What's on
From family support, fitness classes and learning to art exhibitions, festivals and talks, our activities are wide and far reaching.
We believe in people’s ability to lead their own change, and shape the world for the better.
Learning can happen everywhere and should be available to everyone. As well as our youth mentoring and tutoring sessions, we help people get ready for employment and support those who want to take their business to the next level.
We provide small enterprises with the space and support they need to thrive. Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf are home to independent designer-makers, restaurants and shops, with around 1,000 people employed in these businesses on our site.
From our over 50s art group to arts and crafts in stay 'n' play sessions to the wonderful art that comes out of our youth clubs, we give people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to get creative.
Employment opportunities
Family Service Manager, Camberwell and Dulwich Children’s and Family Centres
Fixed Term 12-month Contract 36 hours per week
This role would suit a dynamic, professional and experienced Family Service Manager with a 'can-do' attitude who wants to work for a wonderful Children's and Family Centre. The role features excellent development opportunities in an environment with a holistic approach to early years learning.
Closing deadline: Friday 5th March 2021
For more information, please see here: https://www.dulwichwood.com/aardvarkcc/vacancies
2 x Community Family Workers, Camberwell and Dulwich Children’s and Family Centres
Fixed Term one year contract 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
These two roles would suit enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individuals. Potential applicants must have relevant qualifications in Early Years/IDVA or Health and Social Care and a professional standard of knowledge, skills and understanding along with the flexibility to participate in a changing environment.
Closing deadline: Friday 5th March 2021
For more information, please see here: https://www.dulwichwood.com/aardvarkcc/vacancies/
Theatre Artistic Coordinator, Draper Together
Part-time Fixed Term Contract 15 March to 30 June 2021
Elephant and Castle-based community-cohesion charity Draper Together is looking for a Theatre Artistic Coordinator to help digitise and bring their productions online, as well as a list of other duties. This is a great opportunity for anyone with experience or interest in the arts and social media technology to work on an important community project.
For more information and to apply, please see here: https://www.drapertogether.org/work-with-us
Community Digital Coordinator, Draper Together
Part-time Fixed Term Contract: 15 March to 30 June 2021
SE1 community-centred charity Draper Together are also looking for a Community Digital Coordinator to to lead the development on a series of online tools which reflect their work, as well as engage with their membership, develop an online platform to showcase their activities and other responsibilities. This role is would suit those with great passion for arts and social media.
For more information and to apply, please see here: https://www.drapertogether.org/work-with-us
Production Team Assistant Internship, Theatre Peckham
One year internship from 30th April 2021
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 25th March
Interviews: Week of 29th March
Theatre Peckham in conjunction with the Jack Petchy Award are looking for young people aged 16 - 24 claiming Universal Credit to join their team as a Production Team Assistant for a one year internship. Roles include Marketing Assistant, Admin Assistant, Creative Learning Assistant, Development Officer or Assistant Producer.
For more information and job descriptions, please see here: https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/vacancies
Workshop Assistant, Drawing Room
Part time - 3 year project
Closing date for applications: 9am 15th March
Interviews: Week commencing 15th March
The Workshop Assistant is an exciting new position where successful applicants will become a core member of the Drawing Room Engagement team. The Assistant will work predominantly on ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, an ambitious three-year programme engaging children, teachers and families through artist-led projects, invigorating drawing practice within primary education and making positive change within our local community.
For more information and job descriptions, please see here: https://www.communitysouthwark.org/news/workshop-assistant-role-at-drawing-room-gallery
Here for Work
The Here for Work employment programme provides practical advice, connects you with job opportunities and provides mentors that will stick with you, be your side, helping you to thrive on the journey ahead. The programme is FREE and open to anyone aged 16+ who needs support.
Contact St John's Waterloo for more information
Senior Community Worker, 1st Place
Full time - 35 hours per week
1st Place are looking for a Senior Community Worker to join their busy Family and Children Centre. The role involves undertaking casework with families to assess needs, work collaboratively with multiple agencies and promote, engage and facilitate access to the children's centre programmes. For the job specification, please see here.
