Job Opportunities
- Project Volunteer Officer, Museum of Chelmsford.
PT, £28,122 to £29,247 pro rata. Deadline 15 June 2026. - The Hervey Benham Wardrobe Assistant Placement, Mercury Theatre
FT training placement paid at national minimum wage. Deadline 15 June 2026.
- The Greyfriars Technical Stage Management Placement, Mercury Theatre
FT training placement paid at national minimum wage. Deadline 15 June 2026.
- Events and Engagement Officer, Chelmsford Garden Community Council
FT, £33,699. Deadline 15 June 2026.
- Studio Manager, The Old Waterworks
PT, Freelance Role at £175 per day. Deadline 28 June 2026. - Facilitators Call-Out, The Paper Birds Theatre Company
The Paper Birds are looking to add to their pool of artist/facilitators for the ongoing delivery of their devising theatre workshops in schools and colleges, specifically with artists who are based in Essex and the South East. Deadline 26 June 2026.
Commission Opportunities
- Open Call: Creative Research and Development in East Tilbury, Start Thurrock
Commission fee: £6,000. Deadline 15 June 2026. - Open Call: Basildon Community Micro-Commissions, Towngate Theatre
Towngate Theatre is offering 5 micro-commissions of £700 to support the research, development, or prototyping of new creative work that connects with Basildon communities. Deadline 26 June 2026. - Open Call: The Artist Prize, Firstsite and Zealous.
Submit your work for a chance to win £30,000 and a solo show at Firstsite in 2028. Deadline 7 July 2026.
Funding or Development Opportunities
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Rochford Community Fund, Rochford District Council
Local groups and residents can now apply for the 2026 Rochford Community Fund, offering grants of £2,000 to £5,000 to support meaningful, not‑for‑profit projects that boost wellbeing across the district. Deadline: 31 July 2026. -
Innovation Fund, University of Essex
Open to UK and internationally registered organisations partnering with Essex through research, knowledge, or specialist expertise. Apply for project grants of up to £15,000. - Please refer to our funding page.
If you have an opportunity you’d like to share, including jobs, grants or professional development opportunities, please get in touch via culture@essex.gov.uk.
