Current Vacancies
Forge Programme Lead
15 hours per week with flexible working | Fixed term contract to September 2028 (potential to extend) | Hybrid-Remote | £27300 pro rata
RicNic’s Forge Programme brings creative career development and training to young people and adults aged 13+
RicNic is seeking an excellent lead for our Forge strand; providing training, mentoring and hands‑on work experience for young people exploring creative careers as they take their next steps. We’re looking for a passionate individual with a wide range of sector knowledge who can support us as demand for this work grows across the Midlands and further afield. If you’re committed to opening doors, offering guidance, and helping young people navigate creative pathways, this could be the role for you.
Download a full application pack for job description and person specification
Application Process
To apply to this role please send a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or videoed cover letter to [email protected]. Your application should link your experience to the criteria and specifications above.
If you are interested in this role but would like an informal conversation prior to applying or require this job pack in an alternative accessible format, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. No agencies please.
Recruitment Process
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 27th November 2026.
We reserve the right to close applications earlier than this date and recommend submitting earlier than the closure date.
All applications will be reviewed by our internal panel. No AI processes are used for our shortlisting or reviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Interviews will be held on w/c 14th December in person at RicNic’s Studio, Walsall. As part of our commitment to youth presence at RicNic, your interview panel may involve meeting with some of our young participants.
Options to access the interview questions in advance or for any additional support will be offered to all candidates.
Trustees (Voluntary)
Join RicNic’s Trustee board and help us drive forward our vision for engaging and supporting more young people in creative projects.
- Treasurer Trustee
- Secretariat & Risk Trustee
- General Trustee
RicNic is recruiting new trustees to join our board and support in the delivery of our growing programmes. All roles are based remotely and can be held from anywhere in the UK, although an understanding of the West Midlands and/or the communities we serve would be beneficial.
Please follow the links below for further details on each role
General Trustee Descriptor Pack
Applications are currently open until 5th September 2026 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close applications early if a maximum limit is reached. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview with existing trustees. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our Autumn board meeting before fully committing to the role.
To apply or for a general conversation about the roles, please contact Jennifer Holyhead, CEO at [email protected]
Join RicNic’s Freelance Creative Practitioner Pool
RicNic is expanding its network of freelance creatives to support our youth‑led programmes for children and young people across Walsall. We work with ages 0–25, creating spaces where young people take the lead; shaping ideas, driving the creative process and developing their own artistic voices. We’re looking for practitioners who can champion that ethos and help young people bring their ideas to life.
RicNic delivers 3 core programmes, supporting in the community (Foundry), on an individual level (Forge) and in education settings (Flourish). All programmes are underpinned by our reputed youth-led approach.
Pathway 1: Workshop Leaders
We’re seeking dynamic facilitators from all creative backgrounds (performance, visual arts, music, digital media, writing, design, craft and more) who can deliver engaging, inclusive workshops. You’ll support young people to experiment, collaborate and create work that is truly their own.
Pathway 2: Creative Career Support
We’re also building a pool of industry professionals who want to share their skills and experience with the next generation. RicNic provides training, mentoring and hands‑on work experience for young people exploring creative careers, and we’re looking for practitioners, advisors and role models from across the creative industries to contribute to this work. If you’re passionate about opening doors, offering guidance and helping young people navigate creative pathways, we’d love to hear from you.
Work is offered on a flexible, freelance basis.
Rate: £25/hr | Enhanced DBS required | Driving licence desirable
Please send CVs and a brief covering note, including your interests and preferred disciplines, to [email protected]. We apologise that we may not be able to respond to every email that we receive, but we will be in touch if suitable opportunities arise.