Young Leaders Developer

Have you supported and enabled young people to shape and hone their creative voice? Are you experienced in leading engaging and inclusive programmes for diverse groups of young people? Do you centre the safeguarding and wellbeing of young people in your work? Can you expertly oversee and manage complex projects? Do you have a practical understanding of theatre making and the cultural industries?

We are looking for a Young Leaders Developer to lead and support young people (including our Youth Advisory Board) to shape, create and deliver high‑quality programmes of work: ensuring young people play a meaningful, creative and influential role in the strategic direction of the RSC.

Our Creative Learning and Engagement work is driven by a commitment to social justice, whether empowering teachers in the classroom or inspiring young people to develop their own creative agency. The work we do in classrooms and communities re-imagines the way that young people engage with Shakespeare's plays and improves both life and learning outcomes. This role is central in championing youth voice across the organisation and is integral to ensuring young people's ideas, leadership and creative agency sit at the heart of what we do.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Youth Talent Development, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Leading the recruitment, development and ongoing engagement of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB), including planning and facilitating monthly meetings and residentials in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• Supporting young people to co‑create, develop and deliver public‑facing creative projects in response to the artistic programme.
• Managing creative projects from concept to delivery, including timelines, budgets and cross‑departmental coordination
• Building strong partnerships across the RSC.
• Facilitating young people's engagement with the First Encounters with Shakespeare touring programme.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Skills in developing youth voice and co‑creation methodologies, enabling young people to shape their own creative work.
• Project management experience, including scheduling, budget management and delivery oversight.
• Strong facilitation skills and confidence leading inclusive sessions with diverse groups of young people.
• A strong commitment to access, inclusion and removing barriers to participation in the creative industries.
• A practical understanding of theatre making and creative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of professional correspondence and inbox management.
• A track record of upholding high safeguarding standards for children, young people and adults at risk.

The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that all employees of the Creative Learning and Engagement team are required to undergo enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). No offer of employment will be made until references have been checked.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, with some flexibility for hybrid working.

You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday although occasional evening and weekend work will be required, particularly to support residential activity. The role sits within the Creative Learning and Engagement department and works closely with the RSC Board, artistic, production and teams across the organisation.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

First interviews will be online in early June, followed by an in person second stage on 11 June.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.