About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.

The internship:
In partnership with Greenpeace and the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, we are welcoming 2 interns to be part of the Roundhouse team in our iconic building. This is a practical programme, running 2 days a week over 4 months (16 weeks) with an 8-day onsite secondment at a UK Festival in June. The interns will also be supported by Creative Mentors from the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust.

This opportunity is open to those aged 21 - 25 looking to gain entry level skills and experience in the creative industries. We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We are keen to hear from young people who are under-represented in the live events industry or who have experienced barriers to accessing the industry.

The 4-month programme aims to equip interns with:
Knowledge of live events sector & practical experience of working in different teams within the Roundhouse workforce, and onsite with Greenpeace at a UK festival
Employability skills: support with CV and interviews, whilst being supported by a Creative Mentor from the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust.
Understanding of industry best practice and career development ‘in the field’ through a practical secondment at top UK Music Festival.

Please note: we will be recruiting 2 interns for this programme.


Our Internship Programme will start the week commencing 5th May 2025.

About you:

This internship might be for you if:
You are aged 21-25
You have a passion for the live events industry - this could be live concerts, festivals, club shows, production and more
You would love a career in this industry but don’t know where to start
You may have done some unskilled work in the sector but have never been employed in a production-based role in a live events setting
You are able to commit to an in-person internship, working 2 days per week, including potential evenings and weekends
You are able to commit to the full secondment (onsite placement) including the increased onsite hours during the month of June. Please note this secondment is out of London, however expenses in relation to this will be covered.
You are happy to be supported working outdoors in the field, even if this is something you have no experience in
You are looking to gain new experiences and engage with people from different backgrounds


This internship is NOT for you if:
You are not aged 21-25
You have already completed a paid or unpaid internship (of 3 months or longer) in the arts, production or events sector before
You already have entry or mid-level experience or skills in live events technical or production work
You have been employed in a production-based role in a live events setting (This could be a role at an arts organisation, festival, event venue or other events setting)
You are unavailable for the full dates of the internship, including offsite work during the month of June

Please note: During the month of May you will be required to work on Tuesdays with Greenpeace. In June, whilst on secondment with Greenpeace, you will be required to be onsite for 8 consecutive days as well as 2 individual days earlier in the month. Your working hours are likely to increase and we will require you to be as flexible as possible during this time. Your working schedule will be agreed in advance with your line manager. Any additional time worked during this secondment will be compensated.


Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
The Roundhouse champions diversity, equity and inclusion in the creative industries. We believe in a just society and in the benefit for all gained from the richness of diverse experiences and expressions within the UK’s cultural output.
Through this programme, the Roundhouse is actively seeking to increase diversity and address disadvantage and inequity in the creative sector. Under the provisions made for Positive Action in the Equality Act 2010 the Roundhouse may, in the event of identifying two or more candidates of equal merit, give preference to a candidate or candidates that are from a group that is disproportionately under-represented or otherwise disadvantaged within the creative workforce.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one.

We are running an informal recruitment Q&A and information session online on Tuesday 11th March at 6.30pm to register for the session copy and paste the link into your browser https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/roundhouse-live-events-internship-info-qa-su25/ . The session will be hosted by Roundhouse, talking you through the internship, exploring what a day in the life of the programme might look like and asking any questions you may have.

Right after the session, our partners the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, will host a Self Belief Session all around the tips and tricks for bolstering your CV and improving interview techniques. Expert recruitment specialists from major companies will run through the best ways to stand out and make the right impression when applying for an early stage role.

For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by midnight on Monday 17th March 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st or Thursday 3rd of April.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Internship Dates: Week commencing 5th May - 24th August 2025
Deadline: Midnight on Monday 17th March
Hours: 14 hours per week over 2 days excluding breaks (0.4 FTE)
Rate of Pay: London Living Wage - £27,352 gross pro rata per annum (£3,366.40 during contract)

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.