Job Opportunities at November Club
We have three opportunities to work with us below:
Freelance Assistant Producer - Cambois Hidden Depths
Freelance Assistant Director - GROW
GROW Mentor Callout
Freelance Assistant Producer - Cambois Hidden Depths
Role Description
Working across the communities of Cambois, North Blyth and East Sleekburn, ‘Cambois Hidden Depths’ is a project to capture, interpret and celebrate the hidden heritage of this post-industrial area. The ‘Hidden’ is two- fold, ‘Hidden’ from view by lying underground or beneath the surface; for instance the mining heritage, and heritage hidden from the outside world, as it is passed informally between community members, without public sharing.
We are working with community organisations, heritage and business partners and local schools to celebrate heritage across the community.
The aims of the project are as follows:
To uncover and highlight the heritage of a community suffering from challenges of isolation, under-investment and marginalisation.
To increase access to heritage projects for community members, including those with economic exclusion and disabilities/health conditions.
To provide skills development across age groups.
To raise the pride and profile of the community through celebrating their heritage.
The work will be in two phases. The first phase, which has already commenced, is a series of micro-projects working with local community residents and organisations based in Cambois; including the Miners Institute - ‘The Tute’, the Primary School, the Church and the Camera Club.
The second phase is the showcasing of all the work produced, culminating in an event in Cambois on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September 2024. There will be heritage film screenings, exhibitions of Cambois’ past, new commissions in dance, performances of new writing and large-scale projections.
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE
November Club are seeking a South East Northumberland/Tyne & Wear based freelance Assistant Producer to support Producer Sarah Hudson (she/her), in the co-ordination and development of Cambois Hidden Depths.
As Assistant Producer, you will engage with the whole creative team at this exciting stage of the project. This will include administrative support for production meetings, offering insight and opportunities to contribute towards the broader producing process. It will also include the co-ordination of some of the micro-projects with members of the community and partners.
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply in written, audio or video formats. Please include ASSISTANT PRODUCER – CAMBOIS HIDDEN DEPTHS in the subject line of your email.
Written applications, please email to info@novemberclub.org.uk:
Your CV, with relevant experience highlighted.
A statement of up to 500 words letting us know why you’re interested in the role, examples of how your skills & experience meet the minimum criteria, and how this role would help your development.
Audio & video Applications, please email to info@novemberclub.org.uk or share/link via WeTransfer, Office 365 or Google Drive:
Your CV in written format with relevant experience highlighted OR an audio/video file of up to 2 minutes highlighting relevant experience from your CV.
3 - 4 minutes letting us know why you’re interested in the role, examples of how your skills & experience meet the minimum criteria, and how this role would help your development.
RATES, DATES & TIME COMMITMENT
10 days at £165 per day. Starting Wednesday 29 May, contracted to 31 October 2024.
Applicants must be available 26 – 28 September 2024, for the culmination event.
The 10 days will be worked flexibly, to be agreed with the project Producer, and will include half days, evening and weekend working, and occasional attendance at producing/production meetings on Friday mornings.
GROW DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
This role is part of our GROW Development Programme. In addition to the freelance contract the following development package will be available:
8 hours of external mentoring
£400 personal CPD budget
Introductions to regional contacts, including one in-person facilitated meeting
Access to hot-desking space at the November Club office.
TIMESCALE
Deadline for applications 12 noon Monday 13 May. We will acknowledge safe receipt of your application by email.
Email sent to those selected for interview Wednesday 15 May.
Deadline to respond to invitation to interview 12 noon Friday 17 May.
Interview questions sent to confirmed interviewees by 5pm Friday 17 May.
Interviews Wednesday 22 May.
Unsuccessful applicants notified by Friday 24 May.
Induction morning of Wednesday 29 May.
Freelance Assistant Director - GROW
Purpose and Role Description
November Club are seeking a North-East based freelance Assistant Director to assist Artistic Director, Joe Hufton, in delivering his creative vision on several projects during 2024 – 2025.
The role is part of the Ignite strand of our GROW Development Programme, which aims to help ignite careers and support individuals to develop skills and build confidence. It provides an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of how November Club produces site specific, immersive and co-created work of different scales, and benefit from a GROW development package for personal professional development.
