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Help us build an even brighter future.We believe this is an incredibly exciting time for the development of arts and culture in Luton. We’re passionate about what we do, so we encourage an open, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Current Job Positions
Luton Arts Support Administrator. Closing Date: Mon 19th October 2026 at 10am
Luton Arts Support Administrator
Location: Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 2NQ
Salary: £25614 pro-rata
Contract: Part time – 3 days a week – Fixed term to 31st March 2027
About the role:
Are you looking to build a career in the creative industries? This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a dynamic programme for creatives in Luton. Join the Culture Trust as a Luton Arts Support Administrator and help deliver events, digital campaigns and activities designed to support local creative talent. This is an entry-level role for someone eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a practical working environment.
About you:
This role is ideal for someone who wants to work in areas such as cultural marketing, events coordination or talent development. You don’t need a degree or formal qualifications — just curiosity, commitment, and a strong interest in creative careers.
We particularly welcome applicants who are underrepresented in the creative sector and are keen to support Luton’s growing cultural scene.
Skills Required
- Communication: Clear and confident writing and speaking, with the ability to engage a range of people.
- Organisation: Able to manage tasks and follow projects through to completion.
- Teamwork: Willing to collaborate and take direction, while showing initiative.
- Digital confidence: Comfortable using email, social media, or basic design/editing tools.
- Creativity: Interest in creative ideas, events, or the challenges creatives face.
About us:
Culture Trust Luton is an award-winning charitable trust connecting communities through culture. We manage museums, galleries, theatres, creative workspaces and heritage venues across Luton, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. Through our cultural programmes, events and community partnerships, we inspire creativity, celebrate diversity and make culture accessible to everyone.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form or submit your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria to privacy@culturetrust.com.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026 – 10.00 am.
Job Reference No: LCST032
Head Chef. Closing Date: Sun 25th October 2026
Head Chef
Location: Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton
Salary: £28153 - £30515
Contract: Full Time, 37 hours a week
About the role:
Do you have a passion for creating high quality, diverse and seasonal food that enhances the visitor experience? Are you excited by the opportunity to lead a busy kitchen within one of Luton Culture’s flagship heritage sites? If yes, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to join the team at Stockwood Discovery Centre, supporting the Head of Commercial Operations in the overall management of our kitchen. You will lead on menu development and uphold exceptional culinary standards and ensure excellent food hygiene standards are maintained.
Stockwood Discovery Centre is a vibrant, visitor focused venue with a busy café and a wide variety of events including Illuminated, Living History Weekend and Colourscape. This creates exciting opportunities to innovate, develop new food concepts and help maximise income while delivering memorable experiences for our guests.
You will design seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect Luton's rich cultural diversity, ensuring our food offering remains fresh, inclusive and relevant. Alongside this, you’ll manage day to day kitchen operations, supervise staff, monitor budgets and contribute to the smooth running of our commercial services.
The role is primarily daytime hours, but some evening work and support at other Trust venues may be required.
About you:
You will bring strong culinary experience, ideally with previous leadership responsibility within a busy kitchen environment. You’ll have excellent knowledge of menu planning, food safety and stock management, and a passion for producing high quality, culturally diverse dishes.
You’ll be organised, calm under pressure and committed to maintaining high standards in food quality, customer service and hygiene. Experience supervising staff and delivering consistent operations in a fast-paced setting is essential.
A flexible approach to working patterns is required to support events and operational needs across the Trust.
About us:
Culture Trust Luton is an award-winning charitable trust connecting communities through culture. We manage museums, galleries, theatres, creative workspaces and heritage venues across Luton, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. Through our cultural programmes, events and community partnerships, we inspire creativity, celebrate diversity and make culture accessible to everyone.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form or submit your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria to privacy@culturetrust.com.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Job Reference No: LCST033
We can only process applications through our Job Application Form, any other documents submitted will be disregarded unless requested with your application. If you have any difficulty accessing any of the supporting documents please email privacy@culturetrust.com.
