Next Us: Supporting Lambeth NEET Youth (16-24) Into Creative & Digital Careers

Next Us is a year-long programme that aims to support Lambeth residents aged 16 to 24 and not in education, employment or training (NEET) into careers in the Creative and/or Digital sectors.

With 1:1 wraparound support from Creative Link Workers, participants will explore pathways into employment, education and training as well as gain access to paid opportunities including Creative ‘pre-employment’ Bootcamps, guaranteed interviews, internships and work experience placements.

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Eligibility Criteria:

Lambeth resident
16 to 24 years old
Not in Employment, Education or Training

And fall into one or more of the categories below:

Homeless or at risk of homelessness
Care experienced 
Ex-offender
Carer/ex-carer
Refugee
Involved in Substance Misuse 
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Childcare responsibilities

Creative Bootcamps:

Our pre-employment bootcamps are designed to offer young people the opportunity to gain an insight into a specific creative discipline by working to a creative brief, alongside developing the skills necessary to enter the work of work/education. From visits to talks from industry professionals, to support with developing CVs and/or portfolios, the Creative Bootcamps offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about an area of interest or to be introduced to something completely new.

Creative Bootcamps are a 2 week programme and an incentive to participate is provided at £100 per week.

Creative Taster Days:

This is an opportunity to join a creative/digital organisation for the day to gain an insight into careers and opportunities available within the sectors through talks with industry professionals and the opportunity to work on a creative project to get first-hand experience on what it would be like.

This is a 1 day programme where an incentive to participate is provided at £20 for the day.

Internships:

In January 2025, our 6-month internships will start. From roles such as digital marketing and content creation to podcasting and producing, participants will get the opportunity to work with a variety of organisations and learn new skills to kickstart their creative and/or digital careers.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All internships will be for a minimum of 15 hours a week and paid at London Living Wage (£13.15 p/hr).

Work Experience Placements:

Our 20 hour work experience placements allows participants to get a taste of what it’s like to work in the Creative and/or Digital sector with one of community organisations without having to commit to a long period of time. From working in galleries to creative youth organisations, participants will get the opportunity to see what it’s like to explore an area of work they may not have previously considered.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All work experience opportunities are paid at London Living Wage.

Creative Link Workers:

Will offer 1:1 support to all participant who join the programme. From helping them to develop CVs, apply for jobs or education opportunities, to being there as a point of contact should any concerns arise. Creative Link Workers will be there to support participants throughout every step of their journey.

Additional Support Fund:

We understand that there are a variety of barriers that can prevent young people from accessing opportunities that are available. Therefore, we have set up an additional support fund that will cover things such as childcare and travel costs, access needs, help to purchase ID and more. Should any issues arise, just speak to your Creative Link Worker.

