DE LA WARR PAVILION CHARITABLE TRUST

CAPITAL PROJECT

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Reports to:

             Head of Marketing

Department:

             Communications

Location

De La Warr Pavilion

, Bexhill on Sea

Length of  contract

:          January 2026

–  March 2028  (fixed term)

Salary :

Holidays:

Terms:

Introduction

£ 31,800 pa (pro rata)

14 days over 12 months
Holiday entitlement

 (April  –  March)  + Bank

Part - time,  24  hours per week
availability for
working.

occasional

 requires flexibility
evenings and weekend

and

The De La Warr Pavilion

 is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its story

 to

deliver the  An Icon For Everyone

 (Transforming Heritag

e )  C apital  P roject.

By revealing, valuing and sharing the architectural and social heritage of the

Pavilion we will ensure our place as a vibrant arts and cultural hub for the south

-

east and beyond. Owned, and well used, by local communities we will deliver

transformative exp

eriences that build community, creativity and skills and, in turn,

develop opportunity and growth for our region.

F ind out more here:

https://www.dlwp.com/our

- capital

- project/

The Role

The  De La Warr Pavilion is seeking a flexible, energetic and hard

- working  Capital

Project  Communications  Manager

to  join  our busy  communications team

. This role

will co - ordinate, create

, deliver  and report on

 public facing

c ommunications

specific to the De La Warr Pavilion Capital Project, liaising with our partner

s at

Rother District Council

, Heart of  Sidley  and  external and internal

stakeholders.

 This

post will also be responsible for delivering

 the communications for

 public - facing

Capital Project

fundraising campaigns.

Summary of Post:

Working as a key member of the Communications team, the

Capital Project

Communications  Manager

  wil l manage  and co - ordinate the delivery and

evaluation of

 the c ommunication

plan to support our Capital Project

 and include

updates on progress and timelines.

The role will

 also  market  our  fundraising

campaigns t

o  b uild public awareness, excitement, and support for the

capital

project .

Main Responsibilities

•  T o support the Director of External Relations and Head of Marketing

to

implement a Capital Project communications plan that aligns with DLWP’s
Business Plan 2025

–  28.
•  To co - ordinate  and deliver

 communication campaigns

 to grow, diversify and

engage audiences for DLWP’ s
excitement, and support for the project

.

 Capital Project

, buil ding public awareness,

•  To work with architects Howarth Tompkins on national PR campaigns

pertaining to the Capital Project.

•  To co - ordinate

local and regional PR and

communications in a timely way

between key partners Rother District Council, Heart of Sidley and other

external  a nd internal

stakeholders

•

Liaise with partners at Rother District Council

, Heart of Sidley and

other

funders  to secure approval for communications

•  O versee the evaluation and

 regular  reporting of the Capital Project

to Rother

District  Council.

•  Work  across the  DLWP  F undraising and

 Communications team

s  to  deliver

co - ordinated

fundraising  marketing

campaigns and associated messaging

.

Tasks

•  Manage the Capital Project communications in a timely and strategic way.
•  Co - ordinate the r

espond to any e

x ternal comm unication s, articles, news in

an agile  and strategic  way .

•  Be aware of and respect all
•  B e the point of contact for

C apital  P roject sensitivities and confidentialities

.

C apital  P roject  communications

 internally  at

DLWP (approved by the CEO) and

 externally with partners

 (approved by all

partners)

.

•  Co - ordinate and attend regular internal meetings for co

- ordination of

messaging, taking notes

.

•

•

Liaise with and nurture DLWPs relationship with Rother District Council

(RDC), co - ordinating with them on key communications output.

Liaise with local

stakeholder

 groups and

local  press maintaining good

relationships.

•  T o create  and co - ordinate  engaging
Capital Project communications plan

, thoughtful
, reflect ing  DLWP’s  values  and brand

 content  that  aligns with

the

guidelines.  This includes  web pages, blogs,

 presentations,

 e- mailouts ,

photography and videography

and design

asset s . Content  will  be used on

website,  e- communication, social media and print

 and  will  sit in with the

wider  DLWP  communications

schedule.

•  Ensure all communications
•  PR  -  working  with  DLWP’s  Head of Marketing and Head of Development,

 are  access - friendly  and inclusive.

and

Rother District Council’s Press Office,
 in alignment with
timely coverage

write  press releases

and generate

the  C apital  P roject comms plan and

fundraising
•  Fundraising
Fundraising

 plan.

 -  deliver internal and external communications for

DLWP

Capital Project  marketing campaigns.

•  Evaluation and reporting
the Capital Project

C omms campaign to RDC.

–  deliver the evaluation and monthly reporting of

Knowledge and Skills

•  At least 3 years’ experience in a similar
preferably in the cultural sector.

press and communications role

,

 This is not an entry

- level position .

•  Experience in managing press, including local press

 on similar

large - scale or

cultural/ community

projects .

•  Experience in managing sensitive information and respecting

confidentialities
•  Experience and

.

Knowledge of how  to use  Adobe Creative Suite including

Photoshop, InDesign,
•  Experience in using a
(DLWP uses Spektrix)

PowerPoint,  pdf .

CRM/ database for targeting audiences and reporting

.

•  Experience of creating email campaigns (DLWP uses Dotmailer)
•  Experience in managing a Word Press
•  Knowledge of
insights tool

  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok

- based CMS

s .

.

.

, LinkedIn  and their

•  Knowledge of how to use Google Analytics
•  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Pavilion

.

and its work

.

, its impact, its communities

•  Be a problem solver, be able to work in an agile way and be resourceful with

limited budgets

.

•  Understanding the fundamentals of GDPR and data protection.

Personal Characteristics

 to different audiences

 in a clear and concise way

Is a problem solver and will self

•  Communicates
•  Takes an active interest in culture, Bexhill and the wider region
•  Understands the impact of the Pavilion on its communities
•  Discreet as to the timely release of confidential information
•
- learn to improve skills
•  Brings enthusiasm and energy to the organisation
•  Has a collaborative approach and works well as part of a small team
•
•
•

Is flexible and agile in their approach and a hard worker

Is thorough, with excellent attention to detail

Is super - organised with their own time

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

NOTES

The minimum working week for the post is

24  hours . However, due to the nature of

the work, actual working hours may exceed this total and will involve some evening

and weekend work.

The post is  mainly  based at the Pavilion.

The job description is current at

 October  2025 . It outlines the main duties of the

position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and the organisation

in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as

exclusive or exhaustive. The responsibilities of the p

ostholder may well change from

time to time. Management has the right to vary the responsibilities and duties after

consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Employer contributions to The People’s Pension
•  Free access to Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
•  Discounts in DLWP Café Bar and shop

 + staff lunch at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive

community that reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A

community of staff, residents and audiences where everyone feels valued, where

their contribution

 matters and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective

of their background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that reflect the South East in its

broadest form and we are currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower socio

- economic

communities and those

with a disability.

We welcome applications from the above under

- represented groups.

OUR VALUES

•  We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing and evolving to create

opportunities and inspire creativity.

•  We lead with honour and integrity, honest and open with ourselves and our

communities. We act professionally at all times.

•  We are inclusive accepting of differences and avoid making assumptions. We
actively listen to each other and our communities, treating each other with

respect and empathy.

•  We support each other with kindness, care and compassion to create a

healthy and happy community.

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

Please visit  https://www.dlwp.com/about

- us/   to find out more.

DATA AND INSIGHTS MANAGER

Reports to

Director of External Relations

Department

Organisation-wide

Length of Contract  18 months( fixed term)

Terms:

£40,000 p.a.

       23 days per annum+ Bank Holiday

              entitlement

       Full-time, 40 hours per week

Introduction

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a unique Grade 1-

listed 1930s modernist building – a centre for arts and
culture, on the coast in Bexhill on Sea.

DLWP is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its

story to deliver the An Icon For Everyone (Transforming

Heritage) Capital Project.  By revealing, valuing and

sharing the architectural and social heritage of the

Pavilion we will ensure our place as a vibrant arts and

cultural hub for the south-east and beyond. Owned, and

well used, by local communities we will deliver

transformative experiences that build community,

creativity and skills and, in turn, develop opportunity and
growth for our region.

Find out more here: https://www.dlwp.com/our-capital-
project/

The Role

The De La Warr Pavilion is seeking an experienced

Data and Insights Manager to rationalise and optimise

DLWP's data for the purposes of audience growth and

income generation. The Manager will follow DLWP’s

Data and Insights Strategy (2025) and  implement the

Data and Insights Action Plan (2025) to meet clear
audience development and income- generating goals.

