Education and Youth Engagement Director

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent theatre organization in Scotland is seeking an Education & Youth Engagement Director to manage and develop children's and young people's work at the Theatre Royal. Responsibilities include building relationships with local organizations, delivering education outreach activities, and overseeing the Guild of Players Youth Theatre. This role offers a salary of £15,879 pa for a 21-hour week. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and experience in youth engagement programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children’s and young people's programs.
• Ability to build relationships with organizations and community groups.
• Experience in delivering workshops for youth theatre.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver children's and young people's work at the Theatre Royal.
• Build relationships with national and local organizations.
• Oversee the Youth Theatre productions and workshops.

Skills

Management skills

Relationship building

Workshop delivery

Education outreach

Job description

Education & Youth Engagement Director

Deadline: 09 January 2026 at 17:00

Salary: £26,465 pa pro rata for a 21‑hour week = £15,879 pa

Responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal, and for running the Guild of Players Youth Theatre.

The oldest theatre in Scotland (est.1792), refurbished and expanded in 2015. Owned & run since 1960 by the Guild of Players (Charity SC001963).

As Education & Youth Engagement Director, you will manage, develop and deliver children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal, build relationships with national and local organisations including colleges, community groups and schools, and deliver education outreach activities. You will also be responsible for the Guild of Players Youth Theatre, delivering and supervising workshops, and overseeing the Youth Theatre productions.

Please download the full job description and application form from our website: www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk. Send your application to Mark Alexander, Theatre Director, together with a copy of your CV. Email: [e-mail]. By post: Theatre Royal, 58-70 Shakespeare St, Dumfries DG1 2JH. Please put “EYED application” in the subject line.

Closing date 5.00pm Friday 9th January 2026. Interviews Monday 19th January at the Theatre Royal.

TAGGED: Education / Theatre / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Participatory Practice