About the Project

Made in the East End, an initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). We are delivering an inspiring programme of work, bringing our community together to learn, exchange ideas and create new public artworks, writing and performances. Responding to local history and to our archive, residents, artists, writers and performers are exploring and celebrating four strands of work: East End Textile Heritage, Radical Working-Class Writing, Community Curators and an artist residency for British Somali creatives. 

The Role  

Working closely with the Arts & Heritage Producer and Community Heritage
Co-ordinator, this is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in planning, delivery, and evaluation of arts and heritage activities. The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in visual storytelling and creating engaging digital content to support Made in the East End delivery and grow participation.  

The successful candidate will receive mentoring opportunities and specialised training to support their future development and career progression once this project is completed. 

Learning & Development:  

As well as building upon content creation skills, the postholder will gain development in the following areas: 

• Arts and heritage programming
• Interpretation 
• Conservation care 
• Evaluation and reporting  
• Project management and administration  
• Teamworking  

Training Opportunities: 

• Monthly mentoring session with the Arts and Heritage team 
• Professional Development training and access to GEM courses, training and events, including learning resources, conferences and talks  
• Mandatory Training such as Risk Assessment training, Safeguarding training and Fire Evacuation Training 

Salary:
£14.80 per hour, 21 hours or 3 days a week (plus one-hour unpaid lunch break) for 9 months (April 2026-December 2026).

How to Apply

We understand that this is a training post, and although we expect there to be some content creation experience, we do not expect all candidates to have skills and experience in all the areas outlined in the job pack below. However, we are looking for a candidate with the enthusiasm and interest in practical learning and project delivery. The right candidate will need the flexibility, eagerness, curiosity to learn and a positive approach to working in a community arts and heritage setting.  

You can download a job pack here: Heritage Trainee Job Pack

We actively welcome applications from those who live, work or have a strong connection to East London, as well as Global Majority, disabled, LGBTQ+ people, and/or those who come from lower socio-economic backgrounds. You are welcome to tell us this in your own words, as part of the covering letter, if and how you meet any of the above criteria. 

 Please submit:  

• An up -to-date CV which includes experience relevant to this role 
• A cover letter (up to 2 sides of A4 at 12 point) that explains how you have the skills and experience required, why you are interested in the role and working for Oxford House   
• Complete a Diversity Monitoring Form here  

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate once in post. 

A large -print version of this brief is available on request. We welcome video or audio applications (up to 5 minutes). Please send these via WeTransfer, addressing the points listed above.  

Email applications to: jobs@oxfordhouse.org.uk
Deadline to receive applications: Monday 19 January 2026 at 10am
Interviews: Tuesday 3 February 2026 in person at Oxford House.