Good Chance is offering a training and development opportunity for someone interested in working in theatre and the arts, who comes from a refugee or asylum-seeking background. 

The selected trainee will receive mentorship from both the Good Chance team and their line manager at CFT. This is a fixed-term trainee position, where the role will be fully integrated into the LEAP team and will involve collaboration between both organisations.

This opportunity is specifically intended for individuals with lived experience of displacement due to seeking asylum or refuge. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about the arts—no prior professional experience is necessary.

Join us for more information!

Have a read of the job description (you can download this below). If you want to find out more about this opportunity, as well as getting some advice on how to apply and meet some of the team, we are running an event in the Festival Theatre Foyer on:

• Saturday July 26:  10.30 – 12.30

When you arrive, please head to the right-hand side of the foyer.

We recommend registering for this open day event by emailing recruitment@cft.org.uk . You're welcome to bring your parents, carers or partner with you if you would like .

How to apply 

Firstly check you meet the eligibility criteria i.e. individuals with lived experience of displacement due to seeking asylum or refuge. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about the arts—no prior professional experience is necessary.  You will be asked to provide that evidence of status and eligibility to work in the UK with an online check if you are shortlisted for interview, or you can bring it along to the open day if you plan to attend. 

When you're ready to apply, please send your covering letter or video to  recruitment@cft.org.uk  by Friday 8 August. Remember to say which role you are applying for as we have other recruitment happening alongside this post. 

In your cover letter or video, please tell us: 

• What interests you about this role? 
• What would you like to learn or experience from this opportunity?
• Why do you think you’d be a great fit for the traineeship?
• Any experience you have with theatre, or any jobs or volunteering you’ve done that you'd like to share.

(Up to 500 words) 

And also:  

• What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 
• What hobbies or personal achievements are you proud of? 

We’d like to get a sense of who you are beyond your work experience. 

(Up to 250 words) 

If you need a change to be made to help you with your application, please contact us at  recruitment@cft.org.uk. Please tell us what changes or help you might need. We are here to support you.