Posted on 23 May 2025
Closing Date: 13/06/2025 | Full Time

Are you ready to step into the spotlight at The Playhouse? 
Funded by BBC Children in Need The Youth Engagement Officer is key to ensuring that The Playhouse’s youth engagement activity champions inclusion, equity, creative innovation and empowers people through the Open Arts Pathway.

The role is responsible for coordinating youth programmes of varying scale and complexity off site and in our historic building. Most particularly The Youth Engagement Officer will work on Choice & Voice; theatre, music and movement sessions with ages 8-12 years.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about nurturing diverse young people’s creativity and increasing performance arts experiences. You will be learner focussed with a high level of emotional intelligence and empathy and have a highly organised, collaborative approach that makes you an excellent team player. You will understand the value of systems to support delivery and best practice and be competent and familiar with Child Protection, Health & Safety, GDPR and Safeguarding procedures and legislation.

The Youth Engagement Officer reports to the Producer and is a key member of the Producing Team led by the Creative Director at The Playhouse.

As a role contributing across the breadth of outputs: performing arts, access and inclusion and working with young people and partners from a diverse range of circumstances we are open to welcoming a candidate with the relevant key skills, ability and desire to learn the full scope of the position as necessary.

The post is a 2 year, fixed term full time contract.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Engagement Officer – Key Responsibilities

LEARNING & PARTICIPATION

  • Plan and manage creative courses for children and young people, including artist contracting, recruitment, registration, marketing, admin, and finance.
  • Champion inclusive, accessible creative learning in diverse settings including schools and communities.
  • Stay informed on best practices and trends in arts-based learning and participation.
    RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
  • Build strong partnerships with organisations supporting young people’s creativity.
  • Research to grow networks locally, nationally, and internationally.
    GENERAL
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of Playhouse activities to confidently engage with stakeholders.
  • Ensure ethical, safe, and inclusive delivery of all learning activities.
  • Support The Playhouse’s mission to Create Community, Celebrate Diversity, and Empower People through the Arts.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance impact across communities.

This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future.