We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and qualified individual with a passion for theatre or live events to join our team at the Riverfront as a Theatre Technician. Reporting to the Technical Manager you will need to demonstrate proficiency in lighting, sound, or stage management and be able to work collaboratively with performers and staff at the Riverfront Theatre.
Opportunities
Casual Theatre Technician
Papertrail is recruiting new trustees to be a part of shaping its future in theatre and untold stories in Wales.
We dig out untold stories and present them to audiences in engaging ways. Each production blends distinctive writing with adventurous staging, and involves working alongside communities in the creation of the work. Our process is driven by curiosity. We want to get to know the people in a particular place and find the story that needs to be listened to.
We are really keen to hear from:
- people who are passionate about arts, culture and Welsh language
- adhere to inclusivity and equality
- those with professional employment experience
- volunteering experience
- diverse lived experiences
Professional and Volunteer Experience
We are keen to hear from people with professional and volunteer experience who have the following skills:
- Financial
- Human Resources and Governance
- Legal
- Fundraising
While experience within the arts, charitable or public sectors is beneficial, Papertrail also welcomes individuals who bring valuable insight from other backgrounds.
Addressing inequality in the Arts.
Our work engages with a wide and diverse range of people and we want our Board to reflect this. It is our aim to enable more people from under-represented communities to have their voice heard.
We want to address structural inequality and are particularly keen to receive applications from people who are underrepresented in the arts sector, and from those who experience discrimination due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or age.
Information about the role of trustees, job descriptions and what to expect from the volunteer unpaid role can be found on the Papertrail website.
To find out more visit our website and download the Trustee Pack or contact manager@papertrail.org.uk for further information about the roles.
How to apply:
There is no deadline for trustee applications.
If you would like to find out more about being a trustee for Papertrail please contact the General Manager, Alexandra Lort Phillips:
If you decide you would like to apply to be a trustee we ask for:
- Covering letter or email telling us why you would like to be on the board.
- Your CV.
- To complete the Equal Opportunities Form which can be found on our website.
We also welcome 2 minute videos to be submitted as well.
If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to have a conversation with a current board member.
If you are a shortlisted trustee, we will then invite you to experience the Papertrail board and meet the team later in the year before you decide to commit to the role.
Exciting News!
As you know, before long Cwmni Theatr Bara Caws will be looking for a new Artistic Director.
We're looking for someone who feels passionate about contributing to the world of theatre in Wales, and who have a great interest in helping us shape the next chapter of this special company's exciting journey.
The official application procedure will start over the Summer period, but in the meantime if anyone is interested in the job, or would like to find out more about the Company and how we operate, then you are welcome to pick up the phone, send an email or pop in for a chat and a cuppa.
mari@theatrbaracaws.co.uk 01286 676 335
Rubicon Dance wishes to recruit two new Trustees
Rubicon Dance wishes to recruit two new Trustees and eventually, a new Chair. The ideal candidates would have an interest in dance (and ideally some direct experience of the sector), effective communication skills, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and an enthusiasm for Rubicon’s vision and mission.
The Board is specifically seeking individuals with expertise in marketing, communications and those who might be interested in becoming Chair once having settled into the Board.
The aim of the residency is to provide opportunities for a bilingual artist/designer to explore their own practice and to continue their development as an artist as well as delivering artist talks and workshops to learners alongside the teams at Gower College Swansea.
We’re hiring!
Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthenshire’s centre for contemporary visual art, craft and design, is preparing to reopen following an exciting redevelopment.
We’re looking for several assistants to support the day-to-day smooth running of the gallery, assisting the team to ensure a safe, welcoming, accessible, and inclusive experience for all visitors. You will be passionate about contemporary visual art, craft and design and have strong customer care skills.
Roles can both be full-time or part-time, but are permanent contracts (flexible working can also be considered with a range of hours available).
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in ensuring the gallery thrives as a cultural hub for Carmarthen and its visitors.
Visit www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk for more information on how you can apply to join the team.
Deadline: ongoing
Love acting and singing? We are eager to meet actor-singers to cast for this imaginative, playful, and magical production.
Theatr Cymru, Yr Egin, and Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch, with support from Theatrau Sir Gâr, present a brand-new musical by Mererid Hopwood, Directed by Steffan Donnelly and Ffion Wyn Bowen, with music by Seiriol Davies, for primary schools and families. The production will tour theatres across Wales during the Summer 2026 school term.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for 7 actors who meet the casting requirements to express interest and we are particularly keen to see actors who live within 25 miles of Carmarthen.
2 x female/ non-binary actors - 30+
1 x male/ non-binary actor – 30+
2 x female/ non-binary actors - 11-12 (Age 18-30, appears young)
2 x male/ non-binary actors - 11-12 (Age18-30, appears young)
You will need to prepare two short script excerpts (which we’ll send in advance) and one song of your choice that tells a story and shows your vocal range.
