Job Description
Festival Project Manager - Young People
London
The Organisation
Our client is on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK. With an iconic music and arts venue, they offer the space to creatively experiment and develop skills.
They are now looking for a Festival Project Manager to join them on a full-time, fixed-term basis until May 2026, working 35 hours per week. Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs, with a TOIL system in place to balance unusual hours.
The Benefits
- Salary of £36,240 per annum
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays pro rata
- Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health Cash Plan
- Group Life Assurance
- Staff discount at our client's bar and café
- Complimentary staff tickets
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- Staff networks, forms and social groups
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic project manager with a background in working with young people and marginalised groups on innovative projects to join our client's renowned organisation at the forefront of the UK's arts and culture scene.
In this highly inspiring role, you will champion the next generation of creative talent, guiding some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists on their journey from rehearsal to performance.
What's more, you'll have the chance to work at the heart of a ground-breaking cross-artform festival, collaborating with globally recognised artists and industry leaders, while further developing your expertise within a truly world-class environment.
So, if you want to bring your creative leadership skills to an iconic venue that champions innovation, inclusion, and youth talent, read on and apply today!
The Role
As the Festival Project Manager, you will manage young people's participation in our client's Festival and a portfolio of projects within their 2026 programme, ensuring enjoyable, inclusive, and impactful experiences.
You'll lead the delivery of a theatre and performing arts hub, guiding rehearsals and workshops, and ensuring production days run seamlessly.
Fostering the growth, confidence, and creative development of the young people involved,
you will co-ordinate schedules, manage budgets and act as a key link between creative, technical, and production teams.
Additionally, you will:
- Support assessment and evaluation processes, including interviews and reporting
- Administer contracting, payments, guest lists, and biographies for participants
- Oversee and improve internal processes and operations across projects
- Recruit and manage facilitators, speakers, and industry professionals for events
About You
To be considered as a Festival Project Manager, you will need:
- Experience of working with young people aged 18-25 years on creative projects with professional or youth performance outcomes
- Proven experience of providing pastoral care for young people
- Experience of working in culturally diverse settings
- Experience of working with marginalised groups
- Proven experience of project management or producing
- The ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative, organisational, and problem-solving skills
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
The closing date for this role is Monday 25th August 2025.
First round Interviews: Tuesday 2nd September/Thursday 4th September 2025.
Second round Interviews: Wednesday 17th September 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Creative Projects Manager, Performing Arts Project Manager, Youth Arts Project Manager, Arts Programme Manager, Arts Project Manager, Creative Project Manager, or Events and Programmes Manager.
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