Freelance Technical & Production Mentor

Job Summary

Freelance Technical & Production Mentor role with Spirix Creatives, Leigh (£300 per session). Lead the development & delivery of 10 practical sessions between September 2026 - July 2027 for a cohort of young people aged 16–22 interested in developing skills and experience of behind the scenes.

Job Description

Spirix Collective is seeking an experienced Tehcnical & Production Mentor to support a cohort of young people aged 16-22 as part of Spirix Creatives, a year-long creative development programme designed to give young people practical experience, skills and insight into the creative industries.

The Technical & Production Mentor will be responsible for planning and delivering 10 engaging, practical sessions focused on the behind-the-scenes roles involved in producing and delivering theatre, dance and live performance.

Working alongside the Spirix Creatives team, the post holder will bring their professional experience as a technical and production lead into the programme, giving young people a practical insight into what it takes to deliver a professional theatre or dance production. They will introduce participants to the technical and creative processes involved in bringing a production to life, building their confidence and understanding of the wide range of roles available behind the scenes.

Sessions may explore areas including technical management, lighting design and operation, sound, video and visual content, stage and backstage management, production management, producing, show calls, working with venues and technical teams, production planning, equipment and technical requirements, and coordinating the different departments involved in delivering a live performance.

We are looking for someone who is an experienced production professional, confident facilitator and passionate advocate for developing the next generation of creative talent.

Job Requirements

Essential experience: professional experience in theatre, dance, live events or a related production environment; experience of planning and delivering live creative projects; experience of working with young people aged 16-22; and the ability to lead engaging, practical workshops or learning sessions specialising in techncial/backstage/production.

Skills and knowledge: strong knowledge of the production process and the roles involved in delivering live performance; excellent organisation and project management skills; ability to communicate industry knowledge clearly and accessibly; strong facilitation skills; ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment; and a practical, solutions-focused approach to working with young people and creative teams.

Desirable: experience working across both theatre and dance; experience delivering workshops or training for young people; experience of working with emerging creatives; knowledge of the creative landscape.

Job Responsibilities

Plan and deliver up to 10 practical development sessions between September 2026 and July 2027, working with a cohort of young people aged 16-22.

Introduce participants to the professional production process and the range of roles, responsibilities and career opportunities within theatre, dance and live performance.
Design and facilitate engaging workshops based on your own professional experience.
Create opportunities for participants to gain practical, hands-on experience and develop confidence in applying production skills.
Share knowledge, advice and industry insight, helping participants understand potential career pathways and what it takes to work professionally in the creative industries.
Work collaboratively with the Spirix Creatives team to ensure sessions respond to the needs, interests and development of the young people.
Support an inclusive, welcoming and supportive learning environment, ensuring young people feel encouraged to participate.

Job Overview

Job Title: Freelance Technical & Production Mentor
Salary: £25k-£30k
Hours: Full time
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
Location:

North West

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Job: Freelance Technical & Production Mentor

Organisation: Spirix Collective

Postcode: WN7 1AW

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV.

Your cover letter should tell us about:

Your experience working in theatre/dance, live events or production.
The production knowledge and skills you could bring to the programme.
Examples of workshops or practical sessions you could offer the young people.
Your experience working with young people aged 16–22.
Why you are interested in working with Spirix Creatives.
Please send applications to [email protected] by 12pm on 11th September.

Spirix Collective is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for young people and removing barriers to participation in the creative industries. We particularly welcome applications from practitioners who are passionate about supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

Contact name: Josh Hawkins
Contact email: [email protected]

About Spirix Collective

Spirix Collective is a youth-led creative organisation based in Leigh, Wigan Borough, creating opportunities for young people to develop their creativity, confidence and skills through dance, performance and the wider creative industries.
We work with young people to create ambitious, high-quality creative work while providing practical opportunities to develop skills both on and off stage.

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