Talent Development Project Manager

Young Vic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Young Vic invites applications for a Talent Development Project Manager to oversee a range of training and development programmes. You will balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to ensure projects run smoothly and meet artistic goals. Permanent, full‑time role with 35 hours per week, typically 10am–6pm, Monday to Friday.

Four core in‑office days with optional Friday remote work; occasional evenings and weekends required. Salary £33,000–£37,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering theatre training programmes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Young Company training programme culminating in a brand new production.
• Deliver a Directors Training Programme with a training course, shadowing, and a showcase event.
• Deliver the Young Disruptors trainee producing programme with public events.

Skills

Project management

Training delivery

Event coordination

Job description

Talent Development Project Manager

Role Summary

We’re looking for a practical and motivated Talent Development Project Manager, who enjoys balancing big picture thinking with delivery detail to make sure projects run smoothly. You will bring energy, care and creativity to everything you do.

The role will be responsible for the following key project management / producing responsibilities:

• Deliver the Young Company training programme culminating in a brand new production in the Young Vic’s Maria Studio
• Deliver a first step Directors Training Programme, including an intensive training course, shadowing opportunities and a showcase event scratch night and associated mentoring programmes
• Deliver a Young Disruptors trainee producing programme co-curating a set of public facing events in response to Young Vic Productions.
• Deliver a Young Technicians Programme offering on the job paid training opportunities on Young Vic mainstage productions
• Offer post project alumni paid work experience and further training opportunities to further deepen and develop participant’s experience and expand their networks
• Support the emerging Artist Development Programmes including some project management activity

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time

HOURS: 35 hours per week (generally 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday). We expect four core days in the office, generally Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays, however this position involves working flexible hours and days from the office as necessary to fulfil the duties of the post. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. A TOIL system is in operation.

SALARY: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)