Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences. Our mission is to commission extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world.
We would encourage you to start the application process as soon as you can, in case of any unforeseen issues which might delay you.
If you experience any access barriers or have any questions, please email info@weareunlimited.org.uk or call 07506 679968.
Key facts about the role
Job Title: Programme Manager: DEVELOP
Responsible to: Senior Producer
Responsible for: line managing one staff member, freelance suppliers, and artists
Type of Contract: 12-month, fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 0.5 FTE which equates to 2.5 days or 20 hours. Unlimited has a highly adaptable working culture with flexible working hours, occasional travel and weekends/evening work when the work requires it. We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) policy to compensate.
Salary: £33,063 per annum, pro rata
Full recruitment pack details can be found here.
How to apply
Applications can be made in text, audio or video (use whichever methods you prefer) via our online application portal.
Ultimately, we want to know why you’d be great at this role, and we don’t mind how you share this with us. If you prefer, you can also apply via email, and we will upload the contents to the application portal for you.
Access a Word Document version of the application questions here.
If there’s another method that you’d prefer to use to apply due to your access requirements, please let us know. We want to remove as many barriers to applying as we can.
Interviews will be held virtually via video (usually Zoom). Every selection panel for every role at Unlimited will include at least one global majority person and a minimum of 50% disabled people.
If you have any general questions about applying or would like to share with us any feedback you have about the application process, please email us on info@weareunlimited.org.uk.
Recruitment timeline
Deadline for applications: Thursday 2 May 2024, midday.
All applicants contacted by: Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 14 May and Wednesday 15 May 2024. There may also be a second round of interviews, date to be confirmed.
Suggested start date: June/July 2024.
We recognise how much time and effort goes into crafting and submitting an application, so we’ll review each with the same care and attention. We do this by looking in detail at the application with reference to our essential and desirable qualities mentioned in the person specification above.
If the interview dates don’t suit you, please tell us in your application.
If you’re selected for an interview, we’ll send you the interview questions in advance. This is usually a couple of hours before the interview itself (this is so people don’t over prepare – it’s not an exam and the questions don’t require research or have ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers). If, for access, you would like them earlier than this, just let us know.
We'll let you know if our timelines change, and you’ll hear from us no matter what the outcome of your application.
If your application doesn’t result in an interview, we'll let you know but sadly we can’t offer feedback if we’ve received over 30 applications for a role as we just don’t have the staff capacity.
We'll contact all interview candidates with the outcome of the interview.
Key facts about the role
Job Title: Commissions Officer
Responsible to: Programme Manager: COMMISSION
Responsible for: freelancers and artists
Type of Contract: 12-month, fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 0.8 FTE which equates to 4 days or 32 hours. Unlimited has a highly adaptable working culture with flexible working hours and occasional travel and weekends/evening work when the work requires it. We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) policy to compensate
Salary: £29,757 per annum, pro rata
Full recruitment pack details can be found here.
How to apply
Applications can be made in text, audio or video (use whichever methods you prefer) via our online application portal.
Ultimately, we want to know why you’d be great at this role, and we don’t mind how you share this with us. If you prefer, you can also apply via email, and we will upload the contents to the application portal for you.
Access a Word Document version of the application questions here.
If there’s another method that you’d prefer to use to apply due to your access requirements, please let us know. We want to remove as many barriers to applying as we can.
Interviews will be held virtually via video (usually Zoom). Every selection panel for every role at Unlimited will include at least one global majority person and a minimum of 50% disabled people.
If you have any general questions about applying or would like to share with us any feedback you have about the application process, please email us on info@weareunlimited.org.uk.
Recruitment timeline
Deadline for applications: Thursday 2 May 2024, midday.
All applicants contacted by: Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 14 May and Wednesday 15 May 2024. There may also be a second round of interviews, date to be confirmed.
Suggested start date: June/July 2024.
We recognise how much time and effort goes into crafting and submitting an application, so we’ll review each with the same care and attention. We do this by looking in detail at the application with reference to our essential and desirable qualities mentioned in the person specification above.
If the interview dates don’t suit you, please tell us in your application.
If you’re selected for an interview, we’ll send you the interview questions in advance. This is usually a couple of hours before the interview itself (this is so people don’t over prepare – it’s not an exam and the questions don’t require research or have ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers). If, for access, you would like them earlier than this, just let us know.
We'll let you know if our timelines change, and you’ll hear from us no matter what the outcome of your application.
If your application doesn’t result in an interview, we'll let you know but sadly we can’t offer feedback if we’ve received over 30 applications for a role as we just don’t have the staff capacity.
We'll contact all interview candidates with the outcome of the interview.
Apply to the British Council Unlimited Micro Awards Round 6 to make connections and collaborate internationally.
In partnership with British Council we are excited to announce Round 6 of the British Council Unlimited Micro Awards, which will give eight pairs of disabled artists the opportunity to make connections and work collaboratively on an international level. These awards will facilitate UK based artists to pair up with international artist/s from Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries.
- Round 6 opens on Wednesday 3 April at 12am midnight until Tuesday 23 April at 12pm midday
We want to hear from the full diversity of disabled artists, working in any discipline across the UK. Our use of the term ‘disabled artist’ includes artists who identify as being disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent and those experiencing chronic illness, mental health conditions, and more.
Who can apply?
- Collaborations can be centred around disability/impairment, but can also be about something else.
- Collaborations must be led by a disabled artist / collective based in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
- International collaborator must be a disabled artist / collective based in one of the ODA (Official Development Assistance) eligible countries listed below:
Albania, Argentina, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Serbia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
How to apply:
- Application will open on Wednesday 3 April 12am midnight via our online application form.
- In the application form, we ask for a brief overview of your idea, information on both artists/collectives and your previous work, an estimated budget, and a sense of the impact you think a micro award could make.
- Applications can be made in alternative formats, including video.
- The application process will close on Tuesday 23 April at 12pm midday.
Access support is available for applications - please do not hesitate to contact Unlimited on alex@weareunlimited.org.uk or 07506 679968.
Full Application Brief (available on the page here):
Standard Application Brief (PDF 191KB)
Standard Application Brief (DOCX 218KB)