Creative Facilitator - Stage Door Programme
Immediate Theatre Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Creative Facilitator will work closely with our Artistic Director, Pathways Manager and other Freelance Facilitators to support, co-facilitate and where appropriate lead creative sessions with adult participants. During this period the Theatre Exchange over 60's group will be producing a short local tour of their new production to community venues, you will be a key part of the production team, helping to create the work, supporting the participants and ensuring the smooth running of the show.
You will also be asked to get involved in outreach work, identifying new partners and participants to engage in our programmes and be expected to carry out administrative tasks to support the monitoring of the work.
During this period we are also planning to create a support network for creative practitioners working with older people and this will provide an opportunity for the Trainee to meet other facilitators and receive training.
As part of Good Chance's Stage Door 11 the Creative Facilitator trainee will become part of a cohort of 11 trainees coming together to benefit from networking opportunities, skills development sessions, and masterclasses delivered by Good Chance.
This traineeship is offered as a professional development opportunity open specifically to people from a refugee or asylum seeking background with lived experience of forced displacement. We are looking for people who already have a strong foundation in creative practice and who are excited to continue developing these skills within a supportive professional environment.
Job Requirements
Experience of participating in community/participatory arts
Experience of working with and developing positive relationships with older people
An interest in developing the skills to work with people with complex needs
Ability to communicate clearly in English to engage with participants
An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to work evenings and occasional weekends
A flexible, positive approach
Good teamworking skills
Good listening and empathetic skills
Good reliability and time keeping
Basic IT skills
Job Responsibilities
Support the planning and delivery of creative workshops with adults (30-59) and older people (60+) including: ongoing weekly workshops/rehearsals on Monday evenings with the Theatre Exchange group; 6 x weekly creative workshops in two health settings and supporting taster sessions in community venues.
Support the production and tour of the Theatre Exchange annual show to local community centres including: acting as Assistant Director in rehearsals, organising costumes and props and setting up the space for performance, helping to coordinate rehearsal and performance schedules, assisting participants with travel arrangements.
Carry out outreach and development work to engage new partners and participants across our creative programmes for adults.
Support the establishment of a network of creative facilitators working with older people in East London.
Provide administrative support for the work ensuring participants are registered and helping with project monitoring & evaluation.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Creative Facilitator - Stage Door Programme
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Job: Creative Facilitator - Stage Door Programme
Job: Creative Facilitator - Stage Door Programme
Organisation: Immediate Theatre
Postcode: E8 2AA
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials to [email protected]:
A supporting statement - using the person specification as a guide, please outline why you are interested in the post and how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this role.
Your CV or a list of your experience (maximum 2 pages)
Confirmation that you fulfil the eligibility criteria with lived experience of forced displacement (i.e. have sought asylum or refuge in the UK)
Confirmation that you have completed the equal opportunities monitoring form which can be accessed here: (https://immediate-theatre.com/information/job-opportunities/).
- Contact name: Jo Carter
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Immediate Theatre
For 30 years, Immediate Theatre has worked with communities in Hackney and East London to ensure access for all to arts activities that break down barriers and engage people in debate. Immediate Theatre’s vision is for a society where questioning, articulate and motivated people create and collaborate to build thriving communities. Immediate Theatre’s purpose is to use theatre and the arts to help people engage with issues and concerns and to imagine the process of change.