Youth Advisory Board Members (YAB)

Youth Advisory Board Members (YAB)

Chichester Festival Theatre Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
South East

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for four innovative and driven young people between the ages of 16-25 to join our current members of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and help think creatively about how the Theatre can work to welcome diverse and dynamic audiences.

Job Description

Youth Advisory Board Members

Start Date: October 2026
Closing Date: Tues 1st September

We believe positive change can be ignited by young people. We endeavour to create an atmosphere where debate and collaboration is celebrated, where young people's voices are heard and where there is the space and opportunity to think boldly and dynamically about how best to drive Chichester Festival Theatre towards a diverse, inspiring and exciting future.

We are looking for four innovative and driven young people to join our current members of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and help think creatively about how the Theatre can work to welcome diverse and dynamic audiences. It doesn't matter whether you have previously engaged with the Theatre or not, we want to hear from people with a variety of interests, which may include the arts.

The YAB will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Festival Theatre's Board of Trustees, taking part in a two-way conversation on how best to make the Theatre a more inviting and exciting place for young people.

Full details and the application form can be found on our website ; https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/yab

Job Requirements

We are looking for four innovative and driven young people to join our current members of the YAB and help think creatively about how the Theatre can work to welcome diverse and dynamic audiences, create long-lasting connections with university and graduate students, and advocate for the value and vision of CFT. It doesn't matter whether you have previously engaged with the Theatre we want to hear from people with a variety of interests, which may include the arts.

We'd love to hear from you if:
You can think creatively, contribute to group discussions, validate the opinions of others and work collaboratively
You are excited by inspiring change, creating opportunities for young people and advocating for accessibility and diversity
You have a passion for arts and media, whether that's watching or participating
You are interested in the workings of a charity and having an active role in how that charity operates

Job Responsibilities

The commitment will include:
A two-year tenure on the Youth Advisory Board
Travelling to Chichester Festival Theatre for group discussions five times a year
Working on projects between meetings with subcommittees

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth Advisory Board Members (YAB)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Youth Advisory Board Members (YAB)

Job: Youth Advisory Board Members (YAB)

Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre

Postcode: PO19 6AP

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out and send your application form (or video response to the questions if you prefer) to [email protected] with reference Youth Advisory Board Application in the subject line.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the YAB or your application please email [email protected] and we can arrange an online or in person informal chat with one of our YAB associates.

Visit this page for more information about opportunities for young people at CFT. https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/yab