Cultural Impact Award

Get Creative. Get Paid. Make

your Mark.  

Tramshed
51-53 Woolwich New Road
London
SE18 6ES

LOCATION

Calling creative young people (aged 13-30): Get paid to co-create cultural events in Royal Greenwich.

Tramshed is the Creative Programming Partner for the Cultural Impact Award 2026/27

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been awarded a Cultural Impact Award, a Mayor of London initiative. Between December 2025 and March 2027, Tramshed will be the Creative Programme Partner, and will be working two groups of young creatives to design 4 incredible brand-new art events! Known as Steering Boards, the participants will learn about and plan these events and helping to shape and produce this exciting new programme. These are paid positions building a real future in the creative industries.

Igniting Creative Careers in the Royal

Borough of Greenwich

What the Steering Boards gain: 

  • Real paid experience in creating high profile arts events 

  • Leadership skills and credits to boost your CV and/or creative portfolio 

  • Increased confidence in your creative ideas and communication skills – you'll be in the driving seat! 

  • Work experience and mentoring with some of UK's top cultural organisations 

  • Creative industry connections and networking opportunities  

  • A chance to apply for one of four longer term paid Emerging Producer roles, which will deliver this high-profile project at the end of the Steering Board process (19 to 30 group) 

The Fine Print 

We're creating two Steering Boards: 

  • 13-18s  

  • 19-30s  

Both groups will help develop and co-create the event programme across the borough, gaining valuable experience, skills, and industry connections. 

We understand that some young people currently have fewer routes into a creative career.  Everyone living or going to school in Royal Borough of Greenwich is welcome to apply but we will especially welcome applications from people who meet one or more of the following criteria: 

  • You currently are in or have been in care 

  • You receive free school meals 

  • You live in a household that receives benefits for living costs, including Universal Credit; Child Tax Credit; Free School Meals; Housing Benefit; Income Support; Income-based Job Seekers Allowance. 

  • You identify as being disabled 

  • You identify as global majority 

Both Steering Boards will meet for 8 sessions at Tramshed between January and March 2026.

In addition:

During February Half Term (16–20 February 2026), 13-18 Steering Board members will be paid to take part in some amazing interactive sessions and workshops with a number of leading cultural organisations to learn new skills and connect with inspiring professionals.

19-30 Steering Board members will also be offered a minimum of 5 days' work experience each with some amazing cultural organisations, across weeks commencing 26 January, 2 February and 9 February. We’ll be flexible to fit around your work/study commitments.  

In February 2026, 19-30 Steering Board members will also be invited to apply for 4 x paid roles as Emerging Producers helping to deliver the programme’s festivals and events. 

Steering Board members under 18 will be paid at the UK Minimum Wage rate (currently £7.55 per hour). Steering Board members over 18 will be paid at the London Living Wage rate (currently £14.80 per hour).  The total number of paid hours for the 13-18 group will be 20 hours and 32 hours for the 19-30 group.