Working towards a overall target of an increase in

revenue by £452,500 over three years (2026/2029),
individual income stream targets include the following:

•

•

•

•

Increase Members and Patrons (including
secondary spend) by 18% by 2027/28

Increase donations over the counter, by phone
and web sales by 20% per year

Increase earned (commercial) income by 5% per
year by 2027/28

Increased Mailing list sign ups by 10% year on
year

The Manager will take the lead on the continued

development of DLWP's engagement with our CRM and

Box Office system Spektrix including rationalising the

database, training, new tools and integrations, share up-

to-date data trends and knowledge, and implement

greater engagement with Audience Finder

segmentation. DLWP uses the Current Data platforms :

Spektrix, website and social media analytics,

transactional platforms including Shopify and Bleep and

audience survey platforms Illuminate, Culture Counts
and Survey Monkey.

The Manager will take the lead on ensuring that DLWP

meets its data requirements for key core and project
funders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Deliver the Data and Insights Action Plan to  grow

audiences, streamline the customer journey,

identify opportunities, grow income and support

organisational goals. These are responding to

targets and KPIs linked to the organisation
business plan (2025-28) and Capital Project.

The plan includes the following tasks:

•

Thorough cleansing of data on DLWP's Spektrix
system.

•  Work with each department to bridge gaps in data

knowledge and skills and optimise data collection.

Working across departments to join up and
streamline data collection.

•  Work across departments to help  devise new

approaches to improve the customer journey, to

grow visitor numbers, subscribers, engagement

and followers across all digital platforms,

including DLWP website, social media platforms
and emails.

•  Work with the Head of Marketing to help shape

marketing strategies that are informed by data

insights and lead on the strategic use of audience

segmentation and profiling in marketing

campaigns. This will include the optimisation of

emails via Dot Digital, focusing on customer

growth, retention and engagement through
targeted and creative content.

•  Work with the Head of Development to grow

income through members and donors utilising

Spektrix functionality, to help meet fundraising
targets

•  Work with the Box Office Manager to maximise

ticketing functionality and online sales

•  Work with the Development Team, Heads of

Programme  and key NLHF-funded Programme

and Evaluation Managers* to ensure that DLWP

meets its data requirements for key funders such

as  Rother District Council, Arts Council England,

National Lottery Heritage Fund, Esmee Fairbairn

Foundation and other key/project funders . *NLHF
funding pending

•

Investigate and integrate Al to support audience

segmentation, personalised communication, and
data-driven strategies.

•  Keep up to date with all data gathering and AI

tools

•  Work with the Executive assistant to create a

system to access data for all our reporting needs

•  Within a small operational budget, identify and

lead on the installation of tools that will make the

customer journey more profitable and the
gathering of data more efficient and sustainable.

•  Arrange training for departments to adopt best

practice for data gathering and management to
embed as part of their day to day operations.

•  Work closely with the Digital R&D Manager (not

currently under contract) to provide data insights

and historical data to best optimise the new

website design and build for audience access and
income generation.

•  Create quarterly reports for our Board of

Trustees, Senior Management Team and other
departments where appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

•  A strategic thinker
•  Expert knowledge and experience of working with

Spektrix

•

The ability to read, analyse and interpret data to
feed into organisational strategy

•  Experience with data analysis and visualisation

tools
•
Familiarity with survey tools as named above
•  Background in a cultural, heritage, or venue-

based organisation, focusing on audience
development and income generation.

•  Proven ability to optimise ticketing systems, CRM

platforms, and online sales to drive audience
engagement and revenue.

•  Awareness and understanding of Al tools and

their potential to improve data analysis, audience
insights, and operational efficiency.

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

to interpret data in an accessible way, both

internally and externally including easy-to-
understand reports and presentations
Forensic attention to detail

•
•  Collaborative and decisive team leader
•  Have a patient and collaborative approach to

working within teams.

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

www.dlwp.com

OUR VISION

To be a flagship centre for the arts and a vibrant cultural

hub for the south-east, owned by our communities and

known for our programme nationally and internationally.

Responding to our world class architecture and living

heritage, to allow greater access to cultural experiences,

and to ensure culture-led regeneration for the region into
the next decade and beyond.

OUR OBJECTIVES

•

To produce, present and promote a high-quality

programme of modern and contemporary work

that responds to the needs and aspirations of
both artists and audiences.

•  Enable artists of every culture and discipline to

create new work or present new experiences of

existing work within an environment committed to
excellence and best professional practice.
•  Work with audiences to engage them with the

Pavilion and our artistic programme, making it
relevant to them as a visitor or participant.
•  Conserve the Pavilion's fabric, its unique Grade I

listed architectural status and to promote it
through public and artistic programmes.
•  Maintain a viable, resilient and sustainable

business model, seeking to diversify income

streams by growing fundraising and commercial
activity.

•  Be a catalyst for the cultural, economic, tourism

and social regeneration of Bexhill and the
surrounding region.

NOTES

The minimum working week for this post is 40 hours per
week and is based at the De La Warr Pavilion.

The job description is current at November 2025. It

outlines the main duties of the position and is designed

for the benefit of both the post holder and the

organisation in understanding the prime functions of the

post. It should not be regarded as exclusive or

exhaustive. The responsibilities of the postholder may

well change from time to time. Management has the

right to vary the responsibilities and duties after
consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Employer contributions to The People's Pension

•

Free access to Employee Assistance
Programme, Health Assured

•  Discounts in DLWP Cafe Bar and shop+ staff

lunch at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building

a diverse and inclusive community that reflects the

diversity of our society as fully as possible. A community

of staff, residents and audiences where everyone feels

valued, where their contribution matters and where they

can reach their full potential, irrespective of their
background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that

reflect the South East in its broadest form and we are

currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower
socio-economic communities and those with a disability.

OUR VALUES

•  We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing

and evolving to create opportunities and inspire
creativity.

•  We lead with honour and integrity, honest and

open with ourselves and our communities. We act
professionally at all times.

•  We are inclusive, accepting of differences and

avoid making assumptions. We actively listen to

each other and our communities, treating each
other with respect and empathy.

•  We support each other with kindness, care and

compassion to create a healthy and happy
community.

DATA AND INSIGHTS MANAGER

Reports to

Director of External Relations

Department

Organisation

- wide

Length of Contract  18 months( fixed term)

Terms:

£40,000 p.a.

23 days per annum+ Bank Holiday entitlement

 Full - time, 40 hours per week

Introduction

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a unique Grade 1
–  a centre for arts and culture, on the coast in Bexhill on Sea.

-  listed 1930s modernist building

 (Transforming Heritage) Capital Project.

DLWP is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its story to deliver the
For Everyone
sharing the architectural and social heritage of the Pavilion we will ensure our place
as a vibrant arts and cultural hub for the south
used, by local communities we will deliver transformative exp
community, creativity and skills and, in turn, develop opportunity and growth for our
region.

- east and beyond. Owned, and well
eriences that build

 By revealing, valuing and

An Icon

Find out more here: https://www.dlwp.com/our

- capital

- project/

The Role

The De La Warr Pavilion is seeking an experienced Data and Insights Manager to
rationalise and optimise DLWP's data for the purposes of audience growth and

income generation. The Manager will follow DLWP’s Data and Insights Strategy
(2025) and  implement t
audience development and income

he Data and Insights Action Plan (2025) to meet clear

­ generating goals.

Working towards a
years  (2026/2029 ),  individual income stream targets include the following:

 target of an increase in revenue by £452,500 over three

overall

•

•

•
•

Increase Members and Patrons (including secondary spend) by 18% by
2027/28
Increase donations over the counter, by phone and web sales by 20% per
year
Increase earned (commercial) income by 5% per year by 2027/28
Increased Mailing list sign ups by 10% year on year

The Manager will take the lead on the continued development of DLWP's
engagement with our CRM and Box Office system Spektrix including rationalising
the database, training, new tools and integrations
and knowledge, and implement greater engagement with Audience Finder
segmentation.  DLWP uses the Current Data platforms : Spektrix, website and social
media analytics, transactional platforms including Shopify and Bleep and audience
survey platforms Illuminate, Culture Counts and Survey Monkey.

, share up - to - date data trends

The Manager will take the lead on ensuring that DLWP meets its data requirements
for key  core  and project funders

.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

•

•
•

•

•

Deliver the Data and Insights Action Plan to  grow audiences, streamline
the customer journey, identify opportunities, grow income and support
organisational goals. These are responding to targets and KPIs linked to
the organisation business plan (2025

- 28)  and Capital Project.

