This role will support the planning and delivery of an ambitious arts project at the Tower of London through creative engagement activities. This role will work alongside professional artists, producers, local community groups and people living in East London. The project will include puppetry, dance, and music, and will explore the theme of ‘animals’.

The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer will support activities at the Tower and offsite rehearsals and events, gaining understanding of the creative process and themes. They will work with the project team to support a wide-ranging arts engagement programme for residents of Tower Hamlets and East London.

• Assisting with the co-ordination and delivery of engagement programmes for young people and adults

• Attending rehearsals to learn about the Artistic Director’s creative process and assisting them as required

• Supporting participants to access and engage with workshop and rehearsal content

• Setting up spaces for meetings, rehearsals and activities

• Meeting and greeting participants for visits and events

• Supporting the team to ensure that events and activities adhere to internal policy and procedures and meet the expected health, safety, security and safeguarding standards.

• Working occasional weekends and evenings to assist colleagues in the delivery of events at the Tower of London and at host venues in London. You will be able to take Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).

• You must be 18 years old or over on 2nd September 2025.  
• Live in UK (resident in country role is based). 
• You must not have completed a degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere and not already be in full-time education. 
• Five GCSEs at grade C (or 4) or above, including English, science/engineering and mathematics (or equivalent) 

Level 3 apprenticeship

Estimated start date: 1st September 2025

End date: 1st August 2027

You must first register with Work Hounslow before applying for this role.

You will be contacted by a member of the Work Hounslow team to assign you to an employment adviser who can provide further information and support you with your application.