Workshop Facilitator and Producer

Workshop Facilitator and
Producer Recruitment pack

OVERVIEW

Reports to:

Associate Director

Salary:

Hours:

£28,750 per annum

This is a 35-hour-a-week role worked over a variable
schedule.

This role requires regular weekend work, with expected
working days Thursday to Sunday most weeks. Overtime
is not paid but time off in lieu will be given.

As a company we are engaging with a trial of a 4-day
working week, this will shift regular working days to a 4
day week with no adjustment to offered salary.

This role is based on-site at Little Angel Theatre and Little
Angel Studios. However it does require significant offsite
delivery.

Holiday:

26 days per annum + bank holidays. This is adjusted
during our 4 day week trial.

Fixed term contract:

1 year fixed term

We particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in the arts and
puppetry sector. For further information or to discuss access requirements for your
application contact us at recruitment@littleangeltheatre.com

Please head to our website to see how to apply for the position.
https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/about-us/jobs-and-opportunities/

About Little Angel Theatre

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre
has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this
innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping
tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as an internationally
recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little
Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington and works with its local, diverse community to
break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form

“Although one of London’s smallest theatres, the Little Angel Theatre repeatedly punches above its
weight” – The Offies 2023

CORE DUTIES

The Role

Little Angel Theatre is seeking an experienced workshop facilitator to lead a range of
activities across its commercial portfolio. This role primarily deals with planning and running
workshops for 0-11 year-olds in a variety of different settings, alongside professional
development courses and classes for practitioner looking to grow their skills in puppetry or
work in the TYA sector. The successful candidate would be joining an existing Workshop
Facilitator and Producer, and supported by a variety of freelance staff. This role works closely
alongside the Commercial Sales and Operations Manager to generate income for the theatre
to support its charitable objectives.

What you will do:

Delivery: Create and lead a variety of outputs including: fun and interactive workshops for
children and families, baby & toddler classes, adult learning courses, puppetry walk-abouts,
children's activities, birthday parties, school craft workshops and workshops for university
students.

Enterprise: Develop new products, analyse and improve our systems, help market our
products and develop new workshops for our audiences.

Administration: Handle workshop bookings, write workshop copy, support annual planning
including supporting the on-sale process, budget your workshops and manage freelance staff.

What we’re looking for:

•  Experience working with children in schools or similar settings.
•  Performance experience.
•  Puppetry and/or craft workshop leadership experience.
•  Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
•  A proactive and entrepreneurial spirit.
•  A commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive experiences.
•  Someone with a commitment to working in environmentally responsible ways.

Perks of the job

Industry leading in supporting staff with a flexible work/life approach.

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•  Commitment to training and development.
•  Generous annual leave allowance, including birthday leave.
•  Chance to influence the offering with your own artistic practice.
•  Work as part of a team who are used to working with staff who are both salaried and

freelance.

•  Free places on adult learning courses to develop your skills.
•  Be part of an exciting growing organisation which has shown resilience through the

pandemic.

•  Complimentary tickets for you and your family.
•  Cycle to work scheme.

PERSON
SPECIFICATION

The appropriate candidate will possess the following traits and skills:

Essential:

•  Proven  experience  in  arts  education  as  a  facilitator  /  workshop  leader  working  with

children and families.

•  An interest in performance and fostering creativity with children.
•  Puppetry performance or design skills.
•  Knowledge of working with children in a school setting.
•  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Strong organisational and time management skills.
•  A  good  level  of  computer literacy,  specifically knowledge  of  Microsoft Office (Word

and Excel).

•  An ability to work independently or as part of a team.
•  Adaptable and Flexible to a wide variety of work.
•  Commitment to Little Angel’s mission and values.
•  A reliable, responsible and professional demeanour.

Desirable:

In date first aid qualification.
In date DBS.

•  Commercial knowledge of the arts education sector.
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•  Experience working with children with additional needs.
•  Experience managing freelancers on short contracts.
•  Experience of workshop design and copy writing.
•  Experience in a sales environment.

APPLICATIONS

Little Angel Theatre is an Equal Opportunities and accredited London Living Wage employer.

Please head to our website to see how to apply for the position:

https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/about-us/jobs-and-opportunities/

There you will need to download and complete our Application and Equal Opportunities
forms.

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@littleangeltheatre.com with the
subject line WF26

You can fill in our Equal Opportunities form here:
https://forms.gle/9HvGCmqMvaGtqCuv7

As part of any recruitment process, Little Angel collects and processes personal data relating
to job applicants. Your information will be shared internally on a limited basis only for the
purposes of the recruitment exercise. If your application for employment is unsuccessful,
Little Angel Theatre will hold your data on file for six months after the end of the relevant
recruitment process.

Closing date for applications:

5pm Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews:

Start date:

Week commencing 27th April 2026

We’re ideally looking for a candidate who can make an
immediate start, but we are happy to work around
existing commitments.

For more information about the company please see www.littleangeltheatre.com
Little Angel Theatre is an Equal Opportunities and accredited London Living Wage employer.