Heritage Engagement Assistant – Capital Theatres

fst Federation of Scottish Theatre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading theatre organization in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time role in Heritage Engagement. The role involves training volunteers and helping to deliver events as part of the reopening of The King’s Theatre. Ideal for someone at the start of their career, it offers opportunities to develop skills in volunteer management and cultural heritage while making theatre and heritage accessible. The position is fixed term until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual at the start of their career.
• Ability to train and support volunteers across various activities.
• Interest in making theatre accessible to everyone.

Responsibilities

• Support and train volunteers in various activities.
• Help deliver workshops, talks, tours, and special events.
• Contribute to the reopening of The King’s Theatre.

Skills

Confidence in communication

Passion for theatre and heritage

Ability to work with diverse audiences

Job description

Capital Theatres is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Heritage Engagement Team as we celebrate the reopening of The King’s Theatre, Edinburgh.

Reporting to our Heritage Engagement Manager, you will support and train volunteers across a range of activities and help the team deliver workshops, talks, tours, and special events during our first reopening year. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident communicating with different audiences, and is passionate about making theatre and heritage accessible to everyone. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain build skills in engagement, volunteer management, and cultural heritage while contributing to a landmark moment in Edinburgh’s theatre history.

This is a part-time, fixed term role until December 2026. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, and will make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment, training and employment to ensure equitable opportunity.