Audition Dates
- Monday 17/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
- Tuesday 18/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
- Thursday 20/11/25 – Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
- Friday 21/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
- Monday 24/11/25 – Galeri, Caernarfon
- Wednesday 26/11/25 – Sherman, Cardiff (recalls only)
- Thursday 27/11/25 – Sherman, Cardiff (recalls only)
Rehearsal and Tour Dates
Rehearsals will be held between 11 May 2026 – 5 June 2026 at Yr Egin and the Tech Week at Lyric, Carmarthenshire Theatres.
We will be touring Wales between 6 June 2026 – 5 July 2026.
How to apply:
This is a Welsh-language production - so every actor must speak Welsh.
If you have any questions about this scheme or the application process, please contact Gavin Richards on gavin.richards@theatr.com
Are you a talented musician with a passion for inspiring others?
Rock Choir is looking for dynamic Choir Leaders to light up our communities across the UK and Ireland.
Please note: applicants must demonstrate confidence and proficiency in both singing and accompanying themselves on the piano. As these are essential parts of the role, we’re only able to consider applicants who both sing and play piano.
Why join Rock Choir?
- Full training provided - no prior choir leading experience is required
- Remuneration - You'll invoice per choir as well as earning end-of-term commissions based on membership numbers.
- Self-employed with desirable hours - perfect for fitting around your other creative projects
- National & international media exposure – be part of the UK’s biggest contemporary choir
- Dedicated support – we provide admin help, resources, and music arrangements so you can focus on what you do best: leading and inspiring
Do you tick our boxes?
- Confident and skilled in singing and playing the piano simultaneously
- A natural leader – motivated, passionate, and inspiring
- An engaging teacher who loves to bring out the best in others
- Committed to growing your business and joining our exciting events, meetings, and training sessions
Schedule at a glance:
- Choirs run Monday - Thursday
- Two Friday meetings per term
- Three training courses a year
- Occasional performances outside the usual teaching week
No openings near you? Join our Talent Pool and be the first to know when opportunities land in your area.
Find locations and apply today at https://rockchoirjobs.com
Have a question for us? Reach out to our Recruitment Team - recruitment@rockchoir.com
Closing date: 04/01/2026
Salary: £300 day rate
Hours of Work: Equivalent of 1 day a month for 6 months
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 29/12/25
Interview Date: TBCLocation: Remote / CardiffABOUT THE ROLE:
Musician and artist Celyn of Gwent is looking to work with an experienced producer/administrator/project manager to support their work over 6 months. This role is made possible through the support of Arts Council of Wales’ Creative Steps programme.
Celyn is looking to work with a highly organised individual to support their professional development alongside their prospective activity in 2026. This includes the release of their debut album, a live audiovisual iteration of the work (with ambitions to tour this piece) and other creative engagements.
Celyn’s work is multidisciplinary, so the ideal candidate will have a range of skills, experience and contacts in producing and managing projects in some combination of the music industry and/or performing arts sector.
This is a flexible role beginning some time early 2026, comprising the equivalent hours of one full day’s work (£300) each month, for a 6 month fixed contract. (Total fee: £1,800). Celyn is based in Cwmbran, so in-person meetings can take place in Cardiff, but this role can be fully remote, so candidates from across Wales are encouraged to apply.TO APPLY:
Please email Celyn with a CV and brief covering paragraph explaining why you’re interested in working with them and your professional experience to celynofgwent@gmail.com by
11:59pmon
29/12/25.
Celyn of Gwentis a queer singer, producer and composer; an artist at the intersection between popular music and the sonic avant-garde.
Celyn’s music integrates influences from avant-pop, underground club culture, and the traditional music of the British Isles. Combining the personal and the political, their lyrics and poetry cast a queer perspective on an increasingly turbulent world.
Role Title: Marketing Manager
Salary: £31,405 - £33,060 per annum
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8/01/2026
Interview Date: TBC
Wales Millennium Centre is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions, from musical theatre and comedy to dance, cabaret and an international festival. We kindle emerging talents with fresh, provocative, and popular pieces of our own, rooted in Welsh culture. And we ignite a passion for the arts in young people with life-changing learning experiences and chances to shine in the spotlight.
About Wales Millennium Centre/Our Department:
The Marketing team is responsible for building and maintaining sustainable audiences and casual visitors for a wide range of activities and a broad range of customers and the development of our reputation in the public domain. To do this, we create multi-channel campaigns and produce marketing collateral to communicate our income-generating propositions as well as charitable and artistic vision. We also have a commitment to ensuring an imaginative approach is taken to valuing and developing Welsh culture and identity in all aspects of our activities.
About the Role and Responsibilities
The Marketing Manager will have responsibility for implementing and overseeing campaigns which connect audiences with our programme. They will be primarily engaged to lead on marketing campaigns for large scale touring productions in our Donald Gordon Theatre. The post holder will report into the Senior Marketing Manager and be part of a small team focussing on attracting audiences to our programme to maximise ticket sales through digital and print marketing, creative campaigns and ticketing strategies.
