Location: The Old Library

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 14 July 2025

Overview:

Salary: Grade 3 (£24,790 - £25,584 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) delivers high-quality, inclusive arts opportunities for young people aged 11 – 25 years from across Nottinghamshire.  Our programme includes regular term-time sessions, holiday projects, and unique experiences in music, dance, and digital arts.

Based at The Old Library in Mansfield, our venue features a professional recording studio, a 100-seat theatre, and versatile studio spaces for workshops, rehearsals and performances. IYA offers opportunities for young people to engage with the arts both at The Old Library and in communities, schools, and colleges across the county.  Access and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We're committed to providing equitable opportunities and creative agency for all young people, including those who are learning and/or physically disabled and/or neurodivergent.

What we are looking for: IYA are seeking a Technician with skills and knowledge in setting up and operating lighting and sound equipment to support the technical requirements of the IYA music, dance and digital art programmes.

The role will be based at The Old Library, Mansfield, with occasional work across Nottinghamshire as required. The role will support technical aspects of projects in other non-Inspire buildings, such as theatres and art galleries, schools and colleges, and at festivals and events across the county. IYA supports private hires of room bookings within The Old Library. The Technician role will support the technical requirements of private hire booking as required. In addition, the role will support broader Inspire events where relevant. Maintenance and upkeep of technical equipment and musical instruments is a key responsibility.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong teamwork and customer service, be able to work closely with the IYA Technical Manager and the broader Inspire Youth Arts team, and support a range of freelance artists/practitioners who deliver our artistic programmes. Please see details of the IYA Technician job description and personal specification for full responsibilities of the role. IYA is committed to creating a safe working environment. We welcome applications from those underrepresented in our workforce, including but not limited to members of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, and/or those with a physical and/or learning disability and/or who are neurodivergent.

How to apply: Interested candidates must apply by completing an Inspire application form, and demonstrate how their skills, interest and experience meets the personal specification outlined in the job description. Candidates must complete details against Inspire competencies and provide an online profile.

Inspire supports professional development and learning for team members to succeed and develop within their roles. Please highlight any current learning or development needs that would support you to successfully deliver this role as part of your application.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Inspire Youth Arts Manager Rebecca Streets on 07584 345 685 or email iya@inspireculture.org.uk

For more information about working for Inspire please visit: www.inspireculture.org.uk/work-for-us/ 

Hours: 12 Hours per week (Inc Weekends and Evenings)

Interview Date: 24th July 2025 - The Old Library, Leeming St, Mansfield, NG18 1NG.

Closing Date: 14th July 2025

 

Location: Hawtonville Young People's Centre

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 27 June 2025

Overview:

Salary: Grade 4 (£22,635 - £24,929 FTE)(Term time only)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Inspire College is recruiting term-time classroom/practical Learning Support Assistants for its base in Newark for the period running to July 2026.

Inspire College works with 16 to 24 year-olds on full-time Study Programmes. Some of these learners have mild to moderate learning difficulties and/or social, emotional and mental health issues. Some can also present with challenging behaviour. While with us, learners work on their employability and personal and social development. Some complete vocational qualifications in Construction, Catering and Health and Social Care and all do Maths and English and have the opportunity to gain work experience. They also benefit from the excellent pastoral care provided by our staff and take part in enrichment activities, which can happen outside of the classroom.

The ideal candidates should have experience of developing constructive working relationships with other professionals. Additionally, they will have a good understanding of the issues facing young people in today’s society and have a positive, enthusiastic attitude in helping them overcome their barriers to education. A – C GCSE grades (or equivalent) in English and Maths are required, as is an ability to recognise and respond to the needs of young people, in turn providing the necessary encouragement and motivation needed to help them succeed.

The hours are 8.30 – 4.00, 3 days a week, Mon – Wed (currently – could be subject to change in September). Lunches are taken with and while supporting the young people. Additional days may also be available, for example supporting young people on work placement.

This is an excellent opportunity to pursue a career in education with an expanding local organisation which delivers vital services to both adults and young people across the county. Training and support will be given to help the successful candidates undertake the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.  As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

For further information please contact simon.cook@inspireculture.org.uk

Hours: 22.2 Hours Per Week

Term: Fixed until 31st August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Closing Date: 27th June 2025

Location: Inspire HQ

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 20 June 2025

Overview:

Salary: Grade 3 (£24,790 - £25,584 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

An opportunity has arisen to join the Education Library Service playing a key role in delivering our resource and advice services to schools supporting pupils’ curriculum needs and promoting reading for pleasure. Our Library Assistants are vital, providing a welcoming first point of contact for customers. Day to day you can expect to be responding to a range of enquiries, discharging and shelving books, stock editing and selection and assisting with financial administration. There is an element of manual handling in this post.

We’re looking for an individual with excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to deal with a variety of customers both in person, via email and on the phone.

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and energetic individual who is able to work alone as well as part of a team. You will have an interest in children’s literature and education.

Working 19.5 hours per week. Hours of work are Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am – 5pm and Thursday 10.30am – 6pm (9.30am – 5pm in school holidays) each week.

This role is a great opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and expert team and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in the local area.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hazel Sisson, Library Manager Operations on Tel:  0115 804 4338. 

To find out more about life with us, have a look at Education Library Service | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

Interviews will be held at Inspire HQ, Glaisdale Parkway, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

Hours: 19.5 Hours Per Week

Interview Date: 10th July 2025

Closing Date: 20th June 2025