The Assistant Director will support the following projects:
CAMBOIS HIDDEN DEPTHS – SUMMER/AUTUMN 2024
Working across the communities of Cambois, North Blyth and East Sleekburn, ‘Cambois Hidden Depths’ is a project capturing, interpreting and celebrating the hidden heritage of this post-industrial area. We are working with community organisations, heritage and business partners and local schools to celebrate heritage across the community.
The project has already commenced with a series of micro-projects working with local community residents and organisations based in Cambois; including the Miners Institute - ‘The Tute’, the Primary School, the Church and the Camera Club. It will culminate with an event in Cambois showcasing the work produced, on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2024. There will be heritage film screenings, exhibitions of Cambois’ past, new commissions in dance, performances of new writing and large-scale projections.
The Assistant Director will assist Joe Hufton in the directing and creation of the theatre stand of this work.
NEW PROJECT DEVELOPMENT – SPRING 2025
Between September 2024 and April 2025, we will engage Northumberland communities as decision makers, participants, co-creators and performers to uncover and reimagine our relationship with the environment.
This research & development process, involving a professional writer, designer and composer, will culminate with script-in-hand performances of a new, immersive 20 - 30-minute play. Performances will take place in a unique mobile theatre space with and for communities experiencing rural, social or economic exclusion.
OTTERBURN MILL IMMERSIVE SHOW – SUMMER 2025
November Club has been commissioned by Otterburn Mill to realise a show that tells the history of Otterburn Mill, the textile trade in Northumberland and its global impact.
Our shared aims are to:
Uncover and highlight the history of Otterburn, Otterburn Mill and its role in the global textile trade.
Engage the local community in the telling of this history.
Create a theatrical celebration of the history of Otterburn Mill with community participation.
The audience will experience an immersive story across 4-5 spaces inside and outside Otterburn Mill. Many of the proposed spaces are not open to the public and will be accessed for the first time.
The Assistant Director will assist Joe Hufton in the directing and creation of the Otterburn Mill performances.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
The role will involve a combination of in-person meetings and rehearsals, and remote/flexible working for desk-based tasks. Hybrid working may be possible for some meetings, to be mutually agreed in advance.
As this role will involve working in Cambois, North Northumberland and Otterburn, locations that are either geographically remote or with limited transport infrastructure, applicants must feasibly be able to travel independently. Ideally the successful candidate will have a driving licence and/or access to a vehicle.
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply in written, audio or video formats. Please include ASSISTANT DIRECTOR in the subject line of your email.
Written applications, please email to info@novemberclub.org.uk:
Your CV, with relevant experience highlighted.
A statement of up to 500 words letting us know why you’re interested in the role, examples of how your skills & experience meet the minimum criteria, and how this role would help your development.
Audio & video Applications, please email to info@novemberclub.org.uk or share/link via WeTransfer, Office 365 or Google Drive:
Your CV in written format with relevant experience highlighted OR an audio/video file of up to 2 minutes highlighting relevant experience from your CV.
3 - 4 minutes letting us know why you’re interested in the role, examples of how your skills & experience meet the minimum criteria, and how this role would help your development.
RATES, DATES & TIME COMMITMENT
The contract will start end of May/early June 2024 and end by 31 July 2025. A fee of £4,500 will include production/project prep and 5 weeks of rehearsals:
22 – 28 September 2024 – Cambois Hidden Depths
1 week dates TBC March/April/May 2025 – New Project
3 weeks June 2025 – Otterburn
The Assistant Director will work flexibly, to be agreed with the Artistic Director, and will include half days, evening and weekend working.
GROW DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE
This role is part of our GROW Development Programme. In addition to the freelance contract the following development package will be available:
8 hours of external mentoring
£400 personal CPD budget
Introductions to regional contacts, including one in-person facilitated meeting
Access to hot-desking space at the November Club office.
TIMESCALE
Deadline for applications 9am Monday 13 May. We will acknowledge safe receipt of your application by email.
Email sent to those selected for interview Wednesday 15 May.
Deadline to respond to invitation to interview 12 noon Friday 17 May.
Interview questions sent to confirmed interviewees by 5pm Friday 17 May.
Interviews Thursday 23 / Friday 24 May.
Unsuccessful applicants notified by Wednesday 29 May.