Your role may be subject to a DBS check.
Key Requirements:
We are looking for highly motivated, articulate individuals able to work with a range of partners, artists and audiences/participants with the ability to balance creative ideas with optimal spend and efficiency. You will need extensive understanding and at least three years’ experience of creating vibrant and effective marketing and brand campaigns. Have a positive attitude with a high level of self-motivation and ability to work on your own initiative; be a creative problem-solver and a lateral thinker.
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, based on a 35-hour week, pro rata for part time.
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)
- Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.
- Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions
- Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns
- Life assurance of 4x annual salary.
- Opportunity to apply for tickets to productions
- CLWB – Our employee social group
- NEWID – our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networking group who meet monthly to discuss new ideas and training opportunities to improve all aspects of employment at WMC.
- Free access to learn Welsh online
- £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.
- 35-hour working week including a flexitime policy to assist with varying start and finish times around personal commitments and operational needs.
At Wales Millennium Centre, our commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond words; it is a fundamental aspect that guides our actions. Adhering to the principles outlined in Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010, we actively embrace positive action in our recruitment and selection processes. Recognising the underrepresentation of specific groups, particularly individuals with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, within our workforce, we have implemented proactive measures to address this disparity.
Through our positive action approach, applicants of our advertised roles from these underrepresented groups, meeting the minimum criteria detailed in the role profile, will be shortlisted for interview selection. Our commitment extends beyond meeting legal obligations; we aspire to cultivate a workplace that authentically embraces the rich diversity of our global society.
This post is supported by ArtFund
Location: Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, Powys (with potential travel to Venice and other locations across Wales). The successful candidate will be required to regularly attend meetings Newtown, but it will also be possible to work from home.
Salary: £17,640 (140 days at £126 per day over 18 months (flexible to suit the needs of the project)
Contract Type: Fixed-term Freelance (aligned with Biennale timeline)
Reports to: Wales in Venice Curator (Steffan Jones-Hughes) and Project Director (Catherine Spring, Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthen)
Hours: As required – covering weekends, evenings, holidays. Flexible to meet the needs of the project.
Background and Vision
Oriel Davies Gallery and Oriel Myrddin in Carmarthen are vibrant contemporary art spaces. We are dedicated to providing our local communities and wider audiences with access to the best modern and contemporary visual art from Wales and the wider world. Through our exhibitions and education programmes, projects and activities, we are committed to encouraging enjoyment, understanding, learning and participation in the visual arts.
Oriel Davies, in partnership with Oriel Myrddin, are presenting Wales in Venice, the Welsh exhibition, a collateral event, at the at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. Based in Caernarfon, Manon Awst’s sculptures and site-specific artworks are woven with ecological narratives, which focus in particular on the tension between human and more-than-human structures. The way materials transform locations and communities is at the forefront of her creative research. A writer, convenor, and collaborative practitioner, Dylan Huw’s work spans publishing and curatorial projects, essays and art criticism, and long-term collaborations with artists. It is guided by interdisciplinary, translingual and site-responsive methodologies, approaching writing and research as “time-based media.” Rooted in Welsh traditions of ‘liveness’ including cynghanedd and site-specific performance, the collaboration promises to invite audiences into a dynamic, evolving space of artistic exchange, while embodying the principles of sustainability, inclusivity, and cultural democracy. This role will enable work to take place at sites in Wales in tandem with the Venice exhibition and subsequently at relevant sites around the UK (Partners TBC). The aim is to make the work and exhibition equally visible and relevant to home audiences at the same time as the presentation to international art audiences in Italy.
The Curatorial Assistant will support the team in the development, production, and delivery of the Wales in Venice 2026 exhibition and associated programme. This role is ideal for someone passionate about contemporary visual arts, with strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with research and development of curatorial concepts and exhibition content.
- Support artist(s) and curators in the production of new work, including logistics and documentation.
- Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications between curators, artists, and partners.
- Help prepare curatorial materials, including wall texts, labels, catalogues, and digital content.
- Work with partner organisations to create a presence across Wales and the potential for touring after the Venice Project
- Liaise with technical teams on installation planning and execution.
- Assist with documentation and archiving of curatorial processes and exhibition outcomes.
- Support evaluation and reporting processes related to curatorial impact.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong interest in contemporary visual arts and curatorial practice.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Experience in arts administration or curatorial support (internships or entry-level roles welcome).
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Wales’s visual arts sector.
- Experience working on international exhibitions or projects.
- Understanding of Equalities Diversity and Inclusion, and sustainability in curatorial practice.
- Welsh Language skills
- Italian Language skills
- Understanding of ecological, environmental, sustainability issues, concerns and contemporary thinking.
- Understanding of Welsh culture
Application Process
- Please send a CV / Bio and a short covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to steffan@orieldavies.organdcatherine.spring@orielmyrddin.comwith “Curatorial Associate” in the subject line. We will accept application as a 5 minute video. Please send a link to an online storage account such as Google Drive, DropBox, or similar. This is not essential.