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Current Opportunities

Creative Bootcamp
Rate: £100 per week
Hours: 2 weeks
Date:  Tuesday 19th November to Friday 29th November
Location: TBC
Spaces available: 28
The programme:
The Brixton Screen Academy Bootcamp 2024 is a unique two-week opportunity led by creative industry experts from diverse backgrounds. These professionals use their lived experiences to empower and enhance understanding, knowledge, and access to creative industry networks.
The Bootcamp focuses on developing transferable skills that prepare participants for real-world work scenarios primed for employment and freelance opportunities in the Creative and Digital industries:
Gain experience in team-based film production from start to finish
Portfolio creation and evidence gathering
Behind-the-scenes insights into production sets and digital branded promotional campaigns
Earning an IMDb accreditation
Working on and featuring in The Brixton Film Festival 2024
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and emerging artists
Wraparound support throughout and following Bootcamp completion includes:
Bespoke guidance from industry recruitment professionals, including employability advice, CV and social presence reviews
1-2-1 mentoring and interview preparation
A complimentary one-hour therapy session
Comprehensive wellbeing and self-care resources, fitness and nutrition plans and buddy systems
During this exclusive two-week Bootcamp, participants will create a film exploring the intricacies of human encounters and they will be involved in shaping all aspects of the five stages of production; Discovery, Pre-production, Production, Post production and Delivery.
In addition, this Film will be showcased at the launch of The Brixton Film Festival later this year and participants will have the opportunity to discuss the creative process they were part of.
Participants of The Brixton Screen Academy Bootcamp will leave with a variety of experiences, increased networks, professional accreditation and more.
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Project Assistant Intern
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
6-month internship available with Kinetika Bloco: During this time, you will learn everything involved in running an organisation like ours. From working in the office, and supporting the design of new workshops to being out in the community delivering to young people, you will gain insight and experience in every area.
Key areas of development include:
- Project Management
- Operations and Administration
- Research and Development
- Marketing and Communications
- Direct Service Delivery
To find out more and how to apply – Kinetika Bloco Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Production Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Renaissance Studios, a creative and innovative production company seeking a passionate Production Assistant to join our team. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker who’s enthusiastic about the creative industry and excited to grow, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Key responsibilities:
- Content Creation
- Administrative Assistance
- Digital Tools
- Shoot Support
- Research & Development
- Collaboration
- Event & New Business Planning
- Networking
- Guest Support
To find out more and how to apply – Renaissance Studios Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Community and Culture Intern
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
As a Trash Gxng Community and culture intern, you will be gaining hands-on industry experience in a rapidly growing company and you will be part of a busy and dynamic environment. We offer the option to work remotely as a flexible option at our discretion (for example when editing content) but most of the team work out of our office in Somerset House, Waterloo. You’ll be involved in capturing and coordinating our storytelling visuals of our culture and our impact for the youth. As our community and culture intern you will learn about building, maintaining, and protecting digital relations between our brand and our consumers. 
Key Responsibilities:
- Brand vision
- Online engagement
- Creating strategic content
- Use different social media platforms
- Track online performance and engagement
To find out more and how to apply – TRASH GXNG Internship
Role: Work Experience Placement
Title: Community and Culture Placement
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
As a Trash Gxng Community and culture intern, you will be gaining hands-on industry experience in a rapidly growing company and you will be part of a busy and dynamic environment. We offer the option to work remotely as a flexible option at our discretion (for example when editing content) but most of the team work out of our office in Somerset House, Waterloo. You’ll be involved in capturing and coordinating our storytelling visuals of our culture and our impact for the youth. As our community and culture intern you will learn about building, maintaining, and protecting digital relations between our brand and our consumers. 
Key Responsibilities:
- Brand vision
- Online engagement
- Creating strategic content
- Use different social media platforms
- Track online performance and engagement
To find out more and how to apply – TRASH GXNG Internship
Role: Work Experience Placement
Title: BOSI Creative Placement
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 2
We are creators of inspired madness and controlled chaos in the public realm. We make people smile & think by working with culture and communities to inspire behavioural change.
We inject art, entertainment, humour and surprise in everyday places – creating engaging installations, devised theatre shows and surprising interventions that bring magic and silliness to the mundane.
If you are inquisitive, curious and want to try lots of different things, it just might be!
You should be excited about the same things we are, which are doing a good job, silliness, surprise and giving people joyful experiences.
You will share our passion for enabling communities to access great experiences and supporting artists to achieve their ambitions.
To find out more and how to apply – Bureau Of Silly Ideas Work Placement
Role: Work Experience Placement
Title: Podcast Production Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Duration: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 1
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our young and dynamic team as a Production Assistant. This role involves multifaceted responsibilities, including podcast filming, editing, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the podcasting industry, possess technical proficiency in audio and video editing, and have excellent organisational skills to manage the podcast production workflow.
Key Responsibilities
- Podcast Filming
- Podcast Editing
- Podcast Scheduling
- Technical Support
To find out more and how to apply – Orange Bow CIC Work Experience Placement
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Podcast Production Internship
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Opportunities available: 1
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our young and dynamic team as a Production Assistant. This role involves multifaceted responsibilities, including podcast filming, editing, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the podcasting industry, possess technical proficiency in audio and video editing, and have excellent organisational skills to manage the podcast production workflow.
Key Responsibilities
- Podcast Filming
- Podcast Editing
- Podcast Scheduling
- Technical Support
To find out more and how to apply – ORANGE BOW CIC Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Podcast Production Internship
