Opportunities
From front of house to behind the scenes to artists opportunities, we offer a wide range of roles for all.
Student Experience Fund
Have you ever wanted to try a new hobby or craft but your budget doesn’t quite stretch to cover it? The new Student Experience Fund with the University of Leicester can help you give something new a go. We have teamed up with the University to offer a range of artistic experience alongside a range of other offers! Please note that this is only open to University of Leicester students.
What does the Fund offer?
The University of Leicester offer bursaries (non-repayable) of up to £100 to students to assist you in taking part in extra-curricular activities that you may not be able to take part in due to long-term financial constraints. This fund will help you take part in activities such as:
- Exercise classes
- Art or creative activities
- Membership to choirs or orchestras
- Equipment to take part in an activity or volunteering
At Attenborough Arts Centre we are offering the opportunity to take part in a creative course or workshop.
Eligibility
All current Home Undergraduate students will be eligible to apply for the fund, whether you are a current student or resitting without residence.
Unfortunately, International students are not eligible.
Students can apply year on year if they meet the shortlisting criteria (below), students who do not may only apply once. Students are eligible if they are a current student, or a resit with residence student.
When to apply
Applications for the fund are open until 11 December 2026.
We will review all the applications for eligibility and if they are appropriate for the fund. There is not a pre-determined number of awards as it will depend on how much money people are asking for.
What happens next
We will let you know if you are successful after 11 December 2026.
A voucher will be issued once you have confirmed you are still interested in receiving the funding.
How to apply
Click here to download the Student Experience Fund Application Questionnaire 2026. Once complete, please email the form to arts-centre@le.ac.uk
To learn more about the fund, click here to visit the University of Leicester sharepoint page. Please note that this page is only accessible if you are a University of Leicester student.
Volunteering
We are looking for Gallery Assistant Volunteers for our next exhibition.
Volunteers are important members of Attenborough Arts Centre front of house team. They are people who share a love of the arts, giving their time to contribute to the continued success of the centre.
As a Volunteer, you will be part of an organisation with decades of experience in providing performances, courses, workshops and activities for children and families.
You would be a public face for Attenborough Arts Centre, providing support and assistance within our gallery spaces. Ensuring our customers and visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience during their visit and aiding in their desire to return.
Contact Noreen Gallagher (Volunteer Coordinator) at aacvolunteer@leicester.ac.uk with a short paragraph explaining your interest in the Gallery Assistant role at Attenborough Arts Centre.
The University of Leicester holds an award for the ‘Disability Confident Leader’ status as an employer, the highest level of the award.
Currently, this makes the University one of only five universities to hold Disability Confident Leader, Athena Swan Institutional Silver and Race Equality Charter Bronze, or above.