Young Identity
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Company Description
Young Identity is a Manchester-based literature and performance arts charity experimenting in combined arts. We create opportunities for young, marginalised voices through writing, performance, and theatre, offering opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is to nurture, develop, and champion the creativity of diverse young people through literature, writing, and performance.
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Over the years, we have grown in size and scope to become a key player in the UK’s spoken word scene, working with local communities to develop a programme of activities, including workshops, performances, and training.
About Creating Pathways Programme
Young Identity’s year-long Creating Pathways programme supports underrepresented young people aged 13–25 to progress into the creative and cultural sector.
This programme expands learning for young creatives, offering opportunities in youth governance, event production, publishing, and workshop facilitation. Through the pathways of our Young Producers, Young Publishers, Young Performers, and Young Leaders, you will gain valuable experience in the creative industries.
You will build relationships with artists, partners, and industry professionals to access mentorship opportunities, training, and specialist classes. You will access progression opportunities that build confidence and support pathways into cultural leadership, creative practice, and wider sector roles.
Role Description
You’ll be a core part of our live events programme, with the opportunity to programme and deliver your own event. You’ll be supported throughout the process, with opportunities to receive feedback while being trusted to make creative decisions that shape the event.
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You’ll have opportunities to shadow existing events and gain hands-on experience in programming. Examples include theatre projects, One Mic Stand poetry slam, book launches, community events, and outreach activities.
Responsibilities
Participants are expected to:
- Commit as a year-long participant between October 2026 - September 2027
- Attend Creative Pathways progression meetings
- Participate in mandatory training, specialist classes, and mentoring sessions
- Contribute to a short evaluation report reflecting on your experience and learning
- Attend Young Producer planning and programming meetings and evaluations
- Plan, programme, and deliver your very own Pathways event
- Support, shadow, and liaise with artists across our live events programme throughout the year
- Assist with the promotion of outreach, live events, and community showcases
Requirements
Onboarding & Safeguarding:
Participants must read and agree to Young Identity’s following policies:
- Safeguarding Policies
- Participant Code of Conduct
Travel and Expenses:
Details of reimbursements and support with travel costs will be communicated in advance of each project.
Criteria:
- No previous creative experience required, just an interest in producing, publishing, and/or youth governance.
- Good communication skills; able to collaborate with your cohort members and staff, respond positively to feedback.
- Good time-management and organization skills; able to balance and attend meetings, training, and Pathways responsibilities.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic; willing to take initiative, complete delegated tasks, learning, and training as part of the programme.
- Commitment to working responsibly and ethically, including following safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion
We particularly encourage applications from individuals of global majority heritage*, as we are committed to creating equal opportunities and supporting underrepresented young people accessing pathways into the creative sector.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via the form on our website at youngidentity.org/get-involved, telling us why you want to join the Creating Pathways Programme.
If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes answering the questions on the form and send it to enquiries@youngidentity.org.
We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require any adjustments or other accommodations or support during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.
Application Deadline
Sunday 27th September
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 30th September to arrange an interview on Monday 5th or Wednesday 7th October following a review of your application.
Programme Start
Monday 19th October
Contact
There is no obligation, but if you would like to have a conversation about the role before applying, please contact our Creating Pathways Producer at enquiries@youngidentity.org
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all participants to share this commitment, and we follow safer recruitment practices for all relevant roles, including the necessary pre-appointment checks:
If you are appointed as a participant on this programme, we may require two character references before official onboarding.
Thank you for your interest in Young Identity.
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