The plan includes the following tasks:
Thorough cleansing of data on DLWP's Spektrix system.
Work with each department to bridge gaps in data knowledge and skills
and optimise data collection. Working across departments to join up and
streamline data collection.
Work across departments
customer journey, to grow visitor numbers, subscribers, engagement and
followers across all digital platforms, including DLWP website, social
media platforms and emails.
Work with the Head of Marketing to help shape marketing strategies that
are informed by data insights and lead on the strategic use of audience
segmentation and profiling in marketing campaigns. This will include the

 to  help  devise new approaches to improve the

-

d, Esmee

 *NLHF funding

optimisation of emails via Dot Digital, focusing on customer growth,
retention and engagement through targeted and creative content.
Work with the Head of Development to grow income through members
and donors utilising Spektrix functionality, to help meet fundraising
targets
Work with the Box Office Manager to maximise ticketing functionality and
online sales
Work with the Development Team, Heads of Programme  and key NLHF
funded Programme and Evaluation Managers* to ensure that DLWP
meets its data requirements for key funders such as  Rother District
Council, Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fun
Fairbairn Foundation and other key/project funders .
pending
Investigate and integrate Al to support audience segmentation,
personalised communication, and data
Keep up to date with all data gathering and AI tools
Work with the Executive assistant to create a system to access data for
all our reporting needs
Within a small operational budget, identify and lead on the installation of
tools that will make the customer journey more profitable and the
gathering of data more efficient and sustainable.
Arrange training for departments to adopt best practice for data
gathering and management to embed as part of their day to day
operations.
Work closely with the Digital R&D Manager (not currently under contract)
to provide data insights and historical data to best optimise the new
website design and build for audience access and income generation.
Create quarterly reports for our Board of Trustees, Senior Management
Team and other departments where appropriate.

- driven strategies.

•

•

•

•

•
•

•

•

•

•

PERSON SPECIFICATION

•
•
•

•
•
•

•

A strategic thinker
Expert knowledge and experience of working with Spektrix
The ability to read, analyse and interpret data to feed into organisational
strategy
Experience with data analysis and visualisation tools
Familiarity with survey tools as named above
Background in a cultural, heritage, or venue
on audience development and income generation.
Proven ability to optimise ticketing systems, CRM platforms, and online
sales to drive audience engagement and revenue.

- based organisation, focusing

•

•

•
•
•

Awareness and understanding of Al tools and their potential to improve
data analysis, audience insights, and operational efficiency.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interpret data in an
accessible way, both internally and externally including easy
understand reports and presentations
Forensic attention to detail
Collaborative and decisive team leader
Have a patient and collaborative approach to working within teams.

- to -

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

www.dlwp.com

OUR VISION

To be a flagship centre for the arts and a vibrant cultural hub for the south
owned by our communities and known for our programme nationally and
internationally. Responding to our world class architecture and living heritage, to
allow greater access
for the region into the next decade and beyond.

 to cultural experiences, and to ensure culture

- east,

- led regeneration

OUR OBJECTIVES

•

•

•

•

•

•

- quality programme of modern

To produce, present and promote a high
and contemporary work that responds to the needs and aspirations of
both artists and audiences.
Enable artists of every culture and discipline to create new work or
present new experiences of existing work within an environment
committed to excellence and best professional practice.
Work with audiences to engage them with the Pavilion and our artistic
programme, making it relevant to them as a visitor or participant.
Conserve the Pavilion's fabric, its unique Grade I listed architectural
status and to promote it through public and artistic programmes.
Maintain a viable, resilient and sustainable business model, seeking to
diversify income streams by growing fundraising and commercial activity.
Be a catalyst for the cultural, economic, tourism and social regeneration
of Bexhill and the surrounding region.

NOTES

The minimum working week for this post is 40 hours per week
De La Warr Pavilion.

 and is based at the

The job description is current at November 2025. It outlines the main duties of the
position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and the organisation
in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as
exclusi ve or exhaustive. The responsibilities of the postholder may well change from
time to time. Management has the right to vary the responsibilities and duties after
consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•
•
•

Employer contributions to The People's Pension
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
Discounts in DLWP Cafe Bar and shop+ staff lunch at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community that reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible. A
community of staff, residents and audiences where everyone feels valued, where
their contribution  matters and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective
of their background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that reflect the South East in its
broadest form and we are currently taking action to improve representation from
Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower socio
- economic
communities and those

with a disability.

OUR VALUES

•

•

•

•

We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing and evolving to create
opportunities and inspire creativity.
We lead with honour and integrity, honest and open with ourselves and
our communities. We act professionally at all times.
We are inclusive, accepting of differences and avoid making assumptions.
We actively listen to each other and our communities, treating each other
with respect and empathy.
We support each other with kindness, care and compassion to create a
healthy and happy community

.

Creative Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Artist Job Description

Job Title: Creative Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Artist

Reports to: Maya Kincaid, Head of Learning and Engagement, De La Warr Pavilion and
Sofe Barker, Creative Sidley Project Manager

Working with: Harper Fairbrass, Emerging Creative Facilitator (ECF)

Location: Sidley, Bexhill, East Sussex. with access to a studio space at Beeching Road
Studios

Please note this project is run by The De La Warr Pavilion but most activity will take
place in the Sidley locality.

Contract: Part-time, freelance – estimated 32 days' work across 8 months.
Commitment to delivering 8 regular monthly sessions with the young people, plus
mentoring, planning + development, trips and events.

Fee: £11,200 (£350 per day) for the duration of the residency (April 2026 – December
2026) this fee of £350 x 32 has been calculated using Artist Union England guidance to
allocate rates of pay.

Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Please submit your application by Tuesday 17th February 2026 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-minute chat about the position before
completing your application, please contact maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

Background

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a centre for arts and culture in an iconic modernist
building by the sea, designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff and opened
in 1935 as the ‘people’s palace for art and culture’. With artists and audiences at its
heart, it produces an innovative and integrated cultural programme that reflects the
world in which we live.

https://www.dlwp.com/about-us/

Responding to Rother District Council’s successful Levelling Up bid (2023) for capital
projects centred around Creativity, Community and Skills at DLWP and a new
Community Hub in Sidley, we wish to transform, through culture, the lives of our region’s
most disadvantaged people. This is underpinned by DLWP’s modernist progressive
origins and organisational values – to be bold and inclusive, working with care and
compassion to creative a healthy and happy community.

https://www.dlwp.com/luf/

Creative Sidley is a 3-year community-led project funded by Esmée Fairbairn
Foundation under Creative, Confident Communities. It is driven by the needs and
aspirations of the Sidley community, an area of Bexhill that is in the top 10% areas of
deprivation in the UK and which has amongst the highest number of under 19-year-olds
in East Sussex heavily impacted by economic and social inequality. Creative Sidley is
centred around young people becoming leaders, designing and implementing a creative
programme with artists and taking ownership of their community’s creative future, in
spaces in Sidley. Consultation with Sidley’s young people tell us that they feel positive
about their future, improving their environment and making Sidley a better place to live.

For more details visit  https://www.dlwp.com/de-la-warr-pavilion-awarded-202000-for-
development-of-creativity-and-skills-for-young-people-in-sidley/

The Creative Sidley Project

Creative Sidley is a youth-led arts initiative and project designed to empower young
people (ages 11-16) in Sidley by providing access to high-quality creative experiences.
The project is part of a broader effort to support cultural regeneration in the area,
offering opportunities for young people to develop their artistic skills, leadership

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

abilities, and confidence. Through this programme, participants will collaborate with
professional artists, engage in creative workshops, and contribute to public events that
celebrate the unique identity of Sidley.

So far, the project has involved:

•  Trips to London, Sidley Christmas Lights on and the White Rock Pantomime
•  Devising and performing a Creative Sidley stage takeover together at Sidley

Festival 2025

•  A half term takeover at Flatland Projects
•  Developing a board game together with the first Residency Artist, Lexy Morvaridi
•  A Graffiti workshop, decorating the hoardings at the Sidley Community Hub

building site

•  Ongoing workshops, social and creative sessions with the Residency Artist and

wider Creative Sidley delivery team

Creative Sidley is run by De La Warr Pavilion in partnership with local organisations and
community groups. The project aims to foster a sense of pride and ownership among
young people, helping them to shape the cultural landscape of their community.

Creative Sidley is delivered in partnership with a range of local organisations, including
Heart of Sidley, The Sara Lee Trust, The Pelham, Earls Mercantile Café, Flatland
Projects, Beeching Road Studios, and 18 Hours Events. These partners provide space,
expertise, and support to ensure the success of the programme, fostering meaningful
connections between young people and their community.

Beeching Road Studios and Flatland Projects are key delivery partners for the Youth-Led
Residency Artist. Connecting the Creative Sidley project within the artistic ecology of
Bexhill and Sidley, supporting the artist  to root the delivery of this project into the
growing creative community which Beeching Road Studios fosters in partnership with
the De La Warr Pavilion and the wider Bexhill Cultural Network. Beeching Road Studios
(where this artist will access a studio) acts as a stepping stone in this project, as it
geographically sits between the De La Warr Pavilion and the creative community of
Sidley. The artist will be invited to connect with networks and opportunities offered to
the studio community, expanding the scope to develop their practice in this locality.