- Deadline:10 January 2026Interviews:Please give availability for interview 14 and 22 January in your application.Contract term:Please note that we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible.
Please complete the Equalities and Diversity form by using the Role at Oriel Davies as “other”
Full time (37 hours) per week
Permanent
Grade C: Salary Range - £36,203 - £41,824
Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).
About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Business Enabler to join our Corporate Services team. This newly created role is central to our ambition to provide strategic, responsive and high-quality business support to the arts sector in Wales.
You’ll work closely with our funded organisations, acting as a business partner to help strengthen their resilience, sustainability and impact. You’ll be expected to work independently but also to collaborate with colleagues across the Arts Council, particularly in the Arts and Research teams, to identify needs and deliver tailored support. This could range from designing training through to facilitating and delivering workshops, as well as assessing and monitoring grant applications for support. You’ll also contribute to sector-wide initiatives, training programmes and the development of new approaches to business and operational development.
This is a dynamic role that will see you using your skills across a broad spectrum of business disciplines, including finance, governance, HR, income generation, climate justice and fundraising.
About you
You’ll be an excellent communicator with experience in business partnering or providing independent operational support to organisations. You’ll be confident navigating complex challenges and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
You may bring expertise in a specific area, but you’ll also be comfortable working across disciplines and adapting to emerging needs. You’ll be analytical, organised, outcome-focused, and a problem solver, with a commitment to inclusive and ethical practice.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Welsh language skills are essential for this role. You will need to be able to communicate in both English and Welsh in meetings, individually and in public. We are looking for an individual who understands the culture of Wales; the diverse relationship of the people of Wales with the Welsh language and who is committed to ensuring a progressive use of Welsh linguistically and culturally within the Arts Council and the wider sector. Everyone's story with the language is different and we recognise that Welsh language confidence levels vary from person to person. We welcome applications from individuals who want to increase their confidence and those who have learnt the language fluently.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable joining the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.
Disability confident Scheme
The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Please refer to the Gov.uk Disability Confident Employer Scheme link for further details.
Flexible working
In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Please clearly state your proposal for working anything other than the advertised hours in your covering email upon submitting your application.
How to apply
Please submit the Application Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. Please complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form via the Microsoft Forms link that can be found in the application form.
If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 31 December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2026 (in person in Cardiff)
Supported by The Colwinston Trust
Location: Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, Powys (with potential travel to Venice and other locations across Wales). The successful candidate will be required to regularly attend meetings Newtown, but it will also be possible to work from home.
Salary: £17,640 (140 days at £126 per day over 18 months (flexible to suit the needs of the project)
Contract Type: Fixed-term Freelance (aligned with Biennale timeline November 2025-February 2027)
Reports to: Wales in Venice Curator (Steffan Jones-Hughes) and Project Director (Catherine Spring, Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthen)
Hours: As required – covering weekends, evenings, holidays. Flexible to meet the needs of the project.
Background and Vision
Oriel Davies Gallery and Oriel Myrddin in Carmarthen are vibrant contemporary art spaces. We are dedicated to providing our local communities and wider audiences with access to the best modern and contemporary visual art from Wales and the wider world. Through our exhibitions and education programmes, projects and activities, we are committed to encouraging enjoyment, understanding, learning and participation in the visual arts.
Oriel Davies, in partnership with Oriel Myrddin, are presenting Wales in Venice, the Welsh exhibition, a collateral event, at the at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia in 2026. Based in Caernarfon, Manon Awst’s sculptures and site-specific artworks are woven with ecological narratives, which focus in particular on the tension between human and more-than-human structures. The way materials transform locations and communities is at the forefront of her creative research. A writer, convenor, and collaborative practitioner, Dylan Huw’s work spans publishing and curatorial projects, essays and art criticism, and long-term collaborations with artists. It is guided by interdisciplinary, translingual and site-responsive methodologies, approaching writing and research as “time-based media.” Rooted in Welsh traditions of ‘liveness’ including cynghanedd and site-specific performance, the collaboration promises to invite audiences into a dynamic, evolving space of artistic exchange, while embodying the principles of sustainability, inclusivity, and cultural democracy. This activity is vital, since Venice does not mean that much to a large proportion of the Welsh audience. By working with Oriel Myrddin, the artists’ base at Stiwdio Cadnant in Caernarfon, and bog sites in Ynys Môn, Ceredigion, Bannau Brycheiniog, and Swansea, we are able to reach audiences across Wales.
The project allows us to reach new audiences including ecologists, scientists, community groups, writers groups, Welsh language groups, children and young people, in addition to our usual arts audiences.
We are particularly good at connecting with new audiences, including new residents seeking sanctuary, people with a wide range of sensory differences, and members of the LGBTQ community. Our work reaches out to all, making it both accessible and exciting to people who might not ordinarily be interested in contemporary art.
