Backstage and Technical Producer
National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Producer will design, develop and manage sustainable, ambitious and scalable opportunities for young people to build a skills portfolio across theatre backstage roles and opportunities across the creative industries celebrating the art of storymaking.
The role requires a deep understanding of what it takes to make content and shows across the sector, informed by experience. An experienced project and budget manager, the postholder will require flexibility in thinking and practice to ensure plans develop in line with NYT ambition and in response to funding opportunities.
It is currently envisaged that the role will include responsibility for the following:
Backstage and technical training lead within NYT, identifying opportunities to provide meaningful structured and practical experience to our members.
Devise plans to attract new Backstage members, responding to the needs of young people and with an emphasis on creating inclusive opportunities for those who may have faced barriers to participation in the arts.
Lead on management, delivery and measurement of impact of our existing programmes currently including Ignite, Summerversity and our range of Backstage intake courses.
Develop programmes as required to respond to opportunities for delivery of Bootcamps / Tech REP and our external partnerships / Creative Careers / work experience.
Work with our accredited courses team to develop new accredited courses in backstage training in partnership with Further Education Colleges and Adult Education funding, or beyond.
Develop partnerships with other venues locally and nationally to enhance the opportunities available to young people including our membership for development of specialist skills.
Develop NYT's voice in sector skills practice and development including via national bodies and sector specialism events.
Advocate for youth opportunity, progression and employability training across forums creating tangible, accessible, inclusive opportunities.
Job Requirements
Essential
A backstage specialist or producer with a breadth of experience
within the creative or cultural sector
At least four years' experience in a creative role within Theatre, the creative sector or in the design and delivery of skills development programmes for young people.
Significant experience leading training programmes in a range of
settings
A producer or project manager with direct experience of facilitation to work alongside NYT Associates
Proven experience managing budgets for income and expenditure to targets
Proven experience managing freelancers and volunteers
Effective project management/producing skills and experience of
managing high profile partnerships
Effective strategic working driving campaigns from short to long term
Direct experience working creatively with young people
Deep understanding of inclusive creative practice and equitable
delivery and commitment to access and inclusion
Strong partnership development capabilities
Job Responsibilities
The Producer will design, develop and manage sustainable, ambitious and scalable opportunities for young people to build a skills portfolio across theatre backstage roles and opportunities across the creative industries celebrating the art of storymaking.
The role requires a deep understanding of what it takes to make content and shows across the sector, informed by experience. An experienced project and budget manager, the postholder will require flexibility in thinking and practice to ensure plans develop in line with NYT ambition and in response to funding opportunities.
It is currently envisaged that the role will include responsibility for the following:
Backstage and technical training lead within NYT, identifying opportunities to provide meaningful structured and practical experience to our members.
Devise plans to attract new Backstage members, responding to the needs of young people and with an emphasis on creating inclusive opportunities
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Backstage and Technical Producer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Backstage and Technical Producer
Job: Backstage and Technical Producer
Organisation: National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Postcode: N7 6LW
How to Apply
Upload a CV and Cover letter by Monday 7 September at 10am
- Contact name: Karen Turner
- Contact email: [email protected]
About National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
NYT is a pioneering youth arts charity that nurtures creative expression, personal well-being and skills development, engaging thousands of young people aged 11- 25. NYT seeks out, supports and champions performers, theatre technicians and young creative leaders. NYT produce ambitious theatrical productions in local communities, on leading global stages and in unusual spaces across the UK and beyond commissioning brave and relevant new writing and reinterpreting classic stories for our time.