Jumped Up Theatre is recruiting Young Leaders aged 18-25 to join New Creatives, our programme supporting young people to create original theatre about the environment.
New Creatives is a free programme for young people in Peterborough, aged 16-24, who want to create exciting events and projects with professional artists. We meet weekly from October to May, working together on projects that tackle local environmental issues. It's a fun, supportive space to build skills, share ideas, and make real change through art and performance.
As a Young Leader, you'll work alongside a professional artist to plan and support workshops, contribute your own creative ideas, and gain real experience producing professional theatre. You'll also support and mentor a group of younger creatives as they develop their own ideas and create a new piece of work.
Key opportunities:
- Facilitation training
- A professional credit for your CV and Spotlight
- Experience of making and producing theatre
- The chance to share work locally in Peterborough and at Camden Fringe
- The opportunity to grow your network
At a glance:
- Pay: £13.45 per hour, the Real Living Wage
- Dates: Late October 2026 - August 2027
- Commitment: 2.5 hours per week during term time
- Location: Peterborough, with performance opportunities in Peterborough and at Camden Fringe
This role is offered on a self-employed basis. You will be responsible for declaring this income and paying your own tax and National Insurance.
We particularly welcome applications from people who have experienced barriers to entering the arts, or who don't often see themselves represented in the theatre industry.
You can apply in whatever format works best for you - written form, video, or audio recording.
Full details, the job pack and the option to submit a video or audio application are available at jumpeduptheatre.com/vacancies.
Interviews will take place in the first week of October 2026, with questions shared in advance.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 2.5 per week
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to a weekly programme from October 2026 to August 2027?
- Tell us a little about yourself and your creative interests
- Why does the Young Leader opportunity interest you?
- What would you like to learn or develop through this role?
- Tell us about a time you worked with or supported other people. This doesn't need to be a creative or theatre example, it could be from school, work, sport, family, volunteering, or anywhere else.
Location:
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (required)
Work Location: In person
