About RISE

RISE is Henley Festival’s fast expanding charitable programme to support emerging talent in the creative industries. It gives musicians, visual artists and backstage production students the opportunity to perform, exhibit and work at a unique, black-tie festival that celebrates music, art and culture.

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and creative RISE Intern to support the smooth running of our programme. You should be looking to build a career in event organisation or the wider music and arts industries.

About the role

This internship is a graduate-level role for someone in the early stages of, or looking to start, a career in festival or event production, in music or the arts.

As RISE Intern, you will provide practical and administrative support across the RISE programme and event. This is a varied role suited to an organised team player who can also work independently. There will also be opportunities to work across other departments.

The successful applicant will be required to work extended hours during Henley Festival (7th-11th July 2027).

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the RISE programme.
• Support the planning, coordination, marketing and delivery of the RISE programme.
• Maintain accurate records, contact lists and programme documents.
• Help prepare communications, newsletters, forms, presentations and other materials.
• Organise RISE events.
• Support monitoring and feedback processes, including collecting and organising participant feedback.
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts to keep tasks moving and deadlines on track.
• Help to create a welcoming, well-coordinated experience for participants, partners and the wider team.
• Contribute ideas and help to build the RISE programme for further success!

About you

• A keen interest in the creative industries.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• Problem solver.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent digital skills including social media and Microsoft Office.
• Friendly and professional approach when working with people.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and work to deadlines.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to get involved in a range of tasks.

Role details

• Job title: RISE Intern
• Location: Working from home / office in Henley-on-Thames
• Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Full-time for nine months pro rata with 25 days holiday and Bank Holidays pro rata and pension scheme
• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Report to: Emma Ellis, Head of RISE
• Start date: 1st December 2026

Application close: 27th November, we will consider candidates on a rolling basis. Dependent on the volume of applications, we may close applications earlier, so we recommend early application. Interviews will be held in person.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the requirements. Applications should be sent to rise@henley-festival.co.uk by 27th November 2026.

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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