Next Gen Creatives

Two-week paid work placement

How will the Museum of London support you?

During the two weeks, a dedicated facilitator and members of the Museum of London Engagement team will support you to gain new creative skills and training focussed on ‘how to create a community event’. You will also meet staff across departments and learn about different jobs and careers that exist in a museum.

How will the placement work?

The two-week placement will take place 19-23 February and 26 February - 1 March 2024.

You will be working four hours a day, 10am-2pm in person at the Museum of London, and one additional hour of working from home.

You will be paid a fee of £1,000 for the placement.

We will provide lunch and refreshments each day and we will reimburse expenses.

After the placement, there will be a reflection session in late March.

If you like, you can present the work you have created during your placement at our Annual Celebration on 20 March. If you choose to do this, you will be paid additionally for your time.

If you have any questions or access needs you would like to discuss, please email [email protected].

Application help and information sessions

Museum of London staff are hosting 20 minute 1:1 zoom calls for anyone who wants to find out more about this placement, meet members of the team, or needs additional support to apply.

To book a slot on either of the dates below, please email [email protected] and let us know if you have any access needs.

Friday 5 January, 1-2pm

Friday 12 January, 10-11am

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are:

• aged 18-25
• living in Islington
• NEET (not in employment, education or training)

There are six positions available.

We’re keen to hear about your unique experiences and perspectives. You do not need to have any specific work experience to apply for this role, just an interest in a creative career or finding out more about working in a museum.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is: 9am, Monday 15 January.

To apply, please email [email protected] and answer the following questions in any format that you feel most comfortable with. We accept written answers, voice recordings or short video submissions.

Make sure to include your name, age and the best way to contact you.

• Do you live in Islington?
• Are you currently in employment, education or training? If so, please state which.
• Where did you hear about this opportunity?
• What creative activities do you enjoy? Think about what kind of art interests you and why, e.g. taking photographs of your local area because you are interested in local history.
• What skills and experiences do you want to gain from the two-week paid placement? Think about skills you want to develop, whether that’s something practical like editing a film or something like gaining confidence in talking about your experience in interviews.

Make sure you add as many specific examples as you can to your answers so we can understand more about your interests and what skills you want to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where will I work during my placement?

The programme will be based at Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y

There may also be opportunities to visit Museum of London Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL

Plan your visit to the Museum of London Docklands

Will refreshments be provided?

Lunch will be provided each day, alongside refreshments. We will ask about your dietary requirements ahead of the first workshop. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments as well if you prefer.

How much support will I get during the placement?

You will be supported by our trained facilitator and artist as well as members of the Museum of London Engagement team throughout the duration of the programme. This will likely be in the form of group training and one-to-ones.

Members of staff across the museum will also lead on trainings and mentoring opportunities.

I have specific access needs, can these be accommodated?

We work hard to ensure our events and activities are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know in your application about your specific access needs and how we can best support you.

I can't attend every day of the placement, can I still apply?

Unfortunately not. With just six spaces available, we are only able to take on applicants who are fully committed to the placement and are available to attend Monday to Friday, 19-23 February and 26 February - 1 March, 10am-2pm. Please do keep an eye on our website and social channels for other opportunities that may be better suited to your availability.

I am 17 years old, can I still apply?

This opportunity is only open to 18-25 year olds. If you are outside of this age range then we can't accept your application.

I don't live in Islington, can I still apply?

Unfortunately this opportunity is only open to people who live in Islington.

I live in Islington, but I am currently working in a part-time job, can I still apply?

The programme is aimed at young people who currently aren’t in education, employment or training and therefore we will prioritise applicants who fit this.

A testimony from Mercedes, one of the participants on the Black Heritage London young producers programme 2021/22:

"As a Black Heritage London producer, I learnt how varied the roles of museum staff are; from bioarchaeological lab work to interacting with visitors, so much goes on behind the scenes to keep the wheels turning."