Youth & Outreach Manager

Job Summary

The Youth and Outreach Manager will lead on the delivery, coordination and support of all young people and schools activity and supporting systems at the Hazlitt Institute of Performing Arts.

Job Description

As Youth & Outreach Manager, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and delivering a dynamic programme of activities that engage young people and communities across Maidstone and the surrounding area.
You will build strong relationships with schools, community groups, local organisations, and participants, ensuring that the Hazlitt Theatre remains at the heart of cultural and creative activity within the borough.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced arts educator, youth engagement professional, or community arts practitioner who is passionate about using the arts to inspire, educate, and connect people.

Job Requirements

Leading delivery of HI Youth Theatre including designing and delivering sessions, co-ordinating all administration and assistant personnel as required to support it and arranging all evaluation materials for it as required.
Setting up and maintaining efficient systems to support all administration, including registration, data handling including personal information and all evaluation data required.
Offering support to Assistants and any freelance facilitators as appropriate, including with design and delivery of programme
Acting as 'cover' delivery, arranging 'cover' delivery or ensuring cancellation procedures are efficiently rolled out in the event of other Lead Facilitators or freelance facilitators being unavailable for work.
Working closely with the Dance and Production Coordinator to schedule all Hazlitt Institute sessions and ensure organisational calendars are kept updated with all HI youth theatre events.
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Job Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing all classes that the Hazlitt Institute delivers and making sure that they are all staffed - this includes Youth Theatre, Dance, Strictly Accessible, Musical Theatre and Choir
Leading on all of the Outreach work including meeting key performance indicators
Head up and work on an Access and Diversity Programme across the building.
Set up and oversee an apprenticeship program beginning in September.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Youth & Outreach Manager
Salary: £25k-£30k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Performing arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Location:

South East

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Job: Youth & Outreach Manager

Organisation: Hazlitt Theatre

Postcode: ME141PL

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your experience in youth engagement, arts education, and community outreach to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 10th July.

Contact name: Martin Cleverley
Contact email: [email protected]

About Hazlitt Theatre

The Hazlitt Theatre is Maidstone's leading entertainment venue, presenting a diverse programme of theatre, comedy, music, family shows, community events, and creative learning opportunities. We are passionate about making the arts accessible to everyone and inspiring the next generation of theatre-goers, performers, and creative practitioners.

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