Freelance Drama Practitioner
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Job Title: Freelance Drama Practitioner
Salary: £30 per hour
Location: West End Arts Centre, Aldershot
Hours: Weekly class on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Type of Contract: Freelance
We are seeking an experienced drama practitioner to lead our termly 12‑week Adult Drama class at the West End Centre in Aldershot. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm–9.30pm, and we’re looking for someone who can confidently guide a group through theatre games, drama exercises and ensemble activities that build trust, unlock creativity and strengthen confidence.
Many terms conclude with an end‑of‑term sharing or informal performance, so we’re looking for someone who can support participants to shape material, rehearse collaboratively and celebrate their progress in a relaxed, supportive setting.
If you deliver engaging workshops, short courses or one‑off sessions that help people connect, take risks and discover their voice, we’d love to hear from you. In your cover letter or CV, please tell us what types of sessions you currently offer and what you would be excited to deliver in this role.
A bit about you
Are you an experienced drama practitioner? Do you use theatre games, improvisation, movement or storytelling to help people explore identity and creativity? Are you passionate about creating safe, playful spaces where newcomers and more experienced actors can grow together? If you’re excited by the idea of leading a group in a setting known for experimentation, community and creative freedom, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all tutors require their own Public Liability Insurance. We will also require a DBS check for certain classes/workshops (which we can provide if required).
Who we are
At Hampshire Cultural Trust, we manage and support museums, art galleries, arts centres and visitor attractions across the county, delivering a huge range of workshops, classes, events and creative projects for people of all ages. Our work spans schools and communities, with a strong focus on reaching those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or who may not otherwise have access to arts and culture. We also care for 2.5 million objects that tell the story of Hampshire’s rich and internationally significant cultural heritage.
We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.
We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.
We will be operating a dynamic recruitment process, and interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.
To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and West End Centre - Arts Centre in Aldershot.
- Department
- Community and Impact
- Locations
- West End Centre
- Job Level:
- N/A
Need to talk to us?
Use the live chat function to speak directly to the Hiring Manager or drop us a message at: recruitment@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk.
Alternatively you can talk to us directly on: 01962 396678
Our employee benefits:
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
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7.5% Employer pension contribution
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Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
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Generous occupational sick pay
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Life assurance scheme - 3x annual salary
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Industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
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Interest-free season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
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Access to 24/7 GP appointments for you and your immediate family
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Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses
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Charity worker discounts scheme
(savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
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Health cash plan
(cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
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HCT Team Card
(free access to our admission charging venues and discounts across café and retail)
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Free Flu vaccination vouchers
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Cycle to work scheme
Our recruitment - what to expect
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Step 1 – Application
Check out who we are and find the role for you. Applying through our application form we'll find out about you and you an even add a fun flair to your application.
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Step 2 - Catch-up
Once we've got your application one of our team may reach out to find out more about you, your interest and to tell you about life at HCT. This is an informal catch-up.
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Step 3 - Interview and Assessment
Depending on the role you may have 1 or 2 stages of interviews. These will often include a task related to the role. We'll send a guidance pack prior to the interview to give you some hints, tips and to help prepare.
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Step 4 - Offer and Onboarding
Congratulations! We really think you could make your mark at HCT, so you'll receive your verbal offer and we'll start formally welcoming you.
Life at HCT
Not your traditional museum or art gallery
HCT is all about changing lives through culture and it is only through our staff and volunteers that we make that happen. We are selective on those who join us as we expect all of our teams and colleagues to uphold HCT’s values of being confident and creative in all circumstances. To strive for excellence with everything we do whilst taking responsibility and ownership for all aspects of our work as a trust in order to deliver amazing things through teamwork. All of this is underpinned by our keen strives to respect everyone’s individuality and uniqueness.