The Public Engagement Associate will support the team in the development, production, and delivery of the Wales in Venice in Wales 2026 associated programme. This role is ideal for someone passionate about contemporary visual arts, with strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset. The Public Programme Assistant will play a central role in delivering the ambitious SOWND programme across Wales and Venice. This role supports artists, partner organisations, venues, and communities, ensuring that all elements—creative, logistical, and administrative—are delivered to the highest standard. The Assistant will oversee scheduling, event delivery, documentation, audience development, communications, and evaluation.
Indicative Project Timeline: ‘Wales in Venice in Wales / UK’
Planning & Coordination (Nov – Jan 2025)
- Confirm venues and partners: Oriel Davies, Oriel Myrddin, Stiwdio Cadnant
- Develop programme framework and themes for public gatherings
- Outreach to artists, speakers, communities, and collaborators
- Marketing and communications plan (local + pre-Venice positioning)
Delivery of Public Gatherings (Feb – Mar 2026)
- Host events at each venue
- Engage communities in dialogue, workshops, and presentations
- Collect audience feedback and reflections
- Ensure technical documentation support
Documentation & Content Development (Ongoing, finalised by Mar 2026)
- Curate event recordings, transcripts, and visual documentation
- Translate community input into creative/curatorial material
- Draft narratives, visuals, and interpretive content
Preparation for Wales in Venice (Mar – Apr 2026)
- Finalise edited documentation
- Integrate Welsh public gathering outcomes
- Prepare communication assets
Delivery & Legacy (Apr – May 2026)
- Launch Venice installation
- Share documentation publicly
- Evaluate process and impact
- Feed learnings into future programmes
Venice in Wales/UK (Nov 2026 – Mar 2027)
- Reflection & Dissemination
- Re-Presentation of Venice in Wales
- Archiving & Knowledge Exchange
- Sustaining Networks & Partnerships
- Embedding Legacy for the Future
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate public gatherings and events across Wales.
- Act as liaison between artists, venues, and communities.
- Manage logistics, communications, and documentation.
- Support audience development and outreach.
- Oversee evaluation and reporting processes.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong interest in contemporary visual arts and curatorial practice.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Experience in arts administration or curatorial support (internships or entry-level roles welcome).
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Wales’s visual arts sector.
- Experience working on international exhibitions or projects.
- Understanding of Equalities Diversity and Inclusion, and sustainability in curatorial practice.
- Welsh Language skills
- Italian Language skills
- Understanding of ecological, environmental, sustainability issues, concerns and contemporary thinking.
- Understanding of Welsh culture
Application Process
- Please send a CV / Bio and a short covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to steffan@orieldavies.organdcatherine.spring@orielmyrddin.comwith “Curatorial Associate” in the subject line. We will accept application as a 5 minute video. Please send a link to an online storage account such as Google Drive, DropBox, or similar. This is not essential.
- Deadline:10 January 2026Interviews:Please give availability for interview 14 and 22 January in your application.Contract term:Please note that we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible.
Please complete the Equalities and Diversity form by using the Role at Oriel Davies as “other”
Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthenshire’s centre for contemporary visual art, craft and design is recruiting for a Finance and Administration Assistant.
The Finance and Administration Assistant at Oriel Myrddin will help keep the gallery running smoothly by handling a range of admin and finance tasks.
Working closely with the Gallery Director, they’ll take care of day-to-day office duties, support financial processes, help prepare for meetings, and assist with tasks related to the Board.
This is an exciting time for Oriel Myrddin with a new team coming together to engage communities across Carmarthenshire and beyond in excellent contemporary visual art, craft and design.
We are also proud to be a partner venue in CELF, the national contemporary art gallery for Wales project accessing the national collections of Amgueddfa Cymru and The National Library of Wales.
Part-time, with 7.5 to 10 hours on offer.
Salary: £23,000 pro rata per annum.
Oriel Myrddin is recruiting an Engagement Manager to help lead its next phase of development. This role is responsible for all aspects of engagement, including marketing and communications, and works closely with the Creative Producer to embed learning into exhibitions and programmes.
The Engagement Manager at Oriel Myrddin leads public engagement and learning, helping people of all ages connect with contemporary art and creativity through events, workshops and outreach.
This role reports to the Gallery Director and is responsible for public engagement and communications. It works closely with the Creative Producer to link exhibitions with learning and participation activities.
The role also supports audience growth and helps increase income across the gallery’s services. As part of the CELF project, the Engagement Manager works with partners such as Amgueddfa Cymru and The National Library of Wales. This includes helping to plan programmes, access artworks, and report on how well the gallery is engaging with the public.
The role includes managing the Marketing and Participation Assistants and helping to plan their work. Together with the Director, Creative Producer and Visitor Services Manager, the Engagement Manager helps make sure the gallery meets professional standards and provides a safe, high-quality environment for artworks.
