Join Our Vibrant Team

QUAD is a vibrant, inspiring and varied place to work.

As a registered charity, quality of opportunity and accessibility are at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can thrive. We recognise and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re always looking for talented people to join us. Opportunities to get involved are advertised here, this includes employee roles as well as freelance, trustee, volunteering and work experience placements. We would love to hear from you.

  • Staff get complimentary cinema tickets
  • Discounts on food and drink in our Café Bar
  • A warm and welcoming team

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Opportunities at QUAD

Link to Volunteer Programme
Volunteer Programme

QUAD’s Volunteer Programme supports our cinema, exhibitions, and public programmes, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors.

Link to FORMAT Festival Programme Co-Ordinator
FORMAT Festival Programme Co-Ordinator

QUAD and FORMAT International Photography Festival are seeking an experienced and ambitious Festival Programme Co-Ordinator to join the team on a fixed-term, freelance contract, from October 2026 to April 2027. The Festival Programme Co-Ordinator will play a key role in the planning and delivery of FORMAT27, the UK's largest biennale festival of photography and related media, taking place across Derby from 11 March to 11 April 2027.