We have been working with the current group of young people since April 2025.We are
now in our second year of the project. This group currently engages a cohort of 10 young
people, and we have regular session attendance of between 3–5 participants per
session. The sessions run with a youth club style format and have an ‘open door ‘policy,
in that young people are welcome to attend when they can. We know that sometimes

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

life means they can’t make a session, this is always okay.  Recruitment of young people
is ongoing and we continue to welcome new members to the group.

About the Role

The Youth-Led Residency Artist will play a key role in leading creative sessions that
provide space for young people in Sidley (ages 11-16) to develop skills, build
confidence, and take ownership of a community arts programme. Through creative
socials, workshops, and public moments, the artist will foster a peer-led approach that
strengthens community engagement. This residency also offers the artist an
opportunity to develop their own socially engaged practice, allowing the creative
process to shape the shared outcomes.

The Youth-Led Residency Artist will also mentor the Emerging Creative Facilitator (18–
25), helping to embed transparent practice in socially engaged arts. This aspect of their
role focuses on creating clear pathways into facilitation, strengthening the local
facilitation workforce, and widening access to non-academic learning routes where
formal provision is limited. This mentoring relationship is intentionally non-hierarchical.
Rather than a student–teacher dynamic, it is a reciprocal space for creative exchange,
reflective practice, and shared professional development between the artist and the
Emerging Creative Facilitator (ECF).

This is a youth-led project. The artist will work with a cohort of 8–12 young people from
Sidley to co-design a programme of creative workshops and events shaped by their
interests and ideas.

The artist will be expected to adapt their skills and experience to support young people
in developing creative confidence and evolving their own practices. While applicants
should have a well-developed artistic practice, this role prioritises facilitation,
responsiveness, and collaboration. The artist’s practice should be flexible and able to
grow in dialogue with the young people throughout the residency.

Artists with an established practice beyond facilitation are encouraged to apply. Your
creative experience will be valued as a resource for broadening the young people’s
horizons and supporting ambition, while all outcomes will be developed collaboratively
rather than driven by the artist’s individual practice alone.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand and challenge your practice through youth-led
collaboration, with the Creative Sidley team offering ongoing support throughout the
process.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

•  Work collaboratively with the Creative Sidley Project team and adhere to

guidance, feedback, and approvals provided by the Project Manager and Head of
Learning to ensure alignment with the project’s overall goals and vision.

•  Actively support the youth-led approach of the project, valuing young people’s

voices, ideas, and leadership throughout all stages of the work.

•  Acknowledge and work sensitively with the neurodiversity present within the
group, respecting the varied backgrounds, lived experiences and needs of the
young people involved. Adapting pacing and communication in response to this
and maintaining ongoing dialogue with the project team around safeguarding
and access needs.

•  Work with young people to co-produce and deliver creative socials, workshops,

and public moments.

•  Use additional working days for planning, exploring practice, getting to know the

landscape of Sidley and reflection to ensure high-quality, place-based
engagement and creative development.

•

Join the Emerging Creative Facilitator at the Creative Sidley studio space in
Beeching Road Studios a minimum of twice a month for planning, mentoring,
preparation and creative development related to the role.

•  Create a collaborative and inclusive space that empowers participants to

explore themes of place, identity, and community.

•  Support peer-led development, enabling young people to establish values and

leadership within the programme.

•  Acknowledge that collaboration moves at the speed of trust and the speed of

young people’s confidence, allowing time and space for relationships to develop.

•  Engage with local artists who have existing relationships with the Sidley

community and Beeching Road Studios.

•  Develop a residency framework that aligns with the theme of "We Are Here"—

exploring collectiveness, context, and identity.

•  Draw from previous successful place-based engagement projects, such as the
HAF (Holiday Activity and Food) projects, to inform programming. The DLWP
team will brief on this historical context.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  Contribute to evaluation processes, ensuring that young people are actively

involved in shaping and reflecting on the impact of the programme.

•  Engage with external evaluation consultants (Henry Mulhall and Valentina Orrù),
including an introductory meeting and interview shortly after appointment, and
responding to reflective prompts within sessions. The evaluation framework is
being developed externally, and the artist will not be expected to design this.

•  Ensure evaluation remains youth-led, building on existing approaches such as
interviews, group reflection, and reflective rituals to support young people in
shaping and developing the programme.

•  Support young people in documenting their experiences and outcomes through

creative and accessible methods.

•  Contribute to project reports and funding applications by providing insights and

reflections on the residency’s impact.

•  Work closely with project partners to implement feedback into ongoing

programme development.

Person Specification

Essential:

•  Commitment to accessibility and inclusive creative practices.

•  Lives in Sussex.

•  Strong understanding of youth-led projects and creative youth work.

•  A strong practice in participatory arts, with experience in youth-led initiatives.

•  Ability to create a supportive and inspiring environment for young people.

•  Commitment to helping grow the confidence of young people.

•  Able to be responsive to different personalities in the room.

•  Commitment to understanding the local landscape of Sidley and how it sits

alongside Bexhill and the wider Rother area.

•  Experience in creative youth projects or youth club/youth group environments

and formatting.

•  Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  Flexible availability (evenings and weekends will be required).

•  A well-developed and engaging artistic practice (across any medium), with the

ability to share skills and inspire creative confidence in participants.

•  Applicants do not need to be experts in all forms of creative making, but should
be excited to experiment, collaborate, and adapt their practice to reflect the
breadth of young people’s interests. These currently include creative writing,
film, games, dance, movement, singing, making, craft, drawing, painting, poetry,
music, theatre, and playful forms such as riddles and patterns.

•  A flexible and adaptive approach, responding to the needs of participants and

the community.

Desirable:

•  Prior engagement with the Sidley community and/ or Beeching Road Studios.

•  Lives in Sidley / Bexhill.

•  Experience in working with SEN/D.

•  Experience in co-designing creative programmes with young people.

•  Experience working with young people to co-produce public creative events.

•  Knowledge of socially engaged and place-based artistic practices.

•  Familiarity with evaluation tools and frameworks for participatory projects.

•  Experience in mentoring or coaching young people in creative fields.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community that reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A community of
staff, artists, residents and audiences where everyone feels valued, where their
contribution matters and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective of their
background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we work with people that reflect the Southeast in its
broadest form, and we are currently taking action to improve representation from Black,
Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and lower socio-economic communities and
those with a disability.

We welcome applications from the above under-represented groups.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

How to Apply

•  To apply for the Youth-Led Residency Artist role, please complete the linked

application form, which includes four questions.

•  We also ask you to submit by email 3-5 examples of your practice in any format
that best conveys your approach to working with community (e.g., images,
videos, audio, written text, web links).

•  Additionally, applicants are asked to create and email to us a 1-minute video of
themselves that introduces your practice and summarises key points from your
application in an engaging and accessible format for young people.

This does not need to be professionally edited or use effects; it is a chance for the young
people to ‘meet’ the candidates and understand their practices.

Your examples of practice and this 1-minute video will be shared with the young people
as part of the shortlisting process.

Please fill out the application form here: Youth-Led Residency Artist application form:
Creative Sidley  – Fill in form

Please send your 3-5 examples of practice and your 1-minute video to
learning@dlwp.com with the Subject Line ‘Your Name –  Youth-Led Residency Artist,
Creative Sidley, supporting documents”

Please submit your application by Tuesday 7th February 2026 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-minute chat about the position before
completing your application, please contact maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

Key dates

First round interviews will be taking place on Thursday 26th February and Friday 27th
February.

For the final interview, young people will be part of the panel which will take place on
Friday 6th March and Tuesday 10th March in Sidley.

Sessions will be starting the week of Monday 16th March 2026, with your first session
being on Wednesday 18th March.

Sessions run twice a month on a Wednesday and Friday, if successful you will be
expected to lead a monthly session alternating between Wednesdays and Fridays,
alongside extra days and events at weekends. We will agree dates together.

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MARKETING ADMIN ASSISTANT

Reports to:

Head of Communications

Department:

Communications

Location

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea

Length of contract:      12 months (fixed term)

Salary:

£23,205

Holidays:

23 days over 12 months + Bank

Holiday entitlement

Terms:

Full-time, 35 hours per week requires

flexibility and availability for occasional

evenings and weekend working.

Introduction

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a unique Grade 1-

listed 1930s modernist building – a centre for arts and

culture, on the coast in Bexhill on Sea.

DLWP is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its

story to deliver the An Icon For Everyone (Transforming

Heritage) Capital Project.  By revealing, valuing and

sharing the architectural and social heritage of the

Pavilion we will ensure our place as a vibrant arts and

cultural hub for the south-east and beyond. Owned, and

well used, by local communities we will deliver

transformative experiences that build community,

creativity and skills and, in turn, develop opportunity and

growth for our region.

