Jobs and Opportunities
Participation Manager
Reporting to: Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships Hours:
Hours: 37.5 (FT)
Pay: £33,000
Responsible For:
• Youth Theatre Coordinator (New role)
• Tramshed’s Participatory Workshop Practitioners
• Support Tutors
• Volunteers
• Placement and Work Experience Students
Key responsibilities:
• Delivering Vision
• Delivering and Managing Programme
• Managing Budgets
• Data and Monitoring
• Line Management
• Access
• Safeguarding
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The Participation Manager is a creative manager who is organised, detailed and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Understands and delivers the vision of Tramshed activities to inspire, involve and grow people through participation
• Project manages Tramshed Participation programmes that takes place at Tramshed venue in Woolwich and across the Borough of Greenwich including line-management
• Identifying areas of need, including new ways of engaging with young people considering and acting to remove barriers to access to the Tramshed community
• Co-leads safeguarding for Tramshed with the Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships
Read the full Job Description here.
How to apply
Please email a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description, along with your CV.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further, you may request a conversation with the Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships by emailing the contact below.
Tramshed reserves the right to close applications early.
DEADLINE 9:00am, 7th April
Interviews will take place on w/c 14th April in person.
Contact address for applications and questions is joe@tramshed.org
Youth Theatre Duty Manager and Coordinator
Reporting to: Participation Manager
Hours: 11 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (term time), every Saturday (8.30am till 4pm), with flexible additional hours.
Pay: £15 per hour
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The Youth Theatre Coordinator is an organised and proactive individual who ensures the smooth running of Youth Theatre sessions. They are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment for young participants, their families, and the creative team.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering Vision
Programme Support & Administration
Building & Venue Management
Safeguarding
Read the full Job Description here.
How to apply
Please email a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description, along with your CV.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further, you may request a conversation with the Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships by emailing the contact below.
Tramshed reserves the right to close applications early.
DEADLINE 9:00am, 7th April
Interviews will take place on w/c 14th April in person.
Contact address for applications and questions is joe@tramshed.org
Drop-in Youth Worker
Location: Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Rd, London SE18 6ES Duration: 30 Weeks, Fridays during term time, 3-6pm Start Date: 2nd May 2025, with additional training events on 16th and 23rd April 6-8pm. Salary: £25/hr
About Tramshed: Tramshed is a community arts hub based in the heart of Woolwich, South East London. We offer performing arts programmes for young people and for adults with learning disa-bilities. We are home to numerous and diverse community groups. We believe that crea-tive experiences can remove barriers between us, connect us and positively enrich our lives. We want to be the force for that change in our community - inspiring, challenging and entertaining people of all ages and from all backgrounds. We are a registered charity, and our mission is to be the beating heart of our community and to use the arts as an agent for change.
The Role: We are looking for two experienced and motivated individuals to join our team and work with our Friday Youth Drop-In sessions. Working as a team alongside the session lead, you will create a fun, safe space where young people feel respected, accepted and heard. You will support the delivery of creative activities, mentorship, and outreach programs, and work closely with the young people in our community.
Key Responsibilities
· Attend every Friday Drop-in session from 3-6pm.
· Attend and contribute to our briefing at the start and end of every session.
· Help set up the space for the Drop-in and clear up after each session.
During the drop in:
o Oversee an area, as directed by the session lead
o Get to know the young people
o Plan and deliver games for young people as appropriate
o Gather feedback from young people
o Offer support, encouragement and signposting (appropriate training will be pro-vided)
o Occasional first aid lead (appropriate training will be provided)
o Occasional safeguarding deputy (appropriate training will be provided)
o Respond as per drop-in procedures to any incident and as directed by the Ses-sion lead
· Feed back to the team relevant information from young people and the session
· Attend a termly line management with the session lead
· Attend a termly team meeting and training
· Attend all training sessions
· Follow the child protection guidelines
About You: We’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable about working with young people, and ready to make a positive impact on our team.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have significant experience working with young people
· Have the ability to listen without judgement
· Have the ability to be sensitive in difficult situations
· Be team-oriented in their approach
· Be proactive
· Able to perform well under pressure
· Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Be open to learning and adaptable
Background: Tramshed's Friday Drop-in is an inclusive, open-access youth group for secondary school-aged individuals (11-18 years old). The session runs from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and offers a variety of activities, including tabletop games, Ping-Pong, and access to Switch consoles. Additionally, we occasionally host workshops, such as drumming or theatre-based ses-sions, and provide hot meals, snacks, and fruit for the participants.
How to apply: To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Joe Cocklin, Participation Manager, on joe@tramshed.org.
Application deadline: Thursday 3rd April 2025 at midnight.
Interview date: Friday 11th April 2025.
Please let us know in your application if you are unable to attend an interview between the hours of 2pm-6pm on 11th April.
Please also confirm that you can attend the training events on 16th and 23rd April, 6pm-8pm at Tramshed.