Sheffield Theatres recognises the positive value of inclusion, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.

ST:YT is a new youth theatre programme from the Sheffield Theatres Creative Engagement Team, offering weekly theatre workshops for young people aged 5-17. The programme is open access, welcoming any young person with an interest in theatre or a desire to benefit from creative workshops.

Assistant Facilitator Opportunity

​Are you passionate about working with young people and have some facilitation experience? We are seeking Assistant Facilitators work with us on a 10-week skills-based terms from April to July 2025 to help establish the foundation of our Youth Theatre.

​In this role you will work with a variety of age groups, including 5 to 8 year olds, 8 to 12 year olds and 12 to 17 year olds. You will also support on a 'Play in a Week' project during the summer holidays, culminating in a performance as part of our Together Festival!

Please see the information pack for more information about this role and SY:YT.

Fee: Sheffield Theatres pays an Assistant Facilitator rate of £60 per session up to four hours with additional planning and meeting time to be agreed.

​Contract Type: Freelance

Important Dates and Interviews ​

​Closing Date: 4 March 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview Date: w/c 10 March 2025

Location: Sheffield Theatres, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA

​Please note; not all of our meetings rooms are accessible without the use of steps. If this will affect you, please let us know in your application. The People Team will also ask for any access requirements throughout the recruitment process to enable us to support you with your application and interview.

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​Termly Sessions: w/c 5 May - w/c 14 July 2025 (no sessions w/c 26 May)

Play in a Week: 26 July- 2 August 2025

To apply, please click 'Apply Here' below and upload your application to our online portal.

What we need from you​

• A brief statement explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, why you feel you are suited to the role based on the information pack, what you will bring to the team and your ambitions within youth theatre
• ​A CV outlining your relevant experience, skills and background​

How can we support you?

• If you have any questions regarding your application or further information about this opportunity please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

• If you require the application form in BSL or an audio version please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

• Additional access support in our recruitment processes may include:
  • BSL interpretation and captioning
  • Meeting remotely
  • Audio description
  • Receiving questions in advance
  • Additional preparation time

  If you require any support in completing your application, you can contact our People team at recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.