Guild of Players; Theatre Royal Education and Youth Engagement Director

Guild of Players (Theatre Royal Dumfries):
Education and Youth Engagement Director

Apply for the role of Education and Youth Engagement Director at Youth Theatre Arts Scotland for the Theatre Royal Dumfries.

Pay: £26,465 pa pro rata for a 21‑hour week = £15,879 pa

Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and deliver children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal.
• Run and oversee the Guild of Players Youth Theatre programme, including workshops and productions.
• Build relationships with national and local organisations such as colleges, community groups and schools.
• Deliver education outreach activities and educational partnerships.
• Work closely with the Board, Theatre Director and dedicated volunteers in a small paid staff team.

Theatre Royal Dumfries is the oldest theatre in Scotland (established 1792), refurbished and expanded in 2015, owned and run since 1960 by the Guild of Players (Charity SC001963).

Application Process:

• Download the full job description and application form from the job posting site or from
• Send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to Mark Alexander, Theatre Director, by e‑mail to  with the subject line “EYED application”.
• Alternatively, post your application to:
  • Theatre Royal
  • 58‑70 Shakespeare St
  • Dumfries DG1 2JH

Closing date: 9 February 2026, 5 pm

Interviews: 19 January 2026 at the Theatre Royal

Contact:
Mark Alexander, Theatre Director – 01387 731591 / 07767 371656 –

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