Polka Theatre in Wimbledon seeks a Community Engagement Manager
Could Polka be looking for you?
• Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading theatres for children?
• Are you passionate about every child getting involved in creative experiences?
• Are you skilled at bringing together diverse people and groups to build long-lasting partnerships and developing exciting projects?
• Have worked in a community arts setting for several years?
This is initially a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2026, with potential to extend. It is currently a part-time role (3 days per week).
Key elements of the role are:
• To manage and develop Polka’s community engagement projects, particularly reaching out to marginalised and under-represented families from the local community.
• To nurture existing relationships and create new links with under-represented and marginalised children and groups within the local community.
• To nurture external partnerships with relevant agencies throughout the Borough of Merton and neighbouring boroughs.
• To work closely with Polka’s Development Team to identify and help secure funding opportunities and support detailed reporting on projects to sustain funding relationships.
Salary: £28,000 to £30,500 per year pro rata, depending on experience
Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours which excludes a lunch break of 1 hour). You may need to work some additional hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel out of London when required (we operate a Time Off In Lieu, ‘TOIL’ system).
Polka’s commitment as an equal opportunities employer means we are keen to encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, people across the gender spectrum and people who self-identify as disabled, who are underrepresented in our sector.
Polka is funded by Arts Council England, London, registered charity number 256979.
For a Recruitment Pack with more information about who we are and what we’re looking for in this role plus how to apply please visit our website. https://polkatheatre.com/jobs/
Deadline for applications 12.00 noon on Friday 7 March 2025
First interview Friday 14 March 2025
Ideal start date Tuesday 22 April 2025
