Communications Officer - Cotswold Canals Connected

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

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Work With Us! Events Marketing And Site Festival Assistant

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

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The Music Works is Hiring - Three roles available!

Three roles at The Music Works across strategy, front-of-house and commercial development.
Strategic Operations Director (fixed-term, no deadline stated). Hub Receptionist, £21,157.50–£24,784.50 pro rata, 22 hours per week, permanent, deadline 9 October. Commercial Development Consultant, £20,000 fixed fee, 3–5 months, deadline 18 October 2026.
The Music Works, Gloucester.

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Freelance Interim Venue Manager – Lansdown Hall & Gallery, Stroud

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

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STRATEGIC PROGRAMME MANAGER

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

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Artist Residencies at Gloucestershire College

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

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Graphic Designer/Illustrator Wanted!

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

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Participation Manager

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

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BSO Young Associates - paid training scheme for South West community musicians

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.

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Venue Theatre Technician at Cheltenham Playhouse

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

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The Music Works is recruiting a People & Wellbeing Manager

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

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Wanted: Cultural Enterprise & Investment Lead (Cirencester District Council)

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

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Free "Ignite your Creative Business" Workshop

If you are a creative business in Gloucestershire, join us at The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on Thursday 18 June for a fully funded workshop: How to Ignite your Creative Business.

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