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Trainee Producer

Stage Door 11 Programme

We’re looking for a Trainee Producer to join Mafwa for a 12-week paid traineeship from January - April 2027, offered in partnership with Good Chance’s Stage Door 11 programme.

The role will primarily support the planning and delivery of our Refugee Week 2027 programme, while also offering practical experience across other community arts projects and the day-to-day work of a small arts organisation.

This is a learning opportunity for a creative with lived experience of forced displacement who is interested in developing skills in production, project coordination and arts administration. You’ll work alongside the Mafwa team, artists, community partners and participants.

Salary: £26,227.50 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 3 days per week, 9am - 5pm
Contract: 12-week fixed term, January - April 2027
Location: Mafwa office, community venues and some home working
Application deadline: Thursday 5 November 2026, 4pm
Interviews: 26 November 2026

Please read the full job description and person specification below before applying.

 

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers are essential to the work that we do at Mafwa Theatre.

We offer regular supervision, feedback, and opportunities to develop your skills through experience and training while supporting us in ways that suit your interests.

 

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Mafwa support early career artists working in Leeds and the wider area and can help with professional development.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in you can send us an email at the link below.

 

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