Guild of Players (Theatre Royal Dumfries): Education and Youth Engagement Director

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland; Dumfries, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional arts organization in Dumfries is seeking an Education and Youth Engagement Director to oversee the development of youth programs at the Theatre Royal. The successful candidate will enhance partnerships with local schools and community groups, ensuring impactful educational outreach. Responsibilities include managing workshops and youth theatre productions. This is a part-time position with a salary of £26,465 pro rata, offering a unique opportunity to influence young people's engagement in the arts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing youth programs in a theatrical or educational context.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with various organizations.
• Ability to deliver engaging workshops for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deliver youth engagement programs at the Theatre Royal.
• Build relationships with local organizations and deliver outreach activities.
• Supervise workshops and youth theatre productions.

Job description

Education and Youth Engagement Director

Guild of Players (Theatre Royal Dumfries)

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

Closing date: 5pm Friday 9 January 2026

Responsibilities

• 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
• Build relationships with national and local organisations including colleges, community groups and schools, and deliver education outreach activities
• Deliver and supervise workshops, and Guild of Players Youth Theatre productions

Application

Please download the full job description and application form below or from the Theatre Royal website, and send to Mark Alexander, Theatre Director, together with a copy of your CV, by e‑mail to [e-mail] (please put “EYED application” in the subject line) or by post to: Theatre Royal, 58‑70 Shakespeare St, Dumfries DG1 2JH.

Interviews: Monday 19 January 2026 at the Theatre Royal

Contact

Mark Alexander, Theatre Director – [e-mail] (call 01387 731591 / 07767 371656 or visit https://theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk)