Youth Theatre Arts Scotland: NFYT Administrator

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland; Remote; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural organization in the UK is seeking an NFYT Administrator to join their team for the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026. This role involves planning and administration, with a mix of remote work and in-person meetings in Edinburgh. Candidates will spend five days in residence at the festival in Inverness, with all accommodation and meals provided. This fixed-term freelance position will last for 50 days from February to August 2026, ensuring a rewarding experience for those passionate about youth theatre.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during the festival

Transport and meals provided during the festival

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate NFYT 2026 planning and administration, ensuring preparation, logistics and communication are executed efficiently.
• Work primarily from home during the pre-event phase with occasional in-person meetings in Edinburgh.
• Operate full time in residence at the National Festival of Youth Theatre in Inverness for five days.
• Conduct post-event debrief meeting and documentation.

Job description

Position

NFYT Administrator

Pay: Fixed fee £7,500

Closing date: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 9am

About the Role

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland is seeking an NFYT Administrator to join our team in the delivery of our flagship event, the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026. Before the Festival you will be a key member of the YTAS team, ensuring the smooth preparation and administration of the event. During the festival you will join the team in residence at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Camping accommodation, transport, and all meals during the festival will be provided.

This is a fixed‑term freelance position for 50 days from February to August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate NFYT 2026 planning and administration, ensuring preparation, logistics and communication are executed efficiently.
• Work primarily from home during the pre‑event phase (approx. 42 days), with occasional in‑person meetings in Edinburgh.
• Operate full time in residence at the National Festival of Youth Theatre in Inverness for five days (Thursday 3 – Monday 6 July).
• Conduct post‑event debrief meeting and documentation (three days, July/August).

Commitment

• Pre‑event: ~42 days (January – July 2026) – homeworking & occasional in‑person meetings.
• During event: 5 days – full time residence at Eden Court Theatre.
• Post‑event: 3 days – event debrief meeting.

Timeline

• Application deadline: Monday 12 January 2026, 9am.
• Interviews: Tuesday 20 January 2026 (online via Zoom).

Additional Information

This is a remote‑working organisation. The role requires a period of residence at the National Festival of Youth Theatre in Inverness during the festival. All accommodation, transport and meals during the festival period are provided.

Contact

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AN
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]