We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our busy, friendly Participation team on a casual basis.
You will be part of a team that helps to support on some of our projects and activities, such as our Christmas Youth Production, Family Fun Days, tours and other activities throughout the year.
In particular we are looking for people to support our Christmas Youth Production, where you act as a Team Leader with chaperoning responsibilities for young people aged 11 – 18 as they perform in our production of A Christmas Carol.
This project rehearses every Sunday from September – December, with performances running from Sunday 21 – Wednesday 31 December.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Supporting operational staff with the day to day running of participation activities
* Chaperoning young people as a Team Leader in activities
* Ensuring the safety and security of all participants by following safeguarding procedures relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults
* Assisting with the administration of activities such as registration of participants, uploading photos/videos and checking permission to leave to help with the smooth running of activities
Our ideal applicant will have:
Essential qualities:
* Experience working with young people in community arts or equivalent settings
* Experience working as part of a team
* Experience working in an operational/activity-based setting
Desirable qualities:
* Have an understanding of safeguarding practices
* Have knowledge and/or experience of the performing arts or creative industries
* Already holds a valid Enhanced DBS certificate and/or Chaperone License
Mayflower is committed to safeguarding - protecting young people and adults with needs for care and support. As such, any roles involving any type of regulated activity with young people and adults with needs for care and support are subject to a safer recruitment process, including Enhanced DBS clearance before taking up the role along with the collection of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, diversity & inclusion and safer working practice across Mayflower.
We understand that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to assist with their application. If you do, we kindly encourage you to keep the following in mind:
* Let your personality shine through: AI-generated responses can sometimes feel generic or impersonal. Your application is a chance to showcase your unique experiences, skills, and enthusiasm—make sure your voice comes through clearly.
* Show your genuine interest: A personal touch can make a big difference. Applications that reflect your own words and motivations often stand out more and help us get to know you better.
* Be accurate and honest: It’s important that all information you provide is truthful and genuinely reflects your background and experience.
* Prepare for the next steps: If your application relies heavily on AI, it may be harder to speak confidently about your experiences during interviews. We want you to feel prepared and authentic throughout the process.
The job description can be found at the bottom of our job advert on our recruitment portal located on. This is also where you can find the information of how to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a fair process for all candidates. For more details, please see our Diversity and Inclusion statement on our website’s jobs and opportunities page on the link above.
If you require any assistance or have any additional requirements to complete your application with the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Team at or on 02380 711800 ext. 0. You can also contact us with any further questions you may have.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.