Careers + Opportunities
Interested in working with Generator?
See our current vacancies below. Working at Generator is a chance to be part of something meaningful - supporting culture, creativity, and opportunity across the North.
No current vacancies? We’d still love to hear from you - tell us a bit about yourself and what you're interested in.
Get in touch via recruitment@generator.org.uk
Northern Music Export Office: Operations Consultant
Generator, in partnership with the Northern Music Export Office, is seeking an experienced Director of Export (contract) to support the set-up, mobilisation and operational delivery of the UK’s first pan-regional music export office for the North of England.
This is a short-term, high-impact role focused on building the foundations of a globally-facing export infrastructure - ensuring the North is not just part of the conversation, but leading it.
The successful candidate will work closely with Generator’s senior team, partners and Combined Authorities to translate ambition into clear systems, processes and delivery frameworks.
This work sits at the heart of Generator’s mission to build long-term infrastructure, unlock global opportunity, and put Northern talent on the world stage.
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Applications close: Friday, 15 May
Generator x Sonic Futures: Community Coordinator
Generator and Sonic Futures are on the lookout for a Community Coordinator to join our team, in what’s set to be a hugely exciting few years. The perfect candidate will be inspiring, champion positivity, connect with empathy, and lead with honesty and integrity. You’ll be passionate about the music and creative industries, our wonderful region, and Generator’s mission and vision. You’ll thrive working in a fast-paced creative environment amongst a small, but mighty, team.
We’re looking for someone flexible and ambitious in their approach, with proven experience in programme coordination or project management, and strong links with grassroots and/or community organisations and groups across the North East and Tees Valley. Organisation and multitasking abilities are a must, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines. You’ll be detail-oriented, focused on quality and results, and confident dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds.
A positive, can-do attitude is imperative with the desire to work as part of an inclusive team. In return, we can offer you a flexible, creative work environment where you’ll be supported by a passionate and positive team, excited about making a real difference through our work.
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Applications close: 8am, Tuesday, 26 May
Generator x Sonic Futures: Data & Compliance Consultant
Generator is seeking an experienced Data & Compliance Consultant to support the development and implementation of robust data, evaluation, and compliance frameworks across the organisation.
This is a short-term, high-impact role focused on strengthening the systems and structures that underpin Generator’s programmes - ensuring data integrity, accountability, and effective impact measurement across all areas of delivery.
The successful candidate will work closely with Generator’s senior leadership team and programme leads to embed consistent approaches to data collection, reporting, and compliance, translating organisational and funder requirements into clear, practical processes.
This work sits at the core of Generator’s mission to build resilient infrastructure, demonstrate impact, and support the sustainable growth of the creative and cultural sectors across the North.
A key focus of the role will be working alongside Generator’s development team on the build and implementation of a new project management and CRM system - ensuring it is designed to support effective data capture, reporting, and compliance from the outset.
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Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Northern Music Export Office: Regional Delivery Partner
Powered by Generator, the Northern Music Export Office is a pan-regional music export initiative designed to accelerate the global reach of talent from the North of England. Backed by Tees Valley, Liverpool City Region, North East and West Yorkshire Combined Authorities, NMEO connects artists and music businesses to international opportunities through global showcasing, export training, industry mentorship, collaborative opportunities, and direct access to key partners worldwide.
The Northern Music Export Office is part of the Great North Creative. A pan-regional collaboration of Mayors, Combined Authorities, Arts Council England, Public Service Broadcasters and other key stakeholders. It aims to recalibrate the creative industries economy
and drive growth and opportunity.
We are seeking to appoint a Regional Delivery Partner to lead the delivery of its export development workstream across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) area.
This role will strengthen the pipeline of export-ready artists and music businesses, connecting local talent to national and international opportunities.
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Applications close: Monday, 1 June
Opportunities for Artists & Industry
From breakthrough artists to rising producers, creative entrepreneurs to future industry leaders - Generator creates real opportunities to get in, level up, and go further.
We run a year-round programme of events, open calls, talent development and hands-on experience that connects you with the people, platforms and pathways that matter.
Ready to get involved? Head to our What’s On page to see what’s happening now.
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn’t.
Generator exists because we believe anyone with vision and drive should have the opportunity to succeed - no matter where they come from.
We’re here to level the playing field, build a sustainable industry, and create a lasting legacy for music, culture, and creative business in the North.
What We Stand For
We make change
We don’t wait for change - we make it. Bold ideas. Bold action. Bold results. We take risks, challenge the status quo, and push the industry forward - making sure the North leads, not follows.
We put people first
People are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in talent, nurture teams, and create real opportunities. By bringing the right people together, we build something bigger - stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a stronger industry.
We create the future
The future belongs to those who think differently. We champion new ideas, embrace diverse voices, and push boundaries to shape what’s next for music, culture, and creative business in the North.
We stand for whats right
Integrity is non-negotiable. We’re straight-talking, transparent, and committed to building a fairer, more accessible industry. We stand for inclusion, respect, and backing talent based on vision and drive - not background or connections.