Trainee facilitator
Script East Midlands Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are currently looking for a friendly, creative and proactive Paid Intern to join ScriptEM, to support our Free Playwriting Course at Blackfrairs Theatre, Boston (Lincolnshire), across in-person and online events.
This placement is ideal for students, recent graduates or individuals interested in working in theatre, culture and/or educational environments.
This is a paid placement designed to provide insight into arts facilitation and cultural engagement, with a specific focus on theatre, in which the intern will receive mentoring and hands-on experience in the delivery of an arts education project.
An opportunity to gain hands on experience in developing and delivering arts learning activity, this placement will help one individual to discover their voice as facilitator, whilst building relationships with leading regional cultural organisations.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and will provide accommodations as necessary.
Job Requirements
Ages 18+ with a right to work in the UK. No previous experience is necessary. We are looking for a friendly and approachable individual, with a can-do attitude, based in or close to Boston. You will be fully briefed by the team so you are confident in your role.
This position will consist of:
Assisting 4 playwriting workshops at Blackfriars Theatre, Boston
Assisting 1 x 2 hour online playwriting social
1 x 1 hour online mentoring session with ScriptEM founder at the beginning of the project
1 x 1 hour online group mentoring session with ScriptEM founder and other Paid Interns, at the end of the project
£480 total fee inclusive of all expenses.
Applicants must be available on the following Wednesday evenings for in-person sessions (6-9pm) at Blackfriars Theatre: 7th October, 4th November, 18th November, 2nd December.
Online session dates TBC
Application deadline 04/09/26 5pm
Applicants will be informed of outcome by 08/09/26 5pm
Role to begin 07/10/26
Job Responsibilities
Assisting in session set up and take down
Supporting learners during creative education sections, across accessibility and inclusivity
Helping in delivery of learner evaluation processes
Contributing ideas to the evolution of the education project, including developing & leading writing materials and exercises
Discovering your voice as facilitator through mentoring and hands-on opportunities
Taking leadership in creativity
Providing advocacy for ScriptEM, partners and the project
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trainee facilitator
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trainee facilitator
Job: Trainee facilitator
Organisation: Script East Midlands
Postcode: PE21 6HP
How to Apply
Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/wsjsFri3aMn9Mv1NA
Applicants may then be asked to take part in an online interview over Zoom
- Contact name: Hugh Dichmont
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Script East Midlands
Nottingham-based writer-led organisation, supporting scriptwriters based in the East Midlands, UK.