Paid jobs in arts, culture and heritage

Community Arts Producer - Rising Sun Arts Centre

The Rising Sun Arts Centre is hiring a part-time Community Arts Producer role for a Billboards Project, in partnership with Adfree Cities (Bristol). The producer will deliver a targeted project in Reading, whereby local communities are invited to stage an arts takeover of billboard and advertising space in Reading.

This is a pilot 9-month project with all administration, office hours, workshops and community events based at the Rising Sun Arts Centre. The project will establish an exemplar, to help develop an understanding of what works, and will hopefully enable the Rising Sun and partner organisations to deliver similar projects in the future.

Salary: £34,000 pro rata FTE. (1-2 days per week, part-time) 
Length of Contract: October 2026 – May 2027 
Application Deadline: 5pm on Mon 14 September 2026 
Interviews will be held on w/c Mon 21 September 2026

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Roles at Reading Rep Theatre

Technical and Buildings Manager

£32,610 per annum | Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week

Reading Rep Theatre is looking for an experienced, practical and collaborative Technical and Buildings Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our theatre.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of our productions, visiting work, hires and events, while also taking the lead on the safe and effective running of our building. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being on the tools as much as they enjoy making sure everything behind the scenes is organised, safe and running smoothly.

This role would suit an experienced theatre technician who is ready to take wider responsibility for the technical and building operation of a small, ambitious producing theatre. You’ll need strong practical theatre experience, good organisational and communication skills, experience of managing people and budgets, and a sound working knowledge of Health & Safety. Experience of theatre and building
maintenance is also important.

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent relevant Health & Safety training is required, or you must be willing to complete IOSH Managing Safely within three months of starting. You should also be willing to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshal training.

Deadline: 2 September 2026 at 7pm

• For more information download the job pack here 

• When applying please complete this Equal Opportunities Form

Place Partnership Project Lead

Reading Rep Theatre is looking for a freelance Project Lead to help set up and begin delivery of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub, our Arts Council England Place Partnership.

Although contracted by Reading Rep Theatre as grant holder, the role is explicitly partnership-facing and will work across the agreed governance structures of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub. The programme aims to build a joined-up pathway from early cultural engagement into paid work in the creative and screen industries, with a particular focus on underrepresented young people aged 14–24.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, relationship-led and confident working across multiple organisations. This role is about getting the partnership working well, supporting co-design, setting up clear systems and ensuring the firstphase of delivery is ready to progress.

£225 per day 

9-month freelance contract | Equivalent of 1.5 days per week, with working patterns to be agreed in line with programme and partnership needs

We will operate a rolling recruitment basis with the role closing 31st August.

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Ballet Teacher Wanted - Reading School of Dance

Do you love helping young dancers grow in confidence and technique?
Does seeing students improve bring you real joy?

We’re looking for a passionate ballet teacher to join our team of dedicated dance educators. You’ll be working with a group of talented, driven students who are aiming for full-time dance college and beyond.

Classes are Mondays 5–7pm (with potential to expand)

If this interests you, get in touch by emailing josie.norman@readingschoolofdance.com for more information!

Roles with Berkshire Music Trust

Working at Berkshire Music Trust is highly rewarding – as a music charity, their aim is to enhance and enrich the lives of children, young people, and adults through the unrivalled range of musical opportunities they offer. They currently have some job opportunities for Reading and the surrounding area:

• Peripatetic Music Teachers in various music areas
• Fundraising and Marketing Manager
• Partnership and Inclusion Manager

Head to Work for us - Berkshire Music Trust (berksmusictrust.org.uk) to find out more and apply.

Freelance drama teachers - StageAbility Reading

Attention Drama Teachers of Reading, Wokingham and surrounding areas!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN, INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE DRAMA SCHOOL TO WORK WITH? PERHAPS YOU’RE NEW TO THE AREA?

I am looking for inspiring freelance drama teachers to join our committed team at StageAbility to deliver our drama clubs to primary schools in and around the Reading and Wokingham area.

At StageAbility, we believe that every child can benefit from a drama class, particularly the most shy! Our classes focus on developing confidence and self-esteem first and foremost, so much of our class is based around fun games and drama activities.

Requirements of the role:

• Experience in teaching drama to children aged 4-11.

• Enhanced DBS certificate. (StageAbility can process this for right candidate.)

• First Aid certification is preferred

• Safeguarding certificate

• Available some weekdays from 3pm

• Registered self-employed

£30 for the first hour, £20 per hour thereafter

Please email a copy of your CV, along with an explanation of how you share our vision to jackie@stageability.co.uk

For more about StageAbility and our programmes visit our website

Dance Instructors Wanted

Bespoke Dance and Functions are looking for dance teachers in Reading to cover hen party dance classes. All music/choreography/props are provided and they pay £50 per 90 min dance class.

Interested? Drop them an email or fill in the online application form.