Initial meetings/induction Wednesday 29 May – 7 June 2024
GROW MENTOR CALLOUT
November Club are looking to connect with experienced producers and directors who are interested in supporting others’ professional development through a paid mentoring relationship.
We’re currently have callouts for a freelance Assistant Producer and a freelance Assistant Director, to help us realise several exciting projects over the next year.
These roles are supported by our GROW Development Programme, which aims to inspire people to work in theatre and support individuals to develop and sustain careers here in the North East.
Alongside their freelance contracts, the two individuals will receive a GROW Development Package, which includes external mentoring for the individual to use in any way they feel will best support their ongoing professional development.
We would like to hear from experienced producers and directors who would be interested in providing this mentoring.
WHY MENTOR?
To make a meaningful impact; by sharing your expertise, knowledge and experience you can help a mentee navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.
To foster professional growth; mentors often find that the experience enhances their leadership and communication skills.
To make the sector a more equitable place; mentors play a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity, offering guidance and contributing to a more diverse creative community.
We are looking for individuals that are:
Experienced theatre directors or producers (theatre, creative or participation).
Keen to support a mentee by sharing their skills, knowledge & experience.
Able to commit ten hours of their time between June 2024 to end of March 2025.
Based in the North East of England.
Previous experience as a mentor is not required; Louise Taylor-Asheg, our Participation & GROW Producer will provide an induction, ongoing support and debrief.
RATE OF PAY
These are paid opportunities, at a rate of £60 per hour on a freelance basis. The mentoring contracts will include 8 hours of contact time with their mentee, and 2 hours for the induction and debrief.
November Club is committed to meeting everybody’s access requirements including any reasonable adjustments, and we have allocated budget for this.
Please submit your expression of interest by 12 noon Tuesday 4 June.
“Mentoring with November Club has been a really rewarding experience. It’s been enjoyable to support someone emerging in the sector, developing their ideas and ambitions. I didn’t realise how much I actually knew until I took part in this! So it felt brilliant to be able to share my skills and knowledge. November Club offered ongoing support and training to me as the mentor as well as the mentee, so I had clear guidelines on how to deliver effective mentoring support.”
HOW DO WE MATCH MENTORS AND MENTEES?
The aim of this callout it to connect with potential mentors and build a list of contacts to inform our matching process, which will take place in June.
The mentees will complete a questionnaire to help identify what they hope to achieve through their mentoring, which we’ll cross reference with the information provided in the expressions of interest received.
If we identify potential matches, we’ll contact individuals to explore this further. This will initially involve completing a short mentor questionnaire and exchanging CVs, and if both mentee and mentor are interested in pursuing a mentoring relationship, we’ll organise in-person introductions.
If you’re not a potential match this time round, we’ll be in touch to let you know and ask whether you’d like us to keep your expression of interest on file for future mentees.
We hope to complete the matching process for both freelancers by the end of June/early July.
GET IN TOUCH
To submit an expression of interest, please get in touch via info@novemberclub.org.uk letting us know about three areas of skills, knowledge or expertise that you would be able to offer as a mentor.
You can send this in written form, or in audio or video formats via WeTransfer, Office 265 or Google Drive links.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions before deciding whether to submit and expression of interest, either via info@novemberclub.org.uk or 01670 457808.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
November Club is Disability Confident Committed. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you feel this would apply to you, please let us know at the point of submitting your application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & ALLYSHIP
As an equal opportunities employer we strive to create an inclusive environment that reflects the communities of our region, and foster an ally culture of collective learning, accountability and support. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those who are underrepresented or experience barriers to career development within the theatre sector.
ACCESSIBILITY
November Club is committed to meeting everybody’s access requirements including any reasonable adjustments and arrangements for interview. We have allocated budget for this.
Shortlisted applicants will have an opportunity to inform us of requirements after they are invited to interview. If you have access requirements relating to submitting an application or wish to discuss access requirements for interview in advance, please contact Louise Taylor-Asheg on louise@novemberclub.org.uk or 01670 457808.
GROW: Work with us
Launched in June 2023, GROW is November Club’s development programme, offering a range of opportunities for individuals at all stages of their career, working across performance, creative and production roles.
By weaving GROW opportunities throughout our artistic programme we hope to inspire people to work in theatre and help to ignite and sustain careers, contributing to a flourishing and representative workforce for theatre in the North East.