This is an exciting time for Oriel Myrddin, with a new team working together to connect communities in Carmarthenshire and beyond with outstanding contemporary art, craft and design.
This is a full-time, permanent contract (flexible working or part-time will be considered over 30 hours)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Oriel Myrddin is looking for a new Participation Assistant to support our creative learning programme.
This role helps make sure our workshops, classes, and courses run smoothly, and that the gallery is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for everyone. Reporting to the Engagement Manager, the Participation Assistant will help deliver activities for schools, community groups, and the wider public, supporting our efforts to engage people through art.
This is an exciting time to join Oriel Myrddin. We’re building a new team focused on connecting communities across Carmarthenshire and beyond with outstanding contemporary visual art, craft, and design.
We’re also proud to be a partner venue for CELF, the national contemporary art gallery for Wales, giving people access to national collections from Amgueddfa Cymru and the National Library of Wales.
This is a part-time, permanent contract Hours: 15 hours per week (averaged across a year).
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata and depending on experience.
To develop and lead high quality and engaging Communities initiatives. To take a creative and practical role in the delivery of projects, workshops, and events. To be an advocate for the work we do with young people, wider community and arts and health, maximising collaborations and projects and contributing to the overall vision that builds on our reputation for excellence, creative learning, and meaningful engagement.
Closing date: 05/01/2026
Cardiff Theatrical Services are a subsidiary of Welsh National Opera. We design, construct and finish world class scenery to the theatrical world and beyond. We are a creative and inspiring place to work and recognise that our colleagues play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities to deliver on our ambitions.
We are currently seeking a Receptionist/Admin Assistant to work on a part time basis. They will provide receptionist and administration support to the business and act as a support network between the management and general services to the site (security, utilities, etc.).
What will be required of you?
- To provide a receptionist function and administrative support to the Business Manager and the rest of the Management Team.
- Answer all Incoming calls and distribute all new enquiries accordingly.
- Greet all guests and 3rd parties on arrival to site and direct accordingly.
- Accurately record weekly stock figures and order stock items for both the construction and scenic art departments, when required.
- Collate and accurately enter completed timesheets into the CTS database every Monday and send to Payroll.
- Distribute blank timesheets to shop floor staff every Tuesday.
- Liaise with the Business Manager to act as a point of contact for any IT issues and then report to the IT department accordingly.
- Liaise with the Business Manager to ensure all maintenance, security, cleaning, and pest control services are scheduled correctly and completed safely within the Health and Safety guidelines set out by the WNO.
- Keep and maintain training records.
- Liaise with the Business Manager to ensure insurance and inspection records are kept up to date.
What you will need to have?
- Good standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above).
- Being confident and comfortable with a customer and client facing role
- Experience of Office Administration.
- Excellent organisational, administrative and numerical skills.
- Focus on customer service and client service delivery.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Meticulous with attention to detail and handling sensitive/confidential information
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office Packages – Word, Excel and Databases).
- Flexible and adaptable; hardworking and energetic.
- Ability to work alone and under own initiative as well as in a team.
- Good working knowledge of the arts, preferably opera, musicals and theatre
- Experience of working with finance systems
- Experience of working with international partners
- Welsh language speaker/writer
What we can offer you?
Competitive Salary
£26,871 per annum for Full Time Employment
Annual Leave
Colleagues are entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time hours) each full holiday leave year which runs from 1st September to 31 August. Bank and public holidays are in addition to this. After 5 years, your holiday will increase to 28 days.
Pension
All employees are automatically enrolled into WNO’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme (the “Plan”) or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up by the Company as a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme three months after joining the Company, subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria.
Discounts
Wales Millennium Centre offers discounts to residents at selected outlets within the building and selected restaurants around Cardiff Bay on presentation of ID cards. Discounted rate with Future Inns in Cardiff.
Staff Parking Discount with Q Park
We have a corporate rate with Q Park, Pierhead Street (opposite WMC).
Gym Membership
Discounts available in participating Gyms via Caboodle.
Employee Assistant Programme
We provide a free confidential counselling and advice service that is available to all our employees, freelancers and contractors.
Welsh lessons
We support staff who want to learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and we offer optional basic Welsh and improver lessons free of charge.
If you are looking for the next challenge, then apply today. We welcome applications in Welsh. Any applications in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than if they were in English.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact claire.taylor@wno.org.uk.
Stage Door Receptionist
ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.
Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.
Sitting in the heart of the Copr Bay development, Swansea Arena is a landmark 3,500 capacity multi-purpose indoor arena which opened its doors in March 2022. Hosting some of the most recognised names in live music, comedy and theatre, the fully-modular arena also hosts e-sports, conferences and events.
The Stage Door Receptionist is a vital part of our Back of House team, acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, contractors, and touring companies. This is a casual position with flexible shifts available across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnights—depending on the event and maintenance schedule.
