HeadStart Vacancy at SAA-UK

South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) are advertising a vacancy for HeadStart, a program designed for individuals aged 16-30 from global majority backgrounds. This opportunity offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching to support career development in the creative sector.

South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) has been the centre of excellence in Indian classical music and dance since June 1997, celebrating and educating while innovating traditional and contemporary arts experiences.

SAA-uk's unique training and development programme, Generation 21, is investing today to develop the cultural practitioners and leaders of tomorrow. Starting with the Pathway to nurture and develop the creative talent of children and young people, it continues with a Placement program and Volunteering network of local supporters and ambassadors, leading up to the specialist paid opportunity, HeadStart.

Are you ready to be part of something truly transformative? SAA-uk are not just preserving South Asian artistic traditions – they're igniting a movement that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity, and empowers the next generation of cultural leaders.

HeadStart is a flagship initiative designed for individuals aged 16-30 from South Asian or global majority backgrounds. It is an opportunity to access comprehensive training, mentoring and coaching to develop careers within the creative sector.

Picture yourself in a space where your ideas are valued, your talents are nurtured, and your dreams are encouraged to flourish. With HeadStart, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, surrounded by a supportive community of mentors, specialists, and fellow creatives.

The two-year full-time program is open to UK residents and offers a competitive salary of £19,500–£23,000, along with a dedicated training budget. 

You can learn more about the vacancy here. 

The application deadline is Monday, 30th September 2024.