Youth Theatre Programme Director

Leeds Heritage Theatres


Job Summary

We’re looking for a visionary leader to shape, lead and grow an ambitious programme of theatre-making for young people up to the age of 25. You’ll oversee and deliver creative training, community outreach & holiday provision, directing productions and embedding year round performance opportunities.

Job Description

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The Youth Theatre Programme Director is an exciting role that combines creative delivery with strategic oversight. This senior role is responsible for the strategic development, delivery, and growth of Leeds Heritage Theatre’s (LHT) creative training programmes, including Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (LGYT), Leeds Actors in Training (LAIT), LHT Unwrapped and a range of drama/theatre clubs.

As part of the Learning & Engagement leadership team, you will provide strategic oversight of creative training, contributing to organisational resilience, and ensuring that our work is led by our values of creativity, integrity, inclusivity and passion.

Directing and producing annual shows, the postholder will expand accessible, inclusive pathways for young people to engage in high-quality creative training and performance opportunities at our venues and in communities across Leeds.

The role places learning and participation at the heart of creative practice, ensuring a sustainable programme for young people up to the age of 25, engaging a wide range of participants representative of the city.

Job Requirements

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You are an experienced and inspiring leader passionate about empowering young people through theatre.

You will bring:
– Significant experience leading high-quality creative training programmes combining creative vision with strong strategic and organisational leadership
– A strong artistic practice and experience as a director or theatre-maker
– The ability to think strategically while delivering excellent work on the ground
– Experience managing people, partnerships, budgets and programmes
– A deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, diversity and access in the arts, creating meaningful pathways into the sector for all young people.

You are a collaborative and organised problem solver – and you know how to turn ideas into impactful, sustainable programmes.

Please note that due to the nature of the role you will be subject to enhanced DBS and checks against the Children’s Barred List and we will carry out online vetting.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth Theatre Programme Director
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Youth Theatre Programme Director

Job: Youth Theatre Programme Director

Organisation: Leeds Heritage Theatres

Postcode: LS1 6NU

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