consideration
We value and respect every person equally; always seeking to serve those around us and treating all
with courtesy and consideration

COMMITMENT
Dedication    Loyalty    Endurance
We demonstrate commitment to our School and to those around us, making the most of
opportunities available; we are dedicated, loyal and always endure through to the end

INTEGRITY
Honesty   Decency   Morality
We  value  integrity  above  all;  we  are  honest  with  ourselves  and  others,  conducting  our  lives  with
decency whilst striving for the highest moral standards

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post-holder will...

Vacancy at Brathay Trust

Reception and Reservations Manager

Salary £ 30000

Ambleside

Details

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you'll lead our friendly reception team to provide a warm, professional welcome to all guests. You'll ensure every visitor’s experience is seamless and positive, while also keeping our reception space engaging, organised, and full of energy.
 

As Reception and Reservations Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving our venue sales income, working strategically to maximise bookings and develop new client relationships. You'll manage external booking platforms, support the full customer journey from enquiry to contract, and collaborate with our wider teams to meet targets and identify new opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your people skills and commercial mindset in a charity that makes a real difference to young lives.

• Proven track record of selling and achieving income targets
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience of the hospitality/events sector
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and to produce quality documents
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients
• Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Numerate, with the ability to analyse financial reports

• Experience of working in a small business or organisation
• Experience of digital solutions to support lead generation/sales
• Experience of Sales/Client management systems
• Experience of managing people

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.

• Educated to graduate level in a relevant discipline.
• HNC/HND in a relevant subject e.g., business studies, events management, marketing, public relations etc. or the equivalent practical experience in a direct sales environment.

Please note: The role will include occasional weekends and evening work.

Click apply below and send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest and how you meet the criteria for the role.

We will review applications and schedule interviews as they are received. The position may be offered as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Benefits

At Brathay, we know everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire and benefit others. This could be you too!
- Health Cash Plan
- 30 days paid annual holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Refer a friend scheme

Notes

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:
For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.

Attached documents

We are looking for  a Stage Supervisor Grade 2A to join the National Theatre's Stages team.  

The Stage Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the Stage Department, leading and coordinating the work of Stage Technicians. This includes supervising staff during get‑ins, fit‑ups, rehearsals, performances, changeovers, get‑outs, and maintenance, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard. From the feasibility stage through to performance, the Stage Supervisor plays an active role in planning and developing production requirements, helping to resolve technical challenges, and overseeing all stage operations in the theatre. They ensure each production is delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed parameters.

The successful candidates will have the following:  

• Extensive stage operational experience in producing theatre and touring.
• Excellent stage craft skills and the ability to work at height using access equipment and PPE such as ladders and work positioning equipment.
• An excellent working knowledge of theatrical flying techniques.
• Proven experience of team supervision with the ability to listen, counsel, give guidance, delegate and deliver informal practical training.
• The ability to draw, read and interpret stage plans and construction drawings using CAD and other software.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

  Download the Job Description here.

Working with us will give you..

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 6th February 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.

Volunteer Company Secretary

Job Description

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ROLE DETAILS:

Hours:

Place of work:

Ropetackle Arts Centre

Commitment:

Approx. 1 day per month, including bimonthly Board meetings

Remuneration:

Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

Start date:

ASAP

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity at Adur’s flagship arts venue, the multi-award winning Ropetackle
Arts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea!

We’re looking for a passionate, dynamic, proactive individual with a keen interest in the arts.

Ropetackle is a registered charity run by a Board of Trustees, a small team of dedicated staff, and a
happy band of 80+ volunteers.

Since opening in 2007, it has become established as one of the leading arts venues in the south of
England, attracting audiences in excess of 40,000 per year, and winning numerous awards including
most recently the 2023 Adur and Worthing Business Award for Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure.

Ropetackle offers a year-round programme of live events and activities, as well as a range of
community projects. From top comics to rock legends, bestselling authors to magical panto,
Ropetackle brings local, national, and international artists to the heart of West Sussex.

Our mission is to engage and enrich the lives of the people of Adur, by delivering a sustainable,
community-led and co-designed, dynamic programme of accessible, relevant, and wide-ranging
creative activities, with top level professional performers and local artists.

Our vision is to make Adur an artistic centre of excellence; one that delivers an eclectic range of
relevant, inspirational, and sustainable creative pathways and performance opportunities for people
of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a voluntary Company Secretary to join our Board of Trustees. This is a

pivotal governance role, supporting the Chair and Trustees to ensure that Ropetackle

operates to the highest standards of compliance and accountability.

The Company Secretary will:

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•  Oversee governance compliance with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
•  Maintain accurate minutes of Board meetings and decisions.
•  Advise Trustees on governance matters and best practice.
•  Ensure statutory filings and reports are submitted on time.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

We are seeking an individual with:

•  An understanding of charity or corporate governance.
•  Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
•  Strong communication skills and sound judgement.
•  A commitment to our mission, vision, and values.

Experience as a Company Secretary or similar is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of this role to:
centremanager@ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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Job reference:000202

Salary:£6,349.20

Department:Health & Safety

Location:Albion House - Sheffield Office

Hours Per Week:10

Closing date:09/02/2026

Job Description

About Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role: Hours: 8am-10am, Mon to Fri (10hrs per week) Location: Albion House, Sheffield

As a member of our Hygiene Team, you will be responsible for cleaning our offices, training room, canteen, toilets, etc. An ideal candidate would have experience in a similar role, an eye for detail, and a positive outlook.

Key duties (Include, but are not limited too):

• Cleaning walls, floors, furniture, and fittings to a high standard by use of manual and electrically powered tools and equipment.

• Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming and emptying all litter containers ensuring all rubbish is stored in the main collection area.

• Maintain and utilise stocks and supplies effectively.

• Reporting all defects of equipment, furniture, and fittings, including electrical appliances.

• Ensuring that areas are properly secured after cleaning work is completed and that any breaches of security are reported.

• Maintaining good relationships with staff, service users and visitors.

• Maintaining safe and hygienic working practice with regard for self and others.

The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)

What we offer:

• Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period

• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory

• Blue light discount card

• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses

• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7

• Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role

• Induction Training for the role

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• Part-Time Female Support Worker: Sheffield S11
• Rate:£12.25 per hour
• Hours:Part Time (20 hours)
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required:Full UK driving licence and access to a car desirable
• Sponsorship:Not available

Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.

Making a difference for those we support includes;

Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Building trust, connection, and independence

Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via Simply Health (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

We interview as we receive applications, so please apply today!

We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.

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