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours
Opportunities available: 1
Orange Bow CIC have assisted in placing young people at these nurseries in positions such as social media interns, apprentices, and nursery assistants. In order to promote the nurseries on social media, social media interns are able to take pictures, record videos, and publish content.
Key responsibilities:
- Content Creation and Scheduling Posts
- Social Media Analytics Tracking
- Audience Engagement and Management
- Engaging with User Content (liking and commenting on followers’ posts where appropriate)
To find out more and how to apply – ORANGE BOW CIC Internship
Role: Work Experience Placement
Title: Podcast Production Internship
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 1
Orange Bow CIC have assisted in placing young people at these nurseries in positions such as social media interns, apprentices, and nursery assistants. In order to promote the nurseries on social media, social media interns are able to take pictures, record videos, and publish content.
Key responsibilities:
- Content Creation and Scheduling Posts
- Social Media Analytics Tracking
- Audience Engagement and Management
- Engaging with User Content (liking and commenting on followers’ posts where appropriate)
To find out more and how to apply – ORANGE BOW CIC Work Experience Placement
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Assistant Project Coordinator
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 16 hours
Opportunities available: 1
STEP NOW are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and passionate individual who will support with the facilitation and coordination of projects across the whole service; including, but not limited to, facilitating school and community-related activities and workshops, as well as mentoring young people on an ad-hoc basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programme support
- Mentoring
- Facilitating workshops
- Liaising with different stakeholders
To find out more and how to apply – Step Now Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Social Media Intern
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 16 hours
Opportunities available: 1
STEP NOW is looking for a creative and proactive social media marketing intern to work within the marketing team to help manage, enhance, and optimise our social media channels. You will have unprecedented responsibility with the opportunity to make a noticeable difference within the company, creating original content as well as organising promotional activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create engaging content
- Schedule social media posts
- Track social media data
- Engage with followers across different platforms
To find out more and how to apply – Step Now Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Projects Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours
Opportunities available: 1
The purpose of this role is to provide the intern with the opportunity to develop as an administrator, whilst gaining an insight into the day to day running of an arts organisation. The intern will gain skills in accessible practice and an understanding of how to work with visually impaired and blind artists.
Key responsibilities:
- Attending regular meetings
- Creating accessible marketing content for social media
- Evaluation and Data collection
- Attending monthly participatory sessions
To find out more and how to apply – Extant Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Programme Assistant (Civic and Learning)
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 16 hours
Opportunities available: 1
The Programme Assistant (Civic and Learning) will support with day-to-day administration, working closely on supporting an artist residency with year six students in a nearby school and a programme of teacher training activity, as well as taking part in a wider programme of artist commissions, and the establishment of a new Neighbours Group. You will also be able to feed into ideas for the programme, lead the delivery of events, and receive mentoring from the wider team as per your area of interest, which will be established during regular 1-1 sessions with your line manager. We will also be initiating a new programme which centres and supports Transgender artists and communities nation-wide.
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative support
- Support the Assistant Curators
- Marketing and communications
- Collate survey data for evaluation
To find out more and how to apply – Studio Voltaire Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Sales and Production Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 16 hours
Opportunities available: 1
The Sales and Production Assistant will support the sales and creation of artistic merchandise, editions and innovative fashion and design products in House of Voltaire to our diverse local, national and international audiences through in-house sales and digital communications. They will gain experience in customer satisfaction in-store, online and over the telephone; the back-end management of in-store and online retail; care, creation and marketing of products, and how to pack and send orders. They will have the opportunity to work with artists and designers to understand how to communicate their vision when producing commissions, exhibitions and saleable Products.
Key responsibilities
- First point of contact for visitors and customers
- Help to maintain stockroom and storage areas
- Provide administration support to the Head of Commercial and Retail and Commercial Manager
- Support coordination of photography
- Assist the Communications Team to conceive and plan social media posts
To find out more and how to apply – Studio Voltaire Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Studio Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 18 hours
Opportunities available: 1
You will also engage in our community workshops and outreach programmes as a shadow assistant to the lead tutor in facilitating creative sessions for diverse groups, including schools, community contexts, and social prescribing projects. You will develop your communication skills, teaching abilities, and understanding of how art can positively impact different communities. Additionally, you will spend time with the management team to gain experience in marketing, promotion, and outreach engagement. You may also collaborate on creating social media content, especially reels.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Creating
- Administration
- Marketing / Socials
To find out more and how to apply – Art4Space Internship
Role: 6-month Internship
Title: Marketing, Branding and Communications Intern
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 15 hours
Opportunities available: 1
NEON is looking for an intern to in Marketing, Branding & Communications, focusing on Social Media and Website Management. This role will support the development of our online presence and marketing strategies. As part of the team, you will collaborate with key departments to create engaging content, increase brand visibility, and help manage our website. This is an excellent chance for someone eager to build their skills in the creative sector and learn from experienced professionals. You will report to and be supported by the Artistic Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Social media management
- Website management
- Marketing and branding
- Content creation
To find out more and how to apply – NEON Performing Arts Internship

If you would like to know more or have any specific questions or concerns please contact Chinnelle McLean on cmclean1@lambeth.gov.uk

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