Storyhouse Young Company Facilitator
Storyhouse Closing date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Artform: Performing arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
Location: North West
Job Summary
Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free training scheme for 18–25-year-olds who are interested in developing their performance skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of emerging young artists and develop an ambitious curriculum for our actor training programme.
Job Description
We are interested in meeting bold creatives with innovative ideas to take ownership over this project and put their stamp on this training programme.
The facilitator will work with the company for 16 weeks before handing the company over to a professional director to work on a production.
The role will be based at Storyhouse, Chester and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Requirements
A passion for working with young people from a range of backgrounds and with a breadth or needs, experiences and abilities
Ability to work as a team, in collaboration with both staff and young people
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people and ages
Well organised
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive
Awareness of the issues affecting young people's lives
Experience designing and delivering a curriculum or programme
A knowledge of a variety of theatre practitioners and techniques
Experience facilitating workshops with young people
Experience collaborating with other creatives
Experience motivating and supporting young people
Experience working with a diverse range of young people and supporting any access requirements
Experience working with an Assistant and mentoring and supporting their development
weekly 3-4 hour workshops for 16 weeks
Job Responsibilities
Design and deliver an informative and engaging curriculum that explores a variety of theatre practitioners and techniques (such as Stanislavski's naturalism, Brecht's Realism, etc) that prepares the young people for a rehearsal period and production with a professional director
Lead facilitate weekly, 3-4 hour workshops with up to 16 young people, aged 18-25, which are accessible yet appropriately challenging
Work with the Children & Young People Programme Manager to ensure the programme is in line with Storyhouse values
Liaise with the SYC Director to ensure that the training phase of the programme is relevant to the final production
Mentor and support the Assistant Director/Facilitator in sessions to ensure they are developing their skills and feel supported
Work with the Pastoral Support Lead to identify any young people who may benefit from further support
Ensure that SYC is accessible for a range of young people with diverse skills and experience
Total fee £2360
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Job Overview
Job Title: Storyhouse Young Company Facilitator
Salary: Under £10K
Hours: Part time
Artform: Performing arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Location: North West | view on Google Maps
How to Apply
https://www.storyhouse.com/jobs/ Apply via Storyhouse jobs page
Contact name: Bryony Corf
Contact email: [email protected]