For more information, please see here: Job vacancies — 1st Place UK
Assistant Early Educator, 1st Place
Full time - 36 hours per week
1st Place are recruiting an Assistant Early Educator to provide a stimulating, safe, caring and environment for children that meet their emotional and social needs, including those with SEND, participate in the key person system and work as a team to meet the needs of children as individuals through a safe, engaging and innovative approach. For the job specification, please see here.
For more information, please see here: Job vacancies — 1st Place UK
Senior Early Educator, 1st Place
Term-time only - 36 hours per week
1st Place are looking for a Senior Early Educator to be part of a team responsible for providing a stimulating, caring and safe learning environment for children from 0-5 years of age. The candidate will work closely with the manager in provide a stimulating, safe, caring and inclusive environment for children which meets their emotional, intellectual, social and physical needs. For the job specification, please see here.
For more information, please see here: Job vacancies — 1st Place UK
IARS Institute - User Engagement Coordinator (Internship)
Full-time, 1 year fixed-term contract
Independent Academic Research Studies International Institute (IARS) are looking for a User Engagement Coordinator to develop their engagement with young people and other groups who use our services, in order to help support our work with marginalised communities, helping us to grow our impact nationally and internationally. For more information or to apply, please see their website here: https://www.iars.org.uk/online/2021/03/04/ready-for-a-challenge/
Rambert - Head of Participation and Community (Maternity cover)
Full or part-time - TBC
Closing date: Monday 29th March
Rambert Dance company are looking for a Head of Participation and Community to provide maternity cover. The role entails providing leadership for the Participation and Community team in line with Rambert’s strategic direction, overseeing the team’s core activity with a focus on Community projects such as the citizen-led Creative Community, Dance for Health & Wellbeing, and Artist-in-Residence project, but also including Rambert Home Studio, classes and courses, and our national schools offer.
For the job specification and application, please see here: https://www.rambert.org.uk/about-us/jobs-auditions/head-of-participation-and-community-maternity-cover/
Rambert - Open call: Freelance dance and movement teachers
Flexible hours
Closing date: 10am Monday 5th April
Rambert Dance Company are also looking for flexible dance teachers, who will be responsible for the design and delivery of engaging and relevant participatory dance and movement experiences at Rambert studios, at partner venues and online for Rambert Home Studio. Teachers will bring their lived experience and knowledge of the social history of dance to deliver experiences that open up what dance and movement is.
For the job specification and application, please see here: https://www.rambert.org.uk/about-us/jobs-auditions/open-call-freelance-dance-and-movement-teachers/
Rambert Dance - Kickstarter Scheme: 6-month Assistant to Producing & Tech Teams placement
Hours TBC
Rambert Dance are looking for young people aged 16 - 24 to apply for their Kickstarter Scheme as a 6-month Assistant to Producing and Tech Teams. This is a great opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in a friendly, supportive environment. The role will include working on the creation and running of Rambert’s productions, supporting, shadowing and assisting on production logistics and maintaining the company’s studios and technical equipment.
Suitable candidates must be aged 16-24, currently be claiming Universal Credit and are required to apply through local Job Centres following a referral from their Work Coach.
To apply, please see here: https://www.rambert.org.uk/about-us/jobs-auditions/kickstarter-scheme-6-month-assistant-to-producing-tech-teams-placement/
Learning opportunities
Flickr Learning courses
We have spaces available on our Flickr learning courses on a range of subjects from Food and Hygiene to Safeguarding. The courses are great opportunities to learn and get a taster of fields you may be considering in exploring, or supplement to your own career.
Contact Laura for more information.
Morley College
Morley College have some great specialist short courses for adults starting this January. Whether you want to become a teaching assistant, an aspiring artist or want to improve your computer skills, Morley has a wide range of specialist short courses available for you to choose from.