Find out more here: https://www.dlwp.com/our-capital-

project/

The Role

The De La Warr Pavilion is seeking a flexible, energetic

and hard-working Marketing Admin Assistant to join our

busy communications team. This role will support in

marketing and communications duties across this multi-

disciplinary arts organisation.

Summary of Post:

The Marketing Admin Assistant will providing

administrative support to the marketing team and

contribute to the marketing and promotion of a diverse

programme encompassing both commercial activity and

community engagement within a multi-disciplinary arts

organisation, always making sure communications are

easy to understand, inclusive, and reflect the

organisation’s look and style.

Tasks

•  Website updates

General website updates making sure the website

is accurate, up-to-date, relevant, accessible and

optimised.

•  Listings/event uploads

Uploading events and listings to dlwp.com and

other third-party listing websites, ensuring sign off

with the relevant department.

•  Content creation

Drafting marketing content across social media,

email, website platforms, digital screens and POS,

following agreed briefs, access requirements and

brand guidelines.

•  Scheduling posts and emails

With direction using our CRM (DLWP uses

Spektrix), digital e-marketing mailout system

(DLWP uses DotDigital) and social media

management platform (DLWP uses Hootsuite)

schedule social media posts and emails.

•  Asset management

File, rename and save files, images, copy, links and

videos.

•  Reporting support

Gather data and compile results into reports.

•  Admin/Support/Research

General campaign and administrative support,

along with data entry, research, contact lists and

taking communication meeting minutes.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

•  Experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft

Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint.

•  Experience and knowledge of Instagram, Facebook,

Twitter, Tik Tok, LinkedIn and their insights tools.

•  Experience and basic knowledge of how to use

Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop,

InDesign, PowerPoint, pdf.

•  Knowledge and understanding of the Pavilion, its

impact, its communities and its work.

Personal Characteristics

•  An interest in building a career in marketing and

communications.

•  Good communicator.

•  Takes an active interest in culture, Bexhill and the

wider region.

•  Is pro-active and will self-learn to improve skills.

•  Brings enthusiasm and energy to the organisation.

•  Has a collaborative approach and works well as

part of a small team.

•  Is organised, flexible and agile in their approach

and a hard worker.

•  Is thorough, with excellent attention to detail.

NOTES

The minimum working week for the post is 35 hours.

However, due to the nature of the work, actual working

hours may exceed this total and will involve some

evening and weekend work. The post is mainly based at

the Pavilion.

The job description is current at January 2026. It

outlines the main duties of the position and is designed

for the benefit of both the post holder and the

organisation in understanding the prime functions of the

post. It should not be regarded as exclusive or

exhaustive. The responsibilities of the postholder may

well change from time to time. Management has the

right to vary the responsibilities and duties after

consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Employer contributions to The People’s Pension

•  Free access to Employee Assistance Programme,

Health Assured

•  Discounts in DLWP Café Bar and shop + staff lunch

at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building

a diverse and inclusive community that reflects the

diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A

community of staff, residents and audiences where

everyone feels valued, where their contribution matters

and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective

of their background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that

reflect the South East in its broadest form and we are

currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower

socio-economic communities and those with a disability.

We welcome applications from the above under-

represented groups.

OUR VALUES

•  We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing

and evolving to create opportunities and inspire

creativity.

•  We lead with honour and integrity, honest and open

with ourselves and our communities. We act

professionally at all times.

•  We are inclusive accepting of differences and avoid

making assumptions. We actively listen to each

other and our communities, treating each other with

respect and empathy.

•  We support each other with kindness, care and

compassion to create a healthy and happy

community.

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

Please visit https://www.dlwp.com/about-us/  to find out

more.

MARKETING  ADMIN  ASSISTANT

Reports to:

             Head of  Communication

s

Department:

             Communications

Location

De La Warr Pavilion

, Bexhill on Sea

Length of  contract

:          12 months  (fixed term)

Salary :

Holidays:

Terms:

Introduction

£23,205

23  days over 12 months

 + Bank Holiday entitlement

Full - time,  35  hours per week
availability for
working.

occasional

 requires flexibility
evenings and weekend

and

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a unique Grade 1
–  a centre for arts and culture, on the coast in Bexhill on Sea.

-  listed 1930s modernist building

 (Transforming Heritage) Capital Project.

DLWP is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its story to deliver the
For Everyone
sharing the architectural and social heritage of the Pavilion we will ensure our place
as a vibrant arts and cultural hub for the south
used, by local communities we will deliver transformative exp
community, creativity and skills and, in turn, develop opportunity and growth for
our region.

- east and beyond. Owned, and well
eriences that build

 By revealing, valuing and

An Icon

Find out more here: https://www.dlwp.com/our

- capital

- project/

The Role

The  De La Warr Pavilion is seeking a flexible, energetic and hard

- working  Marketing

Admin  Assistant

to  join  our busy  communications team

. This role  will  support in

marketing and communication

s  duties  across this multi

- disciplinary arts

organisation.

Summary of Post:

The  Marketing  Admin  Assistant will

providing administrative support to the

marketing

team and  contribute

to the marketing and promotion of a diverse

programme encompassing both commercial activity and community engagement

within a multi

- disciplinary arts organisation

, always  making sure communications

are easy to understand, inclusive, and reflect the organisation’s look and style.

Tasks

•  Website updates

G eneral website updates

 making sure the website is accurate, up

- to - date ,

relevant

, accessible

 and optimised.

•

Listings/ event  uploads

Uploading events

and listings

to dlwp.com and other

third - party  listing

websites , ensuring sign off with the relevant department.

•  Content creation

Drafting  marketing content

 across social media, email,

 website platforms

,

digital screens

 and POS , following agreed briefs

, access requirements

and

brand guidelines.

•  Scheduling

 posts and emails

With direction using

 our  CRM  (DLWP uses Spektrix)

, digital e - marketing

mailout system

(DLWP uses DotDigital) and social

media management

platform  (DLWP uses Hootsuite) schedule social media posts and emails

.

•  Asset management

File, rename and save

files, images, copy, links and videos.

•  Reporting support

Gather data and compil

e results into reports.

•  Admin/ Support /Research
 campaign

General

and administrative

support , along with data entry

,

research,  contact lists and taking communication meeting minutes.

Essential  Knowledge and Skills

•  Experience and b

asic knowledge

 of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook,

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

•  Experience and

knowledge  of Instagram , Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok

, LinkedIn

and their insights tool

s .

•  Experience and

basic k nowledge of how to use Adobe Creative Suite

including Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, pdf.

•  Knowledge and understanding of the Pavilion

, its impact, its communities

and its work

.

Personal Characteristics

.

Is  pro - active  and will self

•  A n  interest in building a career in marketing and communications.
•  Good communicator
•  Takes an active interest in culture, Bexhill and the wider region
•
•  Brings enthusiasm and energy to the organisation
•  Has a collaborative approach and works well as part of a small team
•
Is  organised , flexible and agile in their approach and a hard worker
•

Is thorough, with excellent attention to detail

- learn to improve skills

.

.

.

.

.

.

NOTES

The minimum working week for the post is

35  hours . However, due to the nature of

the work, actual working hours may exceed this total and will involve some evening

and weekend work.

The post is  mainly  based at the Pavilion.

The job description is current at

 January  202 6 . It outlines the main duties of the

position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and the organisation

in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as

exclusive or exhaustive. The responsibilities of the p

ostholder may well change from

time to time. Management has the right to vary the responsibilities and duties after

consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Employer contributions to The People’s Pension
•  Free access to Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
•  Discounts in DLWP Café Bar and shop

 + staff lunch at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive

community that reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A

community of staff, residents and audiences where everyone feels valued, where

their contribution

 matters and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective

of their background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that reflect the South East in its

broadest form and we are currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower socio

- economic

communities and those

with a disability.

We welcome applications from the above under

- represented groups.

OUR VALUES

•  We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing and evolving to create

opportunities and inspire creativity.

•  We lead with honour and integrity, honest and open with ourselves and our

communities. We act professionally at all times.

•  We are inclusive accepting of differences and avoid making assumptions. We
actively listen to each other and our communities, treating each other with

respect and empathy.

•  We support each other with kindness, care and compassion to create a

healthy and happy community.

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

Please visit  https://www.dlwp.com/about

- us/   to find out more.

Creative Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Artist Job

Description

Job Title: Creative Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Artist

Reports to: Maya Kincaid, Head of Learning and

Engagement, De La Warr Pavilion and Sofe Barker,

Creative Sidley Project Manager

Working with: Harper Fairbrass, Emerging Creative

Facilitator (ECF)

Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Location: Sidley, Bexhill, East Sussex. with access to a

studio space at Beeching Road Studios

Please note this project is run by The De La Warr

Pavilion but most activity will take place in the Sidley

locality.

Contract: Part-time, freelance – estimated 32 days'

work across 8 months. Commitment to delivering 8

regular monthly sessions with the young people, plus

mentoring, planning + development, trips and events.

