Arts, heritage and creative industries

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Harness your passion and creativity to carve out an exciting career in the arts, heritage and creative industries.

Explore the creative arts to express your vision in various media. Dive into media, journalism, broadcasting and publishing to shape narratives that inform and inspire the public. Innovate in design, including graphic and digital design, illustration and animation. Or make your mark in fashion and interior design, creating trends and unique and inspiring spaces. Embrace the spotlight in performing arts, whether on stage or roles behind the scenes. Preserve and celebrate history in cultural heritage roles, such as museum curation and archival work.

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  • Stafford House Study Holidays (Summer Staff 2026) - Various locations

    Employer: Stafford House Summer
    Application closing date: 26 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London, Poole, Cambridge, City of Canterbury, Northampton, Oakham, London, Thorpe Underwoods Greater London United Kingdom
    Are you looking for work that’s fun and exciting over the 2026 summer holidays? Something a little different to the norm? If so, come and join our Stafford House Study Holidays team!

    Not only is it a great way to earn money, but you'll also gain transferable employment skills and valuable experience that may help you advance in your chosen career. You'll make new friends, and let’s not forget, it’s a lot of fun too!

  • Junior Account Manager - Bath

    Employer: We Are Reach - Creative Agency
    Application closing date: 9 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bath Bath and North East Somerset, England United Kingdom
    Following a year focused on outreach and new business development, we’re entering an exciting period of growth. We’re looking for a Junior Account Manager to join our team in Bath.

  • Heritage Project Trainee (Training Programme) - Bristol

    Employer: 1625 Independent People
    Application closing date: 22 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund we are transforming Kingsley Hall - our charity’s base and Grade 2* listed building - into a welcoming space that will provide training, support and housing for young people who have been homeless, at risk of homelessness or are leaving care.

  • UWE Internship 2025–2026 - Wildscreen Storytelling Intern - Bristol

    Employer: Wildscreen
    Application closing date: 15 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We’re seeking a Storytelling Intern to support us in producing creative, audience-focused content that engages and inspires.

  • 2026 Placement - Learning Support Worker - Cranleigh, South East

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 17 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    JigsawPlus adult day centre for autistic learners aged 18 and over, is now recruiting for their sought after 1-year paid placements for university students who are looking to develop their careers in psychology and social care. Placement Students will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of supporting autistic adults to grow life skills whilst accessing a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis.

  • 2026 Placement - Trainee SEN Teacher - Cranleigh, South East

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 17 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    Jigsaw School, a day school for autistic children aged 4-19, is now recruiting for their sought after 1 year paid placements for university students, who are looking to develop a careers in psychology and special educational needs. Placement students will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of teaching and supporting autistic children whilst accessing a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education and Behaviour Analysis.

  • Volunteering (Unpaid) - Podcast Co-ordinator - Edinburgh

    Employer: Held In Our Hearts
    Application closing date: 16 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom
    We are looking for someone who can volunteer an hour or 2 each week to co-ordinate and oversee our podcast for bereaved parents.

  • General Crew (Pink Moon Festivals) - Various locations

    Employer: Pink Moon Events
    Application closing date: 12 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Work at the UK’s Biggest Summer Festivals – Earn Up to £900/Week!

    Do you want to spend your summer working at some of the UK’s most iconic music festivals?

    Do you want to make money, memories, and friends all at the same time?

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