Exhibitors wanted! Share YOUR career experience. Shape THEIR future.
Ribston Hall High School Careers Fair: Tuesday 13th October
A 12-month studio residency for emerging artists in Gloucestershire (no cost). Open to emerging artists aged 18+ living in Gloucestershire, with no formal arts qualifications required and no upper age limit. Applications from artists and communities currently underrepresented within the arts are particularly welcomed.
Application Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026
Interviews: 24 & 25 November 2026
The Wilson, Cheltenham
This role sits at the heart of SVA to support SVA's team in building new audiences, deepening engagement with our artistic community, and strengthening our financial sustainability through earned income. We're looking for someone who loves visiting arts events, and feels at ease connecting with artists, visitors and audiences.
Application deadline: Wednesday 7th October, 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October
SVA
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys creating engaging content and working directly with communities. Working as part of our Community Engagement Team, you'll play a key role in delivering the project's communication plan and building connections between people and the heritage of Stroud’s canals.
CLOSING DATE: 11th October 2026 // INTERVIEW DATE: 20th & 21st October 2026
An exciting opportunity to help run and develop one of Stroud’s independent much loved arts and community venues. We’re seeking an organised, proactive community minded and commercially aware Freelance Interim Venue Manager to coordinate our small team, oversee operations and help grow venue use, income and local partnerships
8 hours per week | £25 per hour | Freelance
Initial 6-month contract | Formal review after 3 months
Closing date: Thursday 1 October
This exciting new role will support ‘That’s an Idea’; a new, radical and ambitious programme that seeks to make systemic change across Gloucestershire; embedding Arts and Culture into everyday life with creative activity that communities themselves design, value and lead.
3–5 days per week | Hybrid | Gloucestershire
£35,000–£40,000 FTE | 1-year contract with potential to extend
Closing date for applications 30th September 2026
The Music Works is expanding its team with two new opportunities and one permanent role spanning strategy, front-of-house and commercial development.
Chedworth Drama - A Christmas Carol - auditions 11th September.
Production runs 30th November to 5th December
Chedworth Village Hall
Apply for a 2026/27 AA2A residency at Gloucestershire College and gain access to specialist creative facilities, workshops and equipment across disciplines including printmaking, photography, film, textiles, illustration and digital technologies.
Applications close September 1st 2026
The Music Works is opening up places in its Creative Community for 18–30 year olds across Gloucestershire who are serious about music and the creative industries.
Sessions run Tuesdays, 6–8pm at The Music Works Gloucester Hub, and membership is £15. Spaces are limited, so get your application in by 25 August.
Gloucester
Opportunity for an experienced, independent, freelance Convenor to work in Gloucestershire.
Deadline for written, video or audio applications 12noon, Friday 4th September 2026.
Gloucestershire (monthly in-person meetings otherwise flexible)
Volunteer at Gloucester Guildhall’s Art & Language Café, a welcoming women-centred space for people who identify as women and are developing their English through conversation, creative activities, and social connection.
Applications close: Sun 30 Aug, 11:59pm
Application review: 30 Aug– 4 September
Gloucester
We are looking for members of the local community to support Gloucester's Official TedX event.
Application Deadline: 21st August
Gloucester
Stroud Town Council is looking for a graphic designer and illustrator – or a collaborative duo – to create a new community information board for Paganhill. This project is part of a wider Paganhill community landscaping and placemaking initiative, which works with local residents to improve public spaces, celebrate local identity and create a stronger sense of pride in the area.
Deadline 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 12 August 2026
Pagan Hill
As the Project and Wellbeing Officer, you will be an essential part of both the national and community and place teams.
Deadline:9am, Thursday 4 August 2026
Gloucester
Shape an inspiring craft participation programme. We're looking for a Participation Manager who can lead that programme into its next chapter, developing exciting new opportunities, building great relationships with tutors, and ensuring every participant has an outstanding experience.
Deadline for applications: 16th August 2026
BSO's Young Associates programme is a paid eight-month music leader training programme for 18-30 year olds based in the South West who are underrepresented in the arts. No music leading experience required – we’re looking for potential!
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview/audition on Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 September in Poole.
The Cheltenham Playhouse is seeking a Venue Technician to work within its Technical Department. We are a small team which provides technical support, advice and services to both the professional and amateur theatre and arts scene of Cheltenham.
The closing date for applications is 14th July (6pm).
The Cheltenham Playhouse
Seeking support with social media, digital content, marketing and administrative tasks for my varied work projects. Flexible regular hours, working out at 6 hours per week at £22 an hour.
Deadline Friday 10th July 2026
Stroud based
Travelling Light have two upcoming productions for 0-3’s and 4-11’s and their families. They are looking for partners (organisations/venues/settings) interested in collaborating in 2027/28, with an opportunity to see work in autumn 2026. They would love to hear from anyone who is keen to support children, young people and families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access theatre and creative opportunities.
We are now seeking an experienced and compassionate People and Wellbeing Manager to join us on an interim basis and help lead us through an exciting period of organisational development.
Closing Date 13th July 2026, 9am
Gloucestershire
Development of an interpretation plan to RIBA stage 2 or 3 for ecclesiastical heritage project.
Deadline for proposals: 17 July 2026
Blockley
We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused professional to lead the development of our cultural and visitor economy offer. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of culture in the Cotswolds, helping to ensure it remains vibrant, sustainable and economically strong. Could this be you?
Deadline for Applications: 28 Jun 2026
Trinity Road, Stroud
Gloucester Photography Network’s first ever open call for photographers based in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Work responding to the theme ‘Under This Sky’.
Deadline for submissions 9am 1st July. Free to apply but photographers are responsible for printing and presentation of their own work.
For an exhibition at the Tetbury Goods Shed from 28th October to 6th December.
The Music Works are looking for an experienced and motivated Grants Manager to join the fundraising team and take ownership of our grants and trusts income.
Contract: Permanent // Deadline: Monday 29th June, 5pm
The Music Works – Gloucester Hub / Hybrid
16 hour per week Administrator role with Creative Health charity to support a small, friendly team.
Terms: 18 month freelance contract, £260 per week for 16 hours
Deadline to apply: 26 June (interviews w/c 6 July 2026)
For students and young people thinking about a creative career…come along to chat with friendly creative professionals who work across fashion, textiles, graphic design and make up!
Friday 29th May, 6.30 - 8 pm
Many Hands Reading Room, Nailsworth
Raise the Bar’s 2026 writing retreats are now open for applications until the end of May, with priority for poets in South West England. An opportunity to refresh, meet other creatives, create new work, enjoy world-class tutoring and learn key career skills to take your practice to the next level.
⚠️ Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 31st May ⚠️
Are you passionate about culture, heritage and leisure, and the role they play in helping communities thrive? The Cheltenham Trust is seeking new Trustees to help shape our future as we launch an ambitious new five year strategy focused on wellbeing, reducing inequality and strengthening belonging.
Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026
Interviews: will be held in June 2026 by a recruitment panel
Cheltenham
The Music Works is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Marketing Officer!
Deadline:Wednesday 3rd June 2026, at midnight
Gloucester