Fee: £11,200 (£350 per day) for the duration of the

residency (April 2026 – December 2026) this fee of £350

x 32 has been calculated using Artist Union England

guidance to allocate rates of pay.

Please submit your application by Tuesday 17th

February 2026 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-

minute chat about the position before completing

your application, please contact

maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Background

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a centre for arts and

culture in an iconic modernist building by the sea,

designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff

and opened in 1935 as the ‘people’s palace for art and

culture’. With artists and audiences at its heart, it

produces an innovative and integrated cultural

programme that reflects the world in which we live.

https://www.dlwp.com/about-us/

Responding to Rother District Council’s successful

Levelling Up bid (2023) for capital projects centred

around Creativity, Community and Skills at DLWP and a

new Community Hub in Sidley, we wish to transform,

through culture, the lives of our region’s most

disadvantaged people. This is underpinned by DLWP’s

modernist progressive origins and organisational values

– to be bold and inclusive, working with care and

compassion to creative a healthy and happy community.

https://www.dlwp.com/luf/

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Creative Sidley is a 3-year community-led project

funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation under Creative,

Confident Communities. It is driven by the needs and

aspirations of the Sidley community, an area of Bexhill

that is in the top 10% areas of deprivation in the UK and

which has amongst the highest number of under 19-

year-olds in East Sussex heavily impacted by economic

and social inequality. Creative Sidley is centred around

young people becoming leaders, designing and

implementing a creative programme with artists and

taking ownership of their community’s creative future, in

spaces in Sidley. Consultation with Sidley’s young

people tell us that they feel positive about their future,

improving their environment and making Sidley a better

place to live.

For more details visit  https://www.dlwp.com/de-la-warr-

pavilion-awarded-202000-for-development-of-creativity-

and-skills-for-young-people-in-sidley/

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

The Creative Sidley Project

Creative Sidley is a youth-led arts initiative and project

designed to empower young people (ages 11-16) in

Sidley by providing access to high-quality creative

experiences. The project is part of a broader effort to

support cultural regeneration in the area, offering

opportunities for young people to develop their artistic

skills, leadership abilities, and confidence. Through this

programme, participants will collaborate with

professional artists, engage in creative workshops, and

contribute to public events that celebrate the unique

identity of Sidley.

So far, the project has involved:

•  Trips to London, Sidley Christmas Lights on and the

White Rock Pantomime

•  Devising and performing a Creative Sidley stage

takeover together at Sidley Festival 2025
•  A half term takeover at Flatland Projects
•  Developing a board game together with the first

Residency Artist, Lexy Morvaridi

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  A Graffiti workshop, decorating the hoardings at the

Sidley Community Hub building site

•  Ongoing workshops, social and creative sessions

with the Residency Artist and wider Creative Sidley

delivery team

Creative Sidley is run by De La Warr Pavilion in

partnership with local organisations and community

groups. The project aims to foster a sense of pride and

ownership among young people, helping them to shape

the cultural landscape of their community.

Creative Sidley is delivered in partnership with a range

of local organisations, including Heart of Sidley, The

Sara Lee Trust, The Pelham, Earls Mercantile Café,

Flatland Projects, Beeching Road Studios, and 18 Hours

Events. These partners provide space, expertise, and

support to ensure the success of the programme,

fostering meaningful connections between young people

and their community.

Beeching Road Studios and Flatland Projects are key

delivery partners for the Youth-Led Residency Artist.

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Creative Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Connecting the Creative Sidley project within the artistic

ecology of Bexhill and Sidley, supporting the artist  to

root the delivery of this project into the growing creative

community which Beeching Road Studios fosters in

partnership with the De La Warr Pavilion and the wider

Bexhill Cultural Network. Beeching Road Studios (where

this artist will access a studio) acts as a stepping stone

in this project, as it geographically sits between the De

La Warr Pavilion and the creative community of Sidley.

The artist will be invited to connect with networks and

opportunities offered to the studio community, expanding

the scope to develop their practice in this locality.

We have been working with the current group of young

people since April 2025.We are now in our second year

of the project. This group currently engages a cohort of

10 young people, and we have regular session

attendance of between 3–5 participants per session.

The sessions run with a youth club style format and

have an ‘open door ‘policy, in that young people are

welcome to attend when they can. We know that

sometimes life means they can’t make a session, this is
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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

always okay.  Recruitment of young people is ongoing

and we continue to welcome new members to the group.

About the Role

The Youth-Led Residency Artist will play a key role in

leading creative sessions that provide space for young

people in Sidley (ages 11-16) to develop skills, build

confidence, and take ownership of a community arts

programme. Through creative socials, workshops, and

public moments, the artist will foster a peer-led approach

that strengthens community engagement. This

residency also offers the artist an opportunity to develop

their own socially engaged practice, allowing the

creative process to shape the shared outcomes.

The Youth-Led Residency Artist will also mentor the

Emerging Creative Facilitator (18–25), helping to embed

transparent practice in socially engaged arts. This

aspect of their role focuses on creating clear pathways

into facilitation, strengthening the local facilitation

workforce, and widening access to non-academic

learning routes where formal provision is limited. This

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

mentoring relationship is intentionally non-hierarchical.

Rather than a student–teacher dynamic, it is a reciprocal

space for creative exchange, reflective practice, and

shared professional development between the artist and

the Emerging Creative Facilitator (ECF).

This is a youth-led project. The artist will work with a

cohort of 8–12 young people from Sidley to co-design a

programme of creative workshops and events shaped

by their interests and ideas.

The artist will be expected to adapt their skills and

experience to support young people in developing

creative confidence and evolving their own practices.

While applicants should have a well-developed artistic

practice, this role prioritises facilitation, responsiveness,

and collaboration. The artist’s practice should be flexible

and able to grow in dialogue with the young people

throughout the residency.

Artists with an established practice beyond facilitation

are encouraged to apply. Your creative experience will

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

be valued as a resource for broadening the young

people’s horizons and supporting ambition, while all

outcomes will be developed collaboratively rather than

driven by the artist’s individual practice alone.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand and challenge

your practice through youth-led collaboration, with the

Creative Sidley team offering ongoing support

throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

•  Work collaboratively with the Creative Sidley Project

team and adhere to guidance, feedback, and

approvals provided by the Project Manager and

Head of Learning to ensure alignment with the

project’s overall goals and vision.

•  Actively support the youth-led approach of the

project, valuing young people’s voices, ideas, and

leadership throughout all stages of the work.

•  Acknowledge and work sensitively with the

neurodiversity present within the group, respecting

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

the varied backgrounds, lived experiences and

needs of the young people involved. Adapting

pacing and communication in response to this and

maintaining ongoing dialogue with the project team

around safeguarding and access needs.

•  Work with young people to co-produce and deliver

creative socials, workshops, and public moments.

•  Use additional working days for planning, exploring

practice, getting to know the landscape of Sidley

and reflection to ensure high-quality, place-based

engagement and creative development.

•  Join the Emerging Creative Facilitator at the

Creative Sidley studio space in Beeching Road

Studios a minimum of twice a month for planning,

mentoring, preparation and creative development

related to the role.

•  Create a collaborative and inclusive space that

empowers participants to explore themes of place,

identity, and community.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  Support peer-led development, enabling young

people to establish values and leadership within the

programme.

•  Acknowledge that collaboration moves at the speed

of trust and the speed of young people’s

confidence, allowing time and space for

relationships to develop.

•  Engage with local artists who have existing

relationships with the Sidley community and

Beeching Road Studios.

•  Develop a residency framework that aligns with the

theme of "We Are Here"—exploring collectiveness,

context, and identity.

•  Draw from previous successful place-based

engagement projects, such as the HAF (Holiday

Activity and Food) projects, to inform programming.

The DLWP team will brief on this historical context.

•  Contribute to evaluation processes, ensuring that

young people are actively involved in shaping and

reflecting on the impact of the programme.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  Engage with external evaluation consultants (Henry

Mulhall and Valentina Orrù), including an

introductory meeting and interview shortly after

appointment, and responding to reflective prompts

within sessions. The evaluation framework is being

developed externally, and the artist will not be

expected to design this.

•  Ensure evaluation remains youth-led, building on

existing approaches such as interviews, group

reflection, and reflective rituals to support young

people in shaping and developing the programme.

•  Support young people in documenting their

experiences and outcomes through creative and

accessible methods.

•  Contribute to project reports and funding

applications by providing insights and reflections on

the residency’s impact.

•  Work closely with project partners to implement

feedback into ongoing programme development.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Person Specification

Essential:

•  Commitment to accessibility and inclusive creative

practices.

•  Lives in Sussex.

•  Strong understanding of youth-led projects and

creative youth work.

•  A strong practice in participatory arts, with

experience in youth-led initiatives.

