Vacancy
Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) is one of the country’s leading outdoor arts companies working on spectacular events across London, the UK and internationally. Based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich for over 45 years, we are offering a paid placement opportunity exclusively to Greenwich residents. We are seeking a driven and keen Production Assistant as part of our building blocks programme to work with our experienced production team to deliver outdoor art productions across September and November 2026.
168 hours/ 24 days paid at London Living Wage (currently £14.80 per hour) between September and November 2026.
- To be over 18 years of age
- To demonstrate a keen interest in production and events
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT and technical support skills.
- Common sense - you will always spot opportunities to simplify and improve processes to drive better results.
- Enthusiasm & commitment.
Please note:
- This role is for Global Majority* candidates only
- You must be a Greenwich resident
*People who identify as Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Latine
Deadline for applications: Friday 21 August 10am
Round 1 interviews will take place online, the week commencing the 24th August.
Round 2 interviews will be held in person at Rothbury Hall, Greenwich SE London. The week commencing the 31st August.
Role Starts: September 2026 with some flexibility around other commitments
Please note this role is for Global Majority* candidates only.
If you have any access requirements, questions or need to use alternative methods of application please do not hesitate to get in touch we are happy to make reasonable adjustments.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals from under-represented communities which include but are not limited to; those with disabilities and learning disabilities, d/Deaf people, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, and those who identify as gender nonconforming.
*People who identify as Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Latine.
The role will be based at our busy making space in East Greenwich and will support the smooth running of events and productions that we produce. You will work closely with the Head of Production and Event & Production Coordinator. You will gain experience of making work at Rothbury Hall, working with Artists and Technicians, delivering EEA productions and all that is involved in putting on a successful outdoor event.
We will introduce you to other industry professionals and support you where possible to secure further employment.
Please tell us why you would like this opportunity and how it could support your future ambitions. Also tell us what experience you have, particularly any other event production work.
You can give us this information any of the following methods:
• Writing a “personal statement” (we would suggest a maximum of one A4 page of a word document)
• Recording your statement in a video (we would suggest 2 minutes)
• Recording your statement as an audio message (we would suggest 2 minutes)
Please also tell us about your previous work experience by:
• Providing a written CV. This can include any previous work experience, education, and voluntary experience that you think is relevant to this role.
Please also complete our equality and diversity monitoring form and return with your application, please note this will not be processed alongside your application but helps us ensure we are reaching as many people as possible.
Send your completed application and equality and diversity form to info@eea.org.uk with ‘Building Blocks - Production Assistant’ in the subject line.
If you have any questions about this role prior to submitting your application, please contact us at info@eea.org.uk.