We are thrilled to announce the 100% Project a new work experience programme that will give you a taste for how an arts organisation runs, from event programming to customer experience, marketing, technical delivery and administration.
The programme offers 100 hours of work experience across the organisation and is divided in 5 modules: The Customer Experience, Marketing and Event Programming, Museum and Heritage, Technical and Facilities and Finance and HR. Each module requires 20 hours of work experience to complete, find out more about the modules here.
The aim of this programme is to break down barriers of access to work in the arts industry by giving those with little or no experience the chance to gain an insight into the different opportunities or career pathways available.
This programme is suitable for anyone aged 18 and over, the programme is flexible and can be condensed or completed over the span of 12 months to fit in with college or other commitments. There is no upper age limit, and we welcome applicants who may be considering a change of career or are looking to return to the workforce.
Application closing date is Monday 8th May 2023.
Head of Customer Experience Rachel Madden-Ward says:
‘The 100% project is a perfect opportunity for those who LOVE theatre but are not sure what career path is right for them. Spending time in different departments across the organisation really opens your eyes to the variety of skills and knowledge, some of which the candidate may already hold that can be transferred.
My own career started off performing on stage and over time I have worked in several areas including; Front of House, Box office, Duty Manager, Stage management, Stage door keeper and even dabbled in a bit of sound and lighting. Now working as Head of Customer Experience I can see that the skills I learnt along the way have been invaluable experience which led me to the job I do now. The 100% offers just that- a taster of what jobs are available and alternative avenues for those wanting to work in the arts.’
‘This programme gives adults, young people and anyone wanting to access a career in the arts (that may feel there are barriers or just want a fun and supportive way to gain the experience they need) an opportunity to gain experience in different areas of the business. I’m excited to see how this programme and its participants develop as I know from personal experience how valuable workplace experience can be to helping you achieve your career goals.‘
HR, Business and Training Manager Rachel Simmons says:
We have divided the programme into 5 modules, each module requires 20 hours of work experience to complete.
Module 1: The Customer Experience
In this module you will get the opportunity to work with our Customer Experience teams to complete work and shadow team members working Front of House, on the Bar and in the Box Office.
Module 2: Marketing and Event Programming
In this module you will work with the marketing, programming and hires teams to learn what it takes to book and market events and get stuck into some of the day to day tasks involved.
Module 3: Museum and Heritage
In this module you will get to work with our Museum team to get a taste for the visitor welcome and shop, as well as collection management, exhibition and display.
Module 4: Technical and Facilities
In this module you will work with our Technical and Buildings teams to shadow the different technical roles involved in events, learn about and complete health and safety and maintenance tasks.
Module 5: Finance and HR
In this module you will work with and shadow our Finance and Human Resources teams and learn what it takes to run a charity including day to day administration and accounting, paying artistes, managing a workforce and the structure and governance of a charity.
Applications for The 100% Project close on Monday 8 May 2023. To find out more about The 100% Project and all WTM’s jobs, volunteering and work experience opportunities visit www.wtm.uk/joinourteam.
