We are currently recruiting for:
London Mentoring Officer
- Permanent
- 5 days / 35 hours per week
- £31,415 per annum / pro rata
- You must reside in London, but the role can be office or home-based, or hybrid
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
Arts Emergency have been supporting young people through our mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, we’ve seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK’s creative industries come together to support over 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers.
As the London Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Greater London. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, your Mentoring team colleagues, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.
This role would be ideal for someone who has experience of managing and delivering projects for young people aged 16-18.
Deadline to apply: 10am on Tuesday 18 September 2026
Start date: ASAP
How to apply
1. Read the Job Pack thoroughly
2. Complete and submit the application form by 10am on Tuesday 18 September 2026
Interviews will be held in London on the week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.
If you have any questions about the role or application, please contact Danny Kilbride, Mentoring Manager, at danny@arts-emergency.org
Online Q&A
We are holding an optional information and Q&A session on Zoom on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 6pm for prospective applicants to learn more about the role, Arts Emergency, and the application process before they apply. Register below.
Our Stories
"I joined the AE Youth Collective in 2024 and it gave me real affirmation that what I believe in and the change I want to see is reflected by others"
Arisha, 27, started their Arts Emergency journey as a mentee in 2021 and has been involved in AE programmes ever since, including being a 2025 Youth Collective member.
Our Stories
"I feel more confident networking, and it’s allowed me to see that everyone is just on their own journey"
God’s Favour, 17, from London, is currently studying A-levels. She applied for an Arts Emergency mentor to get some advice about what steps to take after finishing college.
Our Stories
"I have all the passion [...] but I don’t have any connections in the industry"
Liverpool-based Andy was a 17-year-old Sixth Form student when they applied for a mentor to get advice about e a career in costume design.