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GREENTOP CIRCUS APPRENTICESHIP
Deadline: Monday 23rd January 2023
Start Date: as soon as possible

Job Title	Circus Apprenticeship: Community Activator level 2
Contract	15 month contract
Location	Greentop Community Circus Centre ad locations across south Yorkshire
Salary	£10,167 over the 15 month contract period
Hours	30 hours per week including 1 day a week equivalent training – some working out of usual business hours will be required
Eligibility	Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be aged 16 to 24
Closing Date	Monday 23rd January 2023
And Interviews
Start	as soon as possible
Responsible to	Youth Circus Leader
Training	Specialist training with Youth Circus Leader and Lead Teacher in a range of circus disciplines and teaching delivery with further training and creative opportunities in our masterclass programme and as part of Troupe. Blended education programme delivered by learning partner Lifelong Learning and additional workshops from Coach Core Foundation and members of the south Yorkshire consortium.

This is a brand new opportunity for a determined individual with a passion for participation with excellent people and teaching skills.

Greentop Community Circus Centre is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on young person seeking to make the most of a unique development opportunity. The apprenticeship will gain a Community Activator Apprentice (Circus) Level 2 qualification, with training to support Greentop in the delivery of high quality projects and programmes that engage and support people from a range of backgrounds. You will be learning a range of circus disciplines and teaching skills and will assist in delivering circus in both school and community settings across the South Yorkshire region, be part of Greentop’s youth touring performing platform Troupe, and support delivery at our centre in Grimesthorpe, NE Sheffield.

This apprenticeship is the first of its kind delivered with our partners Coachcore and Lifelong Learning. The apprenticeship offers huge potential to the right candidate who will have a high chance of continued employment.

For full job description and application please contact Teo Greenstreet:
manager@greentop.org / 0114 244 8828

We actively encourage people from communities that are under-represented in the UK arts sector to apply to join us and bring their talent, experience and expertise to Greentop Circus Centre. We are particularly seeking applications from The Global Majority (BAME) and D/deaf or Disabled peoples and transgender and non-binary people. Greentop Circus recognises the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

All staff have undergone Anti-Racism Training and Disability Awareness training to ensure Greentop continues to be a safe and encouraging space for people from all backgrounds.

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Trustees

Greentop Community Circus Centre is seeking a new Chair and Trustees

Deadline: Wednesday 8th February 2023.

Are you passionate about growing creative opportunities?

We are looking for people to play a pivitol role in harnessing our vision and strategy to benefit our neighbourhood, artists and people across South Yorkshire.

Why should you join us?

This is an exciting time to be joining the Greentop team with a chance to shape the next 3 year business plan and build on a strong response to the Covid pandemic. We very much welcome your skills and talent, and we believe that in return this trusteeship will offer you a unique set of opportunities. Previous committee/trustee experience is not essential and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.

We are seeking a Chair Person able to

Act as an enthusiastic advocate and ambassador of Greentop Circus Centre.
maintain the flames of originality and optimism at the heart of Greentop’s vision ad foster our strategic direction.
Work alongside all trustees and team in promoting well considered strategic decision-making, effective oversight and a culture of inclusion and care that honours the risk and responsibility inherent in circus work.

We are seeking Trustees able to

Act as an enthusiastic advocate and ambassador of Greentop Circus Centre.
Bring specific knowledge, experience or skills, in either marketing, fundraising or finance.
Work alongside all trustees and team in applying these skills and any life experience relevant to the groups we aim to serve.

Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term, with renewal for further terms of 3 years, attending 4 Board meetings annually an AGM and awayday. Currently 2 meetings are held virtually and 2 meetings are in person at Greentop. These are voluntary positions, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Interested? For details of the role and the organisation and application process please download the Trustee pack

Download Cover Letter

Download Trustee Information Pack

Download Chair Role Description

Download Trustee Role Description

Download Trustee Application Form

Please join one of our Open Introduction events:

Wednesday 25^th January 6.30 – 7.30
Thursday 26^th January 11.30 – 12.30.

Email admin@greentop.org to confirm your place and If you require a large print or plain text version of this information. To discuss the role further, please contact Centre Director Teo Greenstreet manager@greentop.org or call 0114 244 8828

Apply using the application form in the pack or by video or audio as detailed on the form.
Deadline : February 8^th .Informal interviews planned for 22^nd February or a date to suite.

Volunteering

As a charity, Greentop is always looking for volunteers, and this is a great way to develop yourself. You can volunteer in rigging equipment, sound engineering, lighting, event organising, working with children, work in the community, running a charity, marketing, admin and more.

If you would like to explore further how you could join our volunteers please contact info@greentop.org