•  Ability to create a supportive and inspiring

environment for young people.

•  Commitment to helping grow the confidence of

young people.

•  Able to be responsive to different personalities in

the room.

•  Commitment to understanding the local landscape

of Sidley and how it sits alongside Bexhill and the

wider Rother area.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

•  Experience in creative youth projects or youth

club/youth group environments and formatting.

•  Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal

skills.

•  Flexible availability (evenings and weekends will be

required).

•  A well-developed and engaging artistic practice

(across any medium), with the ability to share skills

and inspire creative confidence in participants.

•  Applicants do not need to be experts in all forms of

creative making, but should be excited to

experiment, collaborate, and adapt their practice to

reflect the breadth of young people’s interests.

These currently include creative writing, film,

games, dance, movement, singing, making, craft,

drawing, painting, poetry, music, theatre, and playful

forms such as riddles and patterns.

•  A flexible and adaptive approach, responding to the

needs of participants and the community.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Desirable:

•  Prior engagement with the Sidley community and/

or Beeching Road Studios.

•  Lives in Sidley / Bexhill.

•  Experience in working with SEN/D.

•  Experience in co-designing creative programmes

with young people.

•  Experience working with young people to co-

produce public creative events.

•  Knowledge of socially engaged and place-based

artistic practices.

•  Familiarity with evaluation tools and frameworks for

participatory projects.

•  Experience in mentoring or coaching young people

in creative fields.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building

a diverse and inclusive community that reflects the

diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A community

of staff, artists, residents and audiences where everyone

feels valued, where their contribution matters and where

they can reach their full potential, irrespective of their

background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we work with people that

reflect the Southeast in its broadest form, and we are

currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and

lower socio-economic communities and those with a

disability.

We welcome applications from the above under-

represented groups.

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Youth-Led Residency Artist
Job Description

How to Apply

•  To apply for the Youth-Led Residency Artist role,

please complete the linked application form, which

includes four questions.

•  We also ask you to submit by email 3-5 examples of

your practice in any format that best conveys your

approach to working with community (e.g., images,

videos, audio, written text, web links).

•  Additionally, applicants are asked to create and

email to us a 1-minute video of themselves that

introduces your practice and summarises key

points from your application in an engaging and

accessible format for young people.

This does not need to be professionally edited or

use effects; it is a chance for the young people to

‘meet’ the candidates and understand their

practices.

Your examples of practice and this 1-minute video

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Job Description

will be shared with the young people as part of the

shortlisting process.

Please fill out the application form here: Youth-Led

Residency Artist application form: Creative Sidley  – Fill

in form

Please send your 3-5 examples of practice and your 1-

minute video to learning@dlwp.com with the Subject

Line ‘Your Name –  Youth-Led Residency Artist, Creative

Sidley, supporting documents”

Please submit your application by Tuesday17th

February 2026 at 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-

minute chat about the position before completing

your application, please contact

maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

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Key dates

First round interviews will be taking place on Thursday
26th February and Friday 27th February.

For the final interview, young people will be part of the
panel which will take place on Friday 6th March and
Tuesday 10th March in Sidley.

Sessions will be starting the week of Monday 16th March
2026, with your first session being on Wednesday 18th

March.

Sessions run twice a month on a Wednesday and

Friday, if successful you will be expected to lead a

monthly session alternating between Wednesdays and

Fridays, alongside extra days and events at weekends.

We will agree dates together.

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Crea%ve Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Ar%st Job Descrip%on

Job Title: Crea&ve Sidley, Youth-Led Residency Ar&st

Reports to: Maya Kincaid, Head of Learning and Engagement, De La Warr Pavilion and Sofe Barker,

Crea&ve Sidley Project Manager

Working with: Harper Fairbrass, Emerging Crea&ve Facilitator (ECF)

Loca%on: Sidley, Bexhill, East Sussex. with access to a studio space at Beeching Road Studios

Please note this project is run by The De La Warr Pavilion but most ac&vity will take place in the

Sidley locality.

Contract: Part-&me, freelance – es&mated 32 days' work across 8 months. Commitment to delivering

8 regular monthly sessions with the young people, plus mentoring, planning + development, trips

and events.

Fee: £11,200 (£350 per day) for the dura&on of the residency (April 2026 – December 2026) this fee

of £350 x 32 has been calculated using Ar&st Union England guidance to allocate rates of pay.

Crea%ve Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

Please submit your applica%on by Tuesday 17th February 2026 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-minute chat about the posi%on before comple%ng

your applica%on, please contact maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

Background

The De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) is a centre for arts and culture in an iconic modernist building by the

sea, designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff and opened in 1935 as the ‘people’s

palace for art and culture’. With ar&sts and audiences at its heart, it produces an innova&ve and

integrated cultural programme that reflects the world in which we live.

haps://www.dlwp.com/about-us/

Responding to Rother District Council’s successful Levelling Up bid (2023) for capital projects centred

around Crea&vity, Community and Skills at DLWP and a new Community Hub in Sidley, we wish to

transform, through culture, the lives of our region’s most disadvantaged people. This is underpinned

by DLWP’s modernist progressive origins and organisa&onal values – to be bold and inclusive,

working with care and compassion to crea&ve a healthy and happy community.

haps://www.dlwp.com/luf/

Crea%ve Sidley is a 3-year community-led project funded by Esmée Fairbairn Founda&on under

Crea&ve, Confident Communi&es. It is driven by the needs and aspira&ons of the Sidley community,

an area of Bexhill that is in the top 10% areas of depriva&on in the UK and which has amongst the

highest number of under 19-year-olds in East Sussex heavily impacted by economic and social

inequality. Crea&ve Sidley is centred around young people becoming leaders, designing and

implemen&ng a crea&ve programme with ar&sts and taking ownership of their community’s crea&ve

future, in spaces in Sidley. Consulta&on with Sidley’s young people tell us that they feel posi&ve

about their future, improving their environment and making Sidley a beaer place to live.

For more details visit  haps://www.dlwp.com/de-la-warr-pavilion-awarded-202000-for-development-

of-crea&vity-and-skills-for-young-people-in-sidley/

The Crea%ve Sidley Project

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

Crea&ve Sidley is a youth-led arts ini&a&ve and project designed to empower young people (ages 11-

16) in Sidley by providing access to high-quality crea&ve experiences. The project is part of a broader

effort to support cultural regenera&on in the area, offering opportuni&es for young people to

develop their ar&s&c skills, leadership abili&es, and confidence. Through this programme,

par&cipants will collaborate with professional ar&sts, engage in crea&ve workshops, and contribute

to public events that celebrate the unique iden&ty of Sidley.

So far, the project has involved:

•  Trips to London, Sidley Christmas Lights on and the White Rock Pantomime

•  Devising and performing a Crea&ve Sidley stage takeover together at Sidley Fes&val 2025

•  A half term takeover at Flatland Projects

•  Developing a board game together with the first Residency Ar&st, Lexy Morvaridi

•  A Graffi& workshop, decora&ng the hoardings at the Sidley Community Hub building site

•  Ongoing workshops, social and crea&ve sessions with the Residency Ar&st and wider Crea&ve

Sidley delivery team

Crea&ve Sidley is run by De La Warr Pavilion in partnership with local organisa&ons and community

groups. The project aims to foster a sense of pride and ownership among young people, helping

them to shape the cultural landscape of their community.

Crea&ve Sidley is delivered in partnership with a range of local organisa&ons, including Heart of

Sidley, The Sara Lee Trust, The Pelham, Earls Mercan&le Café, Flatland Projects, Beeching Road

Studios, and 18 Hours Events. These partners provide space, exper&se, and support to ensure the

success of the programme, fostering meaningful connec&ons between young people and their

community.

Beeching Road Studios and Flatland Projects are key delivery partners for the Youth-Led Residency

Ar&st. Connec&ng the Crea&ve Sidley project within the ar&s&c ecology of Bexhill and Sidley,

suppor&ng the ar&st  to root the delivery of this project into the growing crea&ve community which

Beeching Road Studios fosters in partnership with the De La Warr Pavilion and the wider Bexhill

Cultural Network. Beeching Road Studios (where this ar&st will access a studio) acts as a stepping

stone in this project, as it geographically sits between the De La Warr Pavilion and the crea&ve

community of Sidley. The ar&st will be invited to connect with networks and opportuni&es offered to

the studio community, expanding the scope to develop their prac&ce in this locality.

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

We have been working with the current group of young people since April 2025.We are now in our

second year of the project. This group currently engages a cohort of 10 young people, and we have

regular session aaendance of between 3–5 par&cipants per session. The sessions run with a youth

club style format and have an ‘open door ‘policy, in that young people are welcome to aaend when

they can. We know that some&mes life means they can’t make a session, this is always okay.

Recruitment of young people is ongoing and we con&nue to welcome new members to the group.

