Youth Director

Youth Director

The Roundhouse Trust Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Artform: Education
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Roundhouse, the UK’s largest creative youth centre, is seeking a Youth Director to lead its work with young people and help shape its next 10 years.

Job Description

The Roundhouse is an iconic music and performing arts venue and the UK's largest creative youth centre. Founded as a charity in 2006, it provides young people with opportunities to take part, develop their skills and pursue creative careers, through youth programmes, creative studios and links with artists and the creative industries.

The Roundhouse is now seeking a Youth Director to lead its work with young people and help shape the organisation's next 10 years. This is an opportunity to build on its track record and strengthen its impact as a place where young people can develop, flourish and help shape the future of the creative industries.

A key member of the Executive Team, the Youth Director will lead the Roundhouse's youth engagement strategy and programmes, working across schools, communities, creative career pathways and partnerships. They will work closely with the Chief Executive and Creative Director to embed young people's voices and ambitions across the organisation, including its artistic programme and decision-making. The role also leads on youth governance, policy and advocacy, learning and evaluation, and safeguarding.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a strategic leader with substantial experience developing youth engagement, arts participation or creative learning programmes. You will understand how to create inclusive opportunities and safe, inspiring spaces for young people, and bring experience of working with diverse communities, building partnerships and using evidence to improve programmes. You will be confident representing the Roundhouse and advocating for young people, with the judgement to lead safeguarding and contribute to organisation-wide strategy.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Youth Director
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Youth Director

Job: Youth Director

Organisation: The Roundhouse Trust

Postcode: NW1 8EH

How to Apply

The Roundhouse’s executive search partner for this appointment is AEM International. For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit AEM International’s website via the Apply button.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 30th November 2026.

For a confidential conversation, contact Helen Sprott, Managing Director of AEM International