Projects Assistant | Breakthrough Traineeship | 18-25

Projects Assistant | Breakthrough Traineeship | 18-25

Activate Performing Arts

Artform: Combined arts
Event date: Thu, 25th Jun 2026 to Mon, 27th Jul 2026
South West

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 "> published -

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

Event Overview

  • Event Title: Projects Assistant | Breakthrough Traineeship | 18-25
  • Type: Open call
  • Date: Thu, 25th Jun 2026 to Mon, 27th Jul 2026
  • Location:
    South West

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How to Book

Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026 at 11.45pm
Interviews: Thursday 3rd September 2026, Dorchester

To Apply for this job, you must apply via the Artswork website: https://artswork.org.uk/opportunities/breakthrough-projects-assistant-dorchester

A BSL version of the application pack is available on the Activate website.

You can submit answers in alternative formats such as video and audio.

If you have any access requirements or need any help with your application, please contact us.