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Guest Director (Youth Theatre), Icon

  •  South East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes March 9, 2026
  •  Daniel King
  •  daniel@icontheatre.org.uk
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Job Summary

Icon is looking for a talented theatre director, experienced in co-creation facilitation with young people, to plan and deliver weekly youth theatre sessions from April 2026 – March 2027, working towards a public theatre production.

Job Description

This role will support two groups of young people (ages 8-12 and 13-18) to develop theatre skills and create, rehearse and perform a high-quality theatre production for a public audience in a professional venue.

The Guest Director will be an enthusiastic, creative theatre-maker with a strong, practical understanding of inclusivity and the collaborative ethos that underpins co-creation. They will understand contemporary theatre-making practices and have practical experience of a range of theatrical approaches and techniques.

This is an opportunity to be part of an award-winning, nationally recognised organisation that's transforming the theatre and participatory arts landscape for young people in Kent and beyond.

Key Information

  • Fee: £6975 (Plus contribution for travel)
  • Contract Role: April 2026 - March 2027 (Approx 31 Youth Theatre Sessions. A session is 4 hours, plus preparation. This amounts to around 1 day per week (7 working hours)
  • Location: Gillingham, Medway (Easy Access from London via train)

Job Requirements

How to Apply

  1. Please read the job pack on Icon Theatre's website.
  2. Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role and how your skills and experience meet the person specification, to Bex Milner, Creative Engagement Manager, at [email protected] We can also accept applications by voice note or film, covering the same information, of no more than 3 minutes.
  3. Please complete an equal opportunity monitoring form: https://uk.culturecounts.cc/s/5HZBqb

Key Dates

  • Closing date: Mon 09 Mar 2026, 10am
  • Notification of interview/workshop with young people: Tue 10 Mar
  • Interview and workshop with young people: Thu 12 Mar 2026.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are D/deaf, disabled, and from global majority backgrounds, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Job Responsibilities

Please the job pack at our website for more details.

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