Project Overview:

Barbican Theatre Youth (BT Youth) is a space to create, perform, and grow — whether young people are taking their first steps in the arts or working towards a career in the creative industries. Led by professional artists, our weekly classes build skills, confidence, and friendships, all while keeping creativity and fun at the heart of the experience.

We’re looking for dynamic music practitioners in Plymouth and Torquay to lead our term-time BT Music sessions for ages 15–25. This role involves:

Delivering engaging, inclusive workshops during term time

Co-designing sessions, and creative outcomes such as live events and recordings with young people

Supporting participants with songwriting, instrument skills, singing, and performance

Acting as an advocate for Barbican Theatre and helping promote the classes and events to young people and the wider community

BT Music combines songwriting, live performance, and music production into one integrated programme. It offers young people the tools, guidance, and space to explore music in all its forms — whether they’re vocalists, instrumentalists, producers, or aspiring artists. Each session develops both creative and technical skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Sessions run in term-time blocks at the Barbican Theatre, Plymouth and in Torquay (venue TBC), with a flexible membership model.

If you’re passionate about empowering the next generation of musicians and can inspire creativity across genres and skill levels, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Lead Facilitator

We are seeking experienced and dynamic Lead Facilitators to oversee the delivery of collaborative music workshops that foster creativity, participation, and community engagement. As Lead Facilitator, you will take full ownership of planning, coordinating, and facilitating sessions, ensuring they run smoothly, inclusively, and effectively. You will provide mentorship and guidance to assistant facilitators and act as a key liaison between participants, producers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and knowledgeable with experience and passion for songwriting, performance, production and making music to support diverse and responsive co-creative sessions with members of the BT Youth community and to support in shaping the creative direction of the sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the setup, management, and pack-down of workshop spaces and materials, ensuring all logistical needs are met efficiently.

Design and deliver engaging, inclusive, and creative workshop sessions that inspire participants and promote active collaboration.

Provide tailored 1:1 support to participants, adapting facilitation techniques to meet diverse needs and maximize engagement.

Mentor and supervise assistant facilitators and volunteers, providing clear guidance and feedback to maintain high-quality workshop delivery.

Manage workshop schedules, communications, and resources to ensure seamless coordination across all sessions.

Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment aligned with the programme’s values and objectives.

Advocate for and actively promote the BT Youth programme within the local community and your networks to increase participation and visibility, including work with our Marketing Lead to ensure key messages and content is consistent.

Collaborate with the Producer (Youth, Education and Training) to monitor progress, evaluate impact, and produce detailed termly reports.

Proactively identify and resolve challenges to enhance the overall participant experience and programme outcomes.

About You:

Proven experience as a creative professional or facilitator with a strong track record of supporting and inspiring young musicians through co-creation.

Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development as an established or emerging arts leader.

In-depth knowledge of music theory, performance, and contemporary creative practices.

Confident and experienced in independently leading full music sessions, workshops, and masterclasses.

Ability to motivate, engage, and adapt dynamically to diverse groups and learning styles with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Well-connected and knowledgeable about the creative arts and music scene in Plymouth and Torquay, with a network to enhance programme reach and impact.

Must be over 18 years old with full legal right to work in the UK.

Payment:

Term-time (weekly) x 2.5 hour long sessions at £30 p/h — invoiced in two equal instalments, one at the end of each half term following production of half termly report

An additional 4 hours of planning and promotion per term, charged at £12.50 per hour, will be added to the second half-term invoice. This will be subject to evidence of planning and promotion shared with the Producer.

To Apply:

Please fill out this form and upload your CV and either a short cover letter, 2 minute video or 2 minute audio recording detailing your experience in response to the overview by 15th April 2026. 

Form Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBpb06L8UeHUuJZ8uwISdW5B47U7JO8YF68m2IUa8JjClYPg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Project Overview:
Barbican Theatre Youth (BT Youth) is a space to create, perform, and grow — whether young people are taking their first steps in the arts or working towards a career in the creative industries. Led by professional artists, our regular classes build skills, confidence, and friendships, all while keeping creativity and fun at the heart of the experience.

We’re looking for enthusiastic BT Music Assistants in Plymouth and Torquay to support our term-time sessions for ages 15–25. This role involves:

• Assisting the Lead Practitioner in delivering engaging, inclusive workshops during term time.

• Helping to plan and prepare sessions, and supporting the creation of outcomes such as live events and recordings.

• Encouraging and supporting participants with songwriting, instrument skills, singing, and performance.

