We're hiring! Associate Director (Engagement and Participation)

Could you be the newest member of the Eastern Angles team?

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director (Engagement and Participation) to take a lead role in making sure Eastern Angles provides an accessible and welcoming environment for young people, community groups and audiences to interact with the company. We are seeking someone who is confident in working with people in a facilitation role and as a theatre director, who can be a warm and consistent point of contact at events for children, young people and artists who may experience barriers to access.

You will provide support and opportunities for people to engage with the company, including audiences attending our shows, our associate artists, board and other staff and volunteers as required.

You will have a creative role in developing bespoke supporting resources for all public-facing activity. You will support the company in implementing best practice in access and wellbeing for all, which is part of our commitment to Radical Hospitality, the “practice of putting extraordinary effort and emphasis on making people feel welcome [...] and breaking down barriers that prevent people from participating in an effort, campaign, or community”, which underpins our work.

This post is open to applicants who have an understanding and appreciation of barriers to working in the arts.

Eastern Angles aims to build on being a theatre involving and inspiring everyone in our diverse community In Ipswich, Peterborough and on Tour.

In Ipswich, across East Anglia and Peterborough, we stage a wide range of socially-engaged, local and international stories. We’re looking for a proactive Associate Director (Engagement and Participation) to play a vital role in that mission. 

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How to apply: Please write a Covering Letter, indicating how you would fulfil the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification, together with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and a copy of your CV to jake@easternangles.co.uk. 

Links to video or voice note statements are also welcomed (max length 3 minutes). For more information please ring 01473 218202. To request any documents in alternative accessible formats please contact jake@easternangles.co.uk detailing the requirements. 

Application deadline: 12 midnight, Thursday 21st September