Youth Theatre & Learning Manager

Youth Theatre & Learning Manager

Shakespeare's Globe Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Teaching
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Shakespeare's Globe is currently seeking a Youth Theatre & Learning Manager to join our Education team on a fixed-term basis.

Job Description

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The role:

Shakespeare's Globe is seeking an inspiring Youth Theatre and Learning Manager to manage our established Youth Theatre programme: Globe Youth Theatre | Shakespeare's Globe.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to have an educational and social impact on our cohort of c.200 Globe Youth Theatre members through your skills in arts administration and project management.

The Youth Theatre and Learning Manager position sits within the award-winning Learning team with two primary areas of responsibility:

1. Overseeing the operations of our thriving Globe Youth Theatre, which runs every Saturday during term time and, as of September 2026, will serve c.200 young people aged 8-19, with c.10 staff on site.

2. Alongside this, the postholder also makes an important contribution to the smooth running of the wider Learning team as a line manager and part of the team's leadership group.

NOTE: This is a programme management role, not a facilitation or session-delivery role, so you won't be delivering sessions/workshops to the young people - sessions are delivered by our wonderful freelance Globe Education Practitioners. You will oversee the operations and quality of provision.

Job Requirements

The skills:

- A track record of working successfully in a Youth Theatre setting.
- Experience of managing direct reports with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire.
- A positive and empathetic mindset and communication style, enabling you to build rapport and work well with people.
- A demonstrable passion for helping young people to learn and broaden their horizons, especially those who experience inequality
- An anti-racist approach and mindset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, of self, of staff, of service.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing the schedule, staffing, and other key operations for our weekly youth theatre sessions on Saturdays for c.200 members and c.10 staff (this programme is established, so you will not need to build these from scratch, but will be responsible for ensuring their continued smooth running).
- Managing the plan and logistics for two 'sharings' of GYT work on the Globe's stages.
- Driving high standards in the delivery of our key areas of impact: confidence, collaboration, new friendships, enjoyment, and performance skills.
- Line management of three direct reports: the Youth Theatre and Learning Coordinator, and two Education Administrators who sit within the wider Learning team.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth Theatre & Learning Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Youth Theatre & Learning Manager

Job: Youth Theatre & Learning Manager

Organisation: Shakespeare's Globe

Postcode: SE1 9DT

How to Apply

For more information, please download the job description from shakespearesglobe.com/jobs. To apply, please complete the online application form by 12:00pm (midday) on Monday 7th September 2026.

Tips for your cover letter from the hiring manager:

Be concise - no more than 2 pages, please! Ideally less!

We want to hear about:
Your line-management experience and approach
The impact you have had on direct reports and people you have mentored or supported
Your experience with Youth Theatre management
The impact your work has had on young people and families
Your role in managing other relevant significant provisions or projects/programmes
The impact you had in these roles