Event date: Thu, 25th Jun 2026 to Mon, 27th Jul 2026
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Event Summary
TRAINEESHIP JOB OPPORTUNITY: Activate Performing Arts are hiring a Projects Assistant in Dorset to support our exciting programme of activities and events. Made possible through Artswork’s Breakthrough scheme, this new role is for those wanting the opportunity to help make creative things happen.
Event Description
We believe extraordinary moments connect and uplift us all. Our mission is to create opportunities for everyone through the performing arts. We have created a new role in our team for a Projects Assistant in Dorset to support on our exciting programme of activities and events. This role is made possible through Artswork's Breakthrough scheme. If you are as passionate about performance as we are, and you have always wanted an opportunity to help make things happen, then this could be the role for you. You'll support our team across a range of exciting projects and assist us to work with communities from a range of backgrounds. You'll work on our creative community projects, schools and youth projects in locations across Dorset. And support our events and talent development for local creatives. We'll provide you with a workplace mentor, plus training and support for any access requirements you have. Through Artswork you will also access to a pre-employability training programme, coaching, one-to-one sessions and a peer network. _____________________ Essential things we are looking for are below. You will: -Be aged 18-25 and eligible to apply under the Breakthrough Scheme -Be passionate about live performance -Want a career in the arts -Work well in a team -Be a good communicator -Work well with people from a range of backgrounds -Manage your to-do-list well and have great organisational skills -Be hard-working and keen to listen and learn -Live in Dorset / Bournemouth / Christchurch / Poole. You should be working towards: -Developing your interest in and knowledge of project or event management -Gaining experience of computer applications e.g. Microsoft Office -Learning about professional communication. -You will need to be enthusiastic and creative, able to 'think on your feet'. Location: Dorchester office and out on site around Dorset Deadline: Monday 27th July 2026 at 11.45pm Interviews: Thursday 3rd September 2026 Ideal start: 28th Sep 2026
We exist to promote, support and produce performing arts projects in our communities.
We bring world-class events to unexpected places, like town centres, village squares, beaches and hilltops. And we’ve been doing it for over 30 years.
Our aim is to break down barriers and reach the widest possible audiences, while celebrating our natural landscape and sense of place.
Supporting our performing arts community is at the heart of everything we do.