• Acting as an advocate for Barbican Theatre, helping to promote classes and events to young people and the wider community.

If you’re passionate about empowering the next generation of musicians and can inspire creativity across genres and skill levels, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Assistant Facilitator

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant Music Facilitator with experience and passion for songwriting, performance, production and making music to support diverse and responsive co-creative sessions with members of the BT Youth community and to support in shaping the creative direction of the sessions. 

Role Summary
Assist in the smooth running of collaborative music workshops that encourage creativity and participation. Work under the direction of the Lead Facilitator and Producer to help sessions run effectively and inclusively.

Key Responsibilities

• Help set up and pack down workshop spaces and materials before and after sessions.

• Provide practical and creative support during workshops, following the Lead Facilitator’s guidance.

• Offer 1:1 support to participants who may need extra help engaging in activities.

• Encourage and assist participants in sharing their ideas and working towards agreed outcomes.

• Carry out simple coordination tasks, such as passing on messages, coordinating guest facilitators/experts, confirming schedules, and ensuring resources are ready.

• Help promote the workshops by sharing information and engaging with the local community.

• Advocate for and actively promote the BT Youth programme within the local community and your networks to increase participation and visibility, including work with our Marketing Lead to ensure key messages and content is consistent.

• Act as a friendly, positive presence that supports the programme’s aims and values.

• To produce a short half termly progress report

About You:

• An early career creative or facilitator with a passion of supporting young musicians and co-creation.

• A keen interest in learning more about facilitation and developing yourself as an arts leader

• Knowledge of music and performance

• Confident in supporting and leading portions of a music session or masterclass

• Able to support sessions with enthusiasm and adaptability.

• Knowledge of the creative arts scene in Plymouth

• Over 18 years old with the right to work in the UK

Payment: 

• Term-time (weekly) x 2.5 hour long sessions at £15 p/h — invoiced in two equal instalments, one at the end of each half term following production of half termly report

• An additional 4 hours of planning and promotion per term, charged at £12.50 per hour, will be added to the second half-term invoice. This will be subject to evidence of planning and promotion shared with the Producer.

To Apply:

Please fill out this form and upload your CV and either a short cover letter, 2 minute video or 2 minute audio recording detailing your experience in response to the overview by 15th April 2026. 

Form link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBpb06L8UeHUuJZ8uwISdW5B47U7JO8YF68m2IUa8JjClYPg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Casual role - £13.42 ph

Barbican Theatre Plymouth is a values-led charity committed to inclusivity, creativity and community impact. We exist to nurture talent, amplify underrepresented voices, and deliver socially engaged, high-quality creative experiences.

Our work empowers emerging and early-career artists, as well as young people in Plymouth and beyond, through skills development, cultural participation and ambitious new opportunities.

Together, we are building a vibrant and inclusive creative hub where everyone feels welcome, valued and inspired.

About the role

We are looking for a Duty Manager / Bar Supervisor to lead our Front of House operation during events, ensuring the safe, smooth and welcoming delivery of all activity across the building.while overseeing bar service and supporting the team to deliver a high-quality audience experience.

This role combines operational leadership, safety responsibility and bar supervision.

What you'll be doing

• Taking overall responsibility for Front of House during shifts

• Leading, briefing and supporting ushers, servers and volunteers

• Ensuring all spaces are prepared, clean and ready for audiences

• Coordinating with technicians, artists and visiting companies

• Managing event timings including house open, start, interval and end

• Overseeing bar setup, service and close-down

• Ensuring licensing laws and policies are followed (including Challenge 25 and Ask for Angela)

• Acting as the responsible person for fire safety, incident management and safeguarding

• Carrying out pre-show safety checks and leading evacuation procedures if required

• Completing show reports and communicating key information to the wider team

About you

• Experience in Front of House, hospitality or events

• Confident leadership and decision-making skills

• Strong communication and people skills

• An understanding of safety procedures (training provided where needed)

• Bar service and/or supervision experience (desirable)

• First Aid at Work certificate (desirable)

Why work with us?

• A supportive, collaborative working environment

• The chance to contribute meaningfully to socially engaged creative work

• Ongoing learning and sector development opportunities

• A workplace that values care, integrity and inclusivity

To apply

Submit a CV and covering letter to claire@barbicantheatre.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026

Casual role - £12.71 ph

Barbican Theatre Plymouth is a values-led charity committed to inclusivity, creativity and community impact. We exist to nurture talent, amplify underrepresented voices, and deliver socially engaged, high-quality creative experiences.