The role involves close collaboration with all departments and reports to the senior Stage Door staff. Responsibilities include:
- Providing a professional and welcoming presence at Stage Door
- Managing venue access and security protocols
- Operating the fire panel and overseeing building open/close procedures
- Preparing and maintaining the venue’s eight in-house dressing rooms
- Coordinating internal communications between departments
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that would suit someone who is adaptable, proactive, and confident in handling a variety of tasks.
Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description!
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture.
£25,193 FULL TIME, PERMENANT POST
Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Bar and Kitchen Supervisor. This is an exciting and challenging role within the organisation, central to helping us to deliver on our ambition to create excellent theatre and deliver a great visitor experience that excites audiences in Cardiff and beyond.
You will be required to ensure the effective and profitable delivery of our bar and kitchen service that supports and compliments Sherman Theatre objectives both in and outside of performance times and to assist the Bar & Kitchen Manager in delivering the day to day operation of the bar and kitchen services including functions and events.
This post is offered as a full time, permanent position. We will consider part time contracts for the right candidate.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 9 January 2026
Interviews to be held on Thursday 15 January 2026
If you require further information before you apply, please contact us by emailing recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk.
We want Sherman Theatre to be accessible to all and so it’s hugely important to us that our team at the theatre reflects the communities we serve across the city and beyond. We therefore particularly welcome applicants from diverse ethnic communities and D/deaf and disabled communities who are currently underrepresented within our team. Our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage.
For Welsh or English application packs, please visit www.shermantheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs/
Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and a Registered Charity.
Part-time, 14.8 hours
Permanent
Salary: Grade B - £11, 560 - £12,928
(£28,902 - £32,322 per annum – full time equivalent)
Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working in a hybrid way.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).
About this role
We are looking for a Research Co-ordinator to assist with the collection, compilation, analysis and presentation of data. The Research Co-ordinator will be able to aid in the provision of information and data that helps us to assess how effective we are being in meeting our objectives. This information can also be used to provide a wider understanding of the impact of the Arts Council’s funding, and of the activities that it supports.
As a public body, the Arts Council strives to manage its affairs to the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability. The Research Co-ordinator contributes to the Research & Evaluation team in achieving that goal.
About you
The successful candidate will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline containing formal training in statistical theory and research methods, and/or have significant experience with demonstrable ability in a statistics related field.
The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise, working effectively under pressure is essential along with good communication skills and a commitment to high standards of customer care.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. Upon appointment we can support you to learn, develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable joining the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.
Disability confident Scheme
The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Please refer to the Gov.uk Disability Confident Employer Scheme link for further details.
How to apply
Please submit the Application Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. Please complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form via the Microsoft Forms link that can be found in the application form.
If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Flexible working
In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Please clearly state your proposal for working anything other than the advertised hours in your covering email upon submitting your application.
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 07 January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 22nd January 2026 (online)
We’re thrilled to announce five paid artist residencies for the next Newport Live Act Fringe Festival — a celebration of bold ideas and boundary-pushing performance.
If your work lives anywhere in the world of performance—Theatre, Dance, Circus, Puppetry, Physical Theatre, Clown, Comedy, Performative Installation, Immersive or Site-Specific work, or any hybrid you’ve invented yourself—we want to hear from you. If you consider what you do to be performance, this call-out is for you.
For two weeks, each artist, company, or collaboration will take over a space in the heart of Newport. These spaces are as varied as the artists we hope to welcome: museums, libraries, pub theatres, shop units, outdoor corners of the city, and unexpected places waiting to be transformed. Windows can become stages, lobbies can become landscapes—traditional or experimental, the city is yours to play with.
Adnodd is looking for a bilingual, organised Commissioning and Quality Officer with a passion for education to join our commissioning and quality team.
This is an opportunity to be part of a talented team that influences and shapes how educational resources are developed and used in Wales.
Sounds like the job for you? Apply now!
Salary: £34,011 (4 point salary scale to £36,182)
Location: Remote/Home-working
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Closing date: 12 midday 8 January 2026
Interview and Assessment: 15 January 2026, Cardiff
Take a look at the full job description and apply:
Closing date: 08/01/2026
Oriel Myrddin, Carmarthenshire’s centre for contemporary visual art, craft and design is recruiting for a Marketing Assistant.
Oriel Myrddin’s new Marketing Assistant will play a key role in expanding our reach and engagement, ensuring all communications are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. They will also support the delivery of marketing campaigns across all channels.
Reporting to the Engagement Manager, the Marketing Assistant will help implement agreed campaign plans; creating and designing print materials such as leaflets and brochures, managing distribution, and promoting the gallery and its activities online through social media and other digital platforms.
This is an exciting time for Oriel Myrddin with a new team coming together to engage communities across Carmarthenshire and beyond in excellent contemporary visual art, craft and design.
We are also proud to be a partner venue in CELF, the national contemporary art gallery for Wales project accessing the national collections of Amgueddfa Cymru and the National Library for the people of Wales.
