Join the DIY team

We are a dedicated team of freelance professionals working with groups of highly motivated and highly creative young people and adults with learning disabilities. Together, we’re building a world where performers and arts leaders with learning disabilities are valued as part of the rich diversity of our cultural sector and our society. We do this through:

  • Original performances which tour schools, colleges and theatres
  • Drama projects with schools, colleges and youth organisations
  • Regular creative workshops and courses for adults with learning disabilities
  • Training for Arts Award advisers, universities and practitioners
  • Bespoke consultancy and training.

Current opportunities

Creative Director (0.8 full-time equivalent from January 2027)

We’re recruiting for a brilliant Creative Director! You’ll work collaboratively with the Business Director to co-lead DIY Theatre.

The Creative Director is responsible for DIY’s artistic vision, ensuring that all activities reflect our values and ambitions, so that the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities are at the centre of everything we do.

This means shaping a financially sustainable and exciting programme of work that is artistically ambitious and built on the principles of co-creation and co-leadership.

If that sounds like you, or someone you know, download the job pack below for the full job description and person specification.

Download Creative Director Job Pack

Deadline to apply: Monday 5th October 2026 at 5pm

Creative freelancers

If you’re a freelancer with experience in creative, participatory, advocacy, or arts administration roles…say hello! You can email us on admin@diytheatre.org.uk to introduce yourself and find out more about our work.

Whenever we’re recruiting for specific freelance roles, we’ll share these online. If there aren’t any current opportunities on this page, we really recommend you follow us on Facebook or Instagram – and subscribe to our quarterly newsletter.

This will help you familiarise yourself with our work, and means you’ll be the first to know when we’re searching for new team members.

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