About the Role

The Youth-Led Residency Ar&st will play a key role in leading crea&ve sessions that provide space for

young people in Sidley (ages 11-16) to develop skills, build confidence, and take ownership of a

community arts programme. Through crea&ve socials, workshops, and public moments, the ar&st will

foster a peer-led approach that strengthens community engagement. This residency also offers the

ar&st an opportunity to develop their own socially engaged prac&ce, allowing the crea&ve process to

shape the shared outcomes.

The Youth-Led Residency Ar&st will also mentor the Emerging Crea&ve Facilitator (18–25), helping to

embed transparent prac&ce in socially engaged arts. This aspect of their role focuses on crea&ng

clear pathways into facilita&on, strengthening the local facilita&on workforce, and widening access to

non-academic learning routes where formal provision is limited. This mentoring rela&onship is

inten&onally non-hierarchical. Rather than a student–teacher dynamic, it is a reciprocal space for

crea&ve exchange, reflec&ve prac&ce, and shared professional development between the ar&st and

the Emerging Crea&ve Facilitator (ECF).

This is a youth-led project. The ar&st will work with a cohort of 8–12 young people from Sidley to co-

design a programme of crea&ve workshops and events shaped by their interests and ideas.

The ar&st will be expected to adapt their skills and experience to support young people in developing

crea&ve confidence and evolving their own prac&ces. While applicants should have a well-developed

ar&s&c prac&ce, this role priori&ses facilita&on, responsiveness, and collabora&on. The ar&st’s

prac&ce should be flexible and able to grow in dialogue with the young people throughout the

residency.

Ar&sts with an established prac&ce beyond facilita&on are encouraged to apply. Your crea&ve

experience will be valued as a resource for broadening the young people’s horizons and suppor&ng

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Crea%ve Sidley,
Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

ambi&on, while all outcomes will be developed collabora&vely rather than driven by the ar&st’s

individual prac&ce alone.

This is an exci&ng opportunity to expand and challenge your prac&ce through youth-led

collabora&on, with the Crea&ve Sidley team offering ongoing support throughout the process.

Key Responsibili%es

•  Work collabora&vely with the Crea&ve Sidley Project team and adhere to guidance, feedback,

and approvals provided by the Project Manager and Head of Learning to ensure alignment

with the project’s overall goals and vision.

•  Ac&vely support the youth-led approach of the project, valuing young people’s voices, ideas,

and leadership throughout all stages of the work.

•  Acknowledge and work sensi&vely with the neurodiversity present within the group,

respec&ng the varied backgrounds, lived experiences and needs of the young people

involved. Adap&ng pacing and communica&on in response to this and maintaining ongoing

dialogue with the project team around safeguarding and access needs.

•  Work with young people to co-produce and deliver crea&ve socials, workshops, and public

moments.

•  Use addi&onal working days for planning, exploring prac&ce, genng to know the landscape

of Sidley and reflec&on to ensure high-quality, place-based engagement and crea&ve

development.

•

Join the Emerging Crea&ve Facilitator at the Crea&ve Sidley studio space in Beeching Road

Studios a minimum of twice a month for planning, mentoring, prepara&on and crea&ve

development related to the role.

•  Create a collabora&ve and inclusive space that empowers par&cipants to explore themes of

place, iden&ty, and community.

•

Support peer-led development, enabling young people to establish values and leadership

within the programme.

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

•  Acknowledge that collabora&on moves at the speed of trust and the speed of young people’s

confidence, allowing &me and space for rela&onships to develop.

•  Engage with local ar&sts who have exis&ng rela&onships with the Sidley community and

Beeching Road Studios.

•  Develop a residency framework that aligns with the theme of "We Are Here"—exploring

collec&veness, context, and iden&ty.

•  Draw from previous successful place-based engagement projects, such as the HAF (Holiday

Ac&vity and Food) projects, to inform programming. The DLWP team will brief on this

historical context.

•  Contribute to evalua&on processes, ensuring that young people are ac&vely involved in

shaping and reflec&ng on the impact of the programme.

•  Engage with external evalua&on consultants (Henry Mulhall and Valen&na Orrù), including an

introductory mee&ng and interview shortly ater appointment, and responding to reflec&ve

prompts within sessions. The evalua&on framework is being developed externally, and the

ar&st will not be expected to design this.

•  Ensure evalua&on remains youth-led, building on exis&ng approaches such as interviews,

group reflec&on, and reflec&ve rituals to support young people in shaping and developing

the programme.

•

Support young people in documen&ng their experiences and outcomes through crea&ve and

accessible methods.

•  Contribute to project reports and funding applica&ons by providing insights and reflec&ons

on the residency’s impact.

•  Work closely with project partners to implement feedback into ongoing programme

development.

Person Specifica%on

Essen%al:

•  Commitment to accessibility and inclusive crea&ve prac&ces.

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

•

•

Lives in Sussex.

Strong understanding of youth-led projects and crea&ve youth work.

•  A strong prac&ce in par&cipatory arts, with experience in youth-led ini&a&ves.

•  Ability to create a suppor&ve and inspiring environment for young people.

•  Commitment to helping grow the confidence of young people.

•  Able to be responsive to different personali&es in the room.

•  Commitment to understanding the local landscape of Sidley and how it sits alongside Bexhill

and the wider Rother area.

•  Experience in crea&ve youth projects or youth club/youth group environments and

formanng.

•

•

Strong communica&on, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Flexible availability (evenings and weekends will be required).

•  A well-developed and engaging ar&s&c prac&ce (across any medium), with the ability to

share skills and inspire crea&ve confidence in par&cipants.

•  Applicants do not need to be experts in all forms of crea&ve making, but should be excited to

experiment, collaborate, and adapt their prac&ce to reflect the breadth of young people’s

interests. These currently include crea&ve wri&ng, film, games, dance, movement, singing,

making, crat, drawing, pain&ng, poetry, music, theatre, and playful forms such as riddles and

paaerns.

•  A flexible and adap&ve approach, responding to the needs of par&cipants and the

community.

Desirable:

•  Prior engagement with the Sidley community and/ or Beeching Road Studios.

•

Lives in Sidley / Bexhill.

•  Experience in working with SEN/D.

•  Experience in co-designing crea&ve programmes with young people.

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

•  Experience working with young people to co-produce public crea&ve events.

•  Knowledge of socially engaged and place-based ar&s&c prac&ces.

•

Familiarity with evalua&on tools and frameworks for par&cipatory projects.

•  Experience in mentoring or coaching young people in crea&ve fields.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are commiaed to building a diverse and inclusive community that

reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A community of staff, ar&sts, residents and

audiences where everyone feels valued, where their contribu&on maaers and where they can reach

their full poten&al, irrespec&ve of their background, iden&ty or circumstances.

We are commiaed to ensuring we work with people that reflect the Southeast in its broadest form,

and we are currently taking ac&on to improve representa&on from Black, Asian and ethnically

diverse, LGBTQIA+ and lower socio-economic communi&es and those with a disability.

We welcome applica&ons from the above under-represented groups.

How to Apply

•  To apply for the Youth-Led Residency Ar&st role, please complete the linked applica&on form,

which includes four ques&ons.

•  We also ask you to submit by email 3-5 examples of your prac&ce in any format that best

conveys your approach to working with community (e.g., images, videos, audio, wriaen text,

web links).

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Youth-Led Residency Ar%st
Job Descrip%on

•  Addi&onally, applicants are asked to create and email to us a 1-minute video of themselves

that introduces your prac%ce and summarises key points from your applica%on in an

engaging and accessible format for young people.

This does not need to be professionally edited or use effects; it is a chance for the young

people to ‘meet’ the candidates and understand their prac&ces.

Your examples of prac&ce and this 1-minute video will be shared with the young people as

part of the shortlis&ng process.

Please fill out the applica%on form here: Youth-Led Residency Ar&st applica&on form: Crea&ve Sidley

– Fill in form

Please send your 3-5 examples of prac&ce and your 1-minute video to learning@dlwp.com with the

Subject Line “Your Name – Youth-Led Residency Ar&st, Crea&ve Sidley, suppor&ng documents”

Please submit your applica%on by Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 12pm

For any queries or if you’d like to arrange a 10-minute chat about the posi%on before comple%ng

your applica%on, please contact maya.kincaid@dlwp.com.

Key dates

First round interviews will be taking place on Thursday 26th February and Friday 27th February.

For the final interview, young people will be part of the panel which will take place on Friday 6th

March and Tuesday 10th March in Sidley.

Sessions will be star&ng the week of Monday 16th March 2026, with your first session being on

Wednesday 18th March.

Sessions run twice a month on a Wednesday and Friday, if successful you will be expected to lead a

monthly session alterna&ng between Wednesdays and Fridays, alongside extra days and events at

weekends. We will agree dates together.

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