Contract: This is a part-time, permanent contract Hours: 10-15 hours per week (averaged across a year) Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata and depending on experience
Storiel Development Officer
This is a temporary post until October 2026, however there is a possibility it could be extended
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Megan Cynan Corcoran on 01286679822
Interview date - 12/01/2026
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 06/01/2026
If you are successfully shortlisted for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
WAHWN is seeking an individual who brings expertise and who can work at pace to support the effective and efficient delivery, tracking and reporting across our Stepping In programme and can manage relationships with multiple partners and mentee practitioners. The role will include working with project partners, external trainers and practitioners, mentors, mentee practitioners, project evaluator and WAHWN team to deliver the project, including delivery and project reporting from end-to-end.
Role: Programme Manager, fixed term contract February – December 2026.
Reports to: WAHWN Chief Executive Officer, Angela Rogers
Location: Wales. Blended remote and in-person work expected.
Fee: £9000 (inclusive of VAT) based on 36 days @ £250 per day
Access Costs: WAHWN encourages its workforce to describe their access requirement through an access rider and will endeavour to meet identified needs to be negotiated
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 12th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 19th January 2026 (on Zoom)
Sound Progression, one of Wales’s leading youth music organisations, has opened applications for a new Artist Manager Trainee role as part of its InMotion2Industry programme, funded by Arts Council of Wales and the Ed Sheeran Foundation.
This year-long freelance opportunity offers hands-on experience for an aspiring creative professional interested in gaining practical skills in artist management, release planning, digital marketing, live event coordination and industry networking. The role includes structured mentoring from Sound Progression’s leadership team alongside guidance from a range of respected industry professionals.
Based in Cardiff, Sound Progression delivers more than 150 hours of free music activity each week across seven Cardiff Youth Service centres, supporting young people aged 11–25 to develop their confidence, skills and artistic identity. The organisation has a strong track record of nurturing emerging talent, providing platforms through showcases, festivals and partnerships with venues such as Clwb Ifor Bach, Green Man, Big Love and In It Together.
The Artist Manager Trainee will play a key role in supporting up to eight emerging Welsh artists to build their profiles, release new music and develop their careers. The programme is designed to broaden access to the music industries by developing new, inclusive pathways into employment and professional practice.
Sound Progression welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and is particularly keen to hear from those who are currently underrepresented within the creative and cultural sectors in Wales. Welsh speakers are also encouraged to apply.
Contract: Freelance, January–December 2026Fee: £19,500 pro rata (£15/hr, 25 hours per week including some evenings/weekends)Location: Cardiff and partner venues, with some remote workingDeadline for applications: 5.30pm, Monday 12 January 2026Interviews: Friday 16 January 2026 at Grassroots, Cardiff city centre
ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.
Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.
Sitting in the heart of the Copr Bay development, Swansea Arena is a landmark 3,500 capacity multi-purpose indoor arena which opened its doors in March 2022. Hosting some of the most recognised names in live music, comedy and theatre, the fully-modular arena also hosts e-sports, conferences and events.
As a Casual Technician, you will have the opportunity to assist a vast amount of shows within different aspects of the entertainment industry. Such as High-profile music productions, large name comedy and critically acclaimed live theatre productions. Successful candidates will be involved in all aspects of the technical team's work - including working on live performances as well as events, expos, conferences. They will also help contribute to the maintenance of the arena’s systems and equipment back and front of house.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the venue team, and ensure a warm welcome to the high-profile artists often bringing their events to Swansea
Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description!
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture.
Contract: Fixed term up to 30 September 2028 (subject to a three-month probationary period) Responsible to: Head of Engagement Responsible for: Freelance practitioners and volunteers (Assemble Creative Learning programme) Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)Hours: 24 hours per week (TOIL). Some weekend and evening work will be necessary Location: Candidates will be based in the office at Chapter in Cardiff. We offer a hybrid model, which means that, when possible, you can also work from homeDeadline: midday on 5 January 2026Interviews: Friday 16 January 2026
Purpose of role
The Inclusion Producer will strategically lead, manage and coordinate the Assemble programme in Cardiff, ensuring it’s delivered effectively, inclusively and to the highest standard.
This is a project management and partnership role, responsible for planning, logistics, recruitment, evaluation and relationship management rather than hands-on facilitation or delivery.
Working closely with the National Youth Theatre’s National Inclusion Producer and Inclusion Producers in other UK regions, the post holder will oversee a local team of freelance practitioners and volunteers to deliver creative workshops, training, trips and work experience placements for young people aged 18-25.
You’ll build robust relationships with education institutions (including FE colleges, universities and adult learning providers), as well as community and cultural organisations, ensuring that D/deaf, Disabled, Learning Disabled and Neurodiverse young people can access creative opportunities and progression routes.
Through excellent organisation, communication and partnership management, the Inclusion Producer will make Cardiff’s strand of Assemble a model of best practice that contributes actively to the programme’s national impact.
Closing date: 05/01/2026