Our work empowers emerging and early-career artists, as well as young people in Plymouth and beyond, through skills development, cultural participation and ambitious new opportunities.

Together, we are building a vibrant and inclusive creative hub where everyone feels welcome, valued and inspired.

About the role

We are looking for friendly individuals to join our Front of House team as Servers and Ushers. You'll be the first and last point of contact for our audiences, playing a key role in creating a positive and inclusive experience at every event.

This is a flexible, multi-skilled role. Depending on the event, you may be working in the auditorium, behind the bar, or supporting general Front of House operations. Full training will be provided.

What you'll be doing

• Welcoming audiences into the building in a friendly and professional manner

• Checking and scanning tickets and guiding audiences to their seats

• Supporting audiences with access needs and queries

• Assisting with house opening, interval service and end-of-show audience flow

• Monitoring the auditorium during performances where required

• Serving drinks and refreshments efficiently and responsibly

• Operating tills and card payment systems

• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of bar and service areas

• Following all health, safety and licensing procedures

• Supporting the Duty Manager and wider team throughout the shift

About you

You don't need previous theatre experience — what matters most is that you enjoy working with people and want to be part of a welcoming, creative environment.

You'll bring:

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner

• The ability to stay calm and responsive in a fast-paced environment

• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Reliability and a willingness to be flexible across different tasks

• Experience in hospitality, retail or events (desirable but not essential)

• An alignment with our values: People Focused, Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, Ambition and Collaboration

Why work with us?

• A supportive working environment

• Full training across all Front of House tasks

• The chance to be part of socially engaged, high-quality creative work

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

To apply

Submit a CV and covering letter to claire@barbicantheatre.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026

Our Community Facilitator training aims to build confidence and skill in those looking to expand their understanding of community-based facilitation, build a network, develop understanding of how to structure creative sessions and how to develop co-created work with underserved or underrepresented communities.

Led by an experienced facilitator with over 20 years of experience and our Executive Producer of Communities and Partnerships, these sessions will equip participants with the understanding and skills necessary to build their own communities and to lead sessions with confidence. 

The sessions will be held in different locations around the city, giving our cohort experience in learning and delivering in community settings. Each location is somewhere where we already deliver projects for The Barbican Theatre, and will support you in building a city-wide network.

To book your space please email sally@barbicantheatre.co.uk

Barbican Theatre welcomes enquiries from individuals interested in joining our Board of Trustees. We are committed to an open and inclusive process, seeking people who share our passion for creativity, community, and positive change. Whether you have experience in finance, fundraising, governance, the arts, or bring fresh perspectives from other sectors, we’d love to hear from you. If you're curious about what being a trustee involves and how you could contribute, get in touch—we’re always open to conversations about shaping the future of Barbican Theatre together. Email claire@barbicantheatre.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.

Are you passionate about Theatre? Do you enjoy varied artistic tasks? Do you have a flair for working with people? Do you enjoy being part of a creative team? Then a volunteering role at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth may be just the ticket!

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✨ Support live performances and events

✨ Welcome and assist audiences

✨ Gain experience in a dynamic theatre setting

✨ Meet like-minded people and be part of our creative community

No two days at the Barbican Theatre are ever the same, from diverse performances, incredible youth and community theatre, as well as exciting outdoor events, being a Volunteer will provide you with opportunities to learn more about the arts, become part of a team and to support and develop a local charitable arts organisation!

If you fit the bill, please fill in this form. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

(Volunteers must be aged 18+ and will need to undertake a DBS check prior to starting)

As an organisation, we are committed to following our Safer Recruitment policy in order to ensure the safety and protection of all participants. Barbican Theatre Plymouth ensure that:

It is the policy of Barbican Theatre, Plymouth that all employees, contractors and volunteers who will work with young people undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Baring Service.

All applicants to any paid or volunteer roles must have an existing DBS or provide information for us to process a DBS.

No individual may work or volunteer with Barbican Theatre Plymouth without the return of a clear and current DBS

Barbican Theatre considers a recent DBS to be one done in the last 2 years

If an employee, trustee or volunteer does not have a clear DBS, they will

Any concerns about the suitability of applicants during the recruitment process must be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer who will investigate the claim

If concerns arise once a staff member or volunteer has started their role, they will be temporarily suspended from working with young people and vulnerable adults whilst the claims are investigated

All new staff and volunteers must undergo Safeguarding and Child Protection training prior to starting their role