Ramps Cymru (working title) is a new partnership made up of The Sherman Theatre, Pontio Arts Centre, The Torch Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Theatr Clwyd. Ramps Cymru aims to instigate meaningful and sustainable change to improve the representation of disabled people (including Deaf, neurodivergent and learning disabled people) across the mainstream theatre sector in Wales.
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We received funding from the Connect & Flourish programme at Arts Council Wales to employ Sara Beer as Director for Change and as a result of the recent investment review have received further strategic funding to extend the initiative into a long term programme.
We are now looking to employ 5 part-time Agents for Change to develop this unique opportunity with the partner organisations. Having Agents for Change working in each partner venue will assist with the organisational change we want to see across the theatre sector in Wales.
The roles will be offered to those who identify as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and have a passion for making change within the theatre sector in Wales.
The Agents will be employed by Theatr Clwyd but line managed by the Director for Change and a member of the partners leadership team. They will be based at a partner venue of their choice but there will be opportunities to work closely with the Agents in other venues so a willingness to travel across Wales is desirable.
We do not have a dedicated job description for these roles as we want to meet individuals and shape the approach around those appointed, but for key criteria at partner venues please see below.
Theatr Clwyd, Mold
Date of Interview: Monday 18 March
The Agent for Change will work across all teams within Theatr Clwyd.
Essential Criteria
- Identifies as Deaf / disabled / neurodivergent
- Has experience of theatre making
- Can be based at Theatr Clwyd
- Written and spoken Welsh
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Date of Interview: Friday 8 March
The Agent for Change will be working within the production and programming team
Essential
- Identifies as Deaf / disabled / neurodivergent
- Strong communication skills
- Confident to work with all stakeholders to assert agency
Desirable
- Has experience of a producing environment
- Has an interest in new writing
- Has a second language
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Date of Interview: Monday 4 March
The Agent for Change will be working within the production and programming team
Essential
- Identifies as Deaf / disabled / neurodivergent
- They are based at the Torch
Desirable
- Has a second language
Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor
Date of Interview: Week beginning 18 March
The Agent for Change will be working within the marketing and programming teams
Essential
- Identifies as Deaf / disabled / neruodivergent
- Is a Welsh speaker
- Has knowledge of arts in rural / community settings
Desirable
- Has transferrable skills
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama North Road, Cardiff
Date of Interview: Wednesday 6 / Thursday 7 March 2024
The Agent for Change at RWCMD will work within different departments at the college to experience the variety of provision for the students and the productions that take place over the year.
Essential Criteria
- Identifies as Deaf / disabled or neurodivergent
- Is experience of working with young adults (18 – 22 year olds)
- Has workshop facilitation skills
- Has knowledge of and interest in accessible productions
Desirable
Contracts will be c. 18 hours per week and a pro rata salary of £34,000.
How to apply
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th February 2024 at 12noon
To apply please send your up to date CV and a covering letter or the equivalent via video or audio to people@theatrclwyd.com
In your cover letter please remember to tell us which venue you are applying for.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements in order to submit your application or to participate fully in the meeting if you are shortlisted.
This call-out is also available as a captioned BSL video, as an audio file and in Easy Read. Let us know if you need a different format.