Our vision is for children, young people, and students from all walks of life to thrive in our city. They will be able to experience and help shape Derby’s cultural landscape on every platform and through this, develop their skills, life chances and fulfil their highest ambitions.
Our mission is to build sustainable and productive partnerships between cultural venues, education settings, local businesses and other local organisations that enable all children, young people, and students to thrive.
MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary: £24,830 (pro rata for 16 hours a week)
Hours: 16 hours a week. (Occasional evening, weekend and bank holiday working may be required)
Contract: Contracted until March 2026 with possibility to extend
Holiday:28 days, including bank holidays (pro rata for 16 hours a week and contract length)
Probation: Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Notice: One Month.
Benefits: Derby Theatre operates a NEST contributory pension scheme, Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability), Cycle to Work scheme.
Equal Opportunities Form
Please complete our Equal Opportunities Form when applying for your desired role. — You can begin the form HERE
BSL Intro
Purpose of Post
To coordinate the activity of the Plus One Programme, focusing primarily on the delivery and administration of our Creative Mentoring strand to ensure successful outcomes for the Plus One participant, meeting the targets in the project plan and coordinating the various strands which involve:
- Multi-disciplinary creative projects
- Access to free tickets and workshops
- Creative Mentoring Programme
- Work Experience Programme
- Training Programme for Artists and Participants
You will have a hot desk at Derby Theatre but will be asked to travel regularly between the partner venues.
You will work closely with the Community and Learning Producer (who will also line-manage this post) and who will oversee the work, as well as with key members of staff at the partner organisations.
You will need an understanding and experience of how to develop creative learning programmes, the needs of young people in care and have good partnership skills. We are looking for someone who is an excellent team player and able to take a creative lead.
How To Apply
1. Download an application form. You must fill in this form to apply as no CVs will be accepted.
2. You may choose to respond to the PERSONAL STATEMENT as a video or audio file. If so, please attach the files in an mp4 format, ensuring that they are no higher than 10MB or send via a we transfer link https://wetransfer.com/.
3. If you can, please save the file as a PDF with your name in the file name.
4. Download the ‘Candidate Welcome Pack‘ to find out more about Derby Theatre and what you can expect as an employee.
5. Read our guide to ‘Applying for a job at Derby Theatre’ for information about the application process
6. Email your completed application form or files to jobs@derbytheatre.co.uk
7. Please make sure you have completed the Equal Opportunities form. You can find this form HERE
Closing Date: Monday 23 June, 2025 at 9am.
Interview Date: Tuesday 1 July, 2025
We aim to actively champion and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all of those we work with and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
We positively encourage disabled people, people of African or Caribbean heritage, South Asian heritage, East Asian heritage, West Asian heritage, Central Asian heritage, South East Asian heritage and people of Middle East and North African heritage and those who have experienced racism. By the term ‘those who have experienced racism’, we are referring to individuals who have experienced discrimination based on the colour of their skin, race and/or their culture.
We guarantee to interview any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.