Responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal, and for running the Guild of Players Youth Theatre
The oldest theatre in Scotland (est.1792), refurbished and expanded in 2015. Owned and run since 1960 by the Guild of Players (Charity SC001963).
They are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the small paid staff team, working alongside the Board, Theatre Director and dedicated volunteers. The Education and Youth Engagement Director will be responsible for the management, development and delivery of children’s and young people’s work at the Theatre Royal and for building relationships with national and local organisations including colleges, community groups and schools, and delivering education outreach activities. The EYE will be responsible for the Guild of Players Youth Theatre, delivering and supervising workshops, and Guild of Players Youth Theatre productions.
Please download full job description and application form below, or from their website and send to Mark Alexander, Theatre Director, together with a copy of your CV, by e-mail to: mark@theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk (please put “ EYED application” in the Subject line) or by post to: Theatre Royal, 58-70 Shakespeare St, Dumfries DG1 2JH.
Closing date 5pm, Fri 9 January 2026
Interviews Mon 19 January 2026 at the Theatre Royal
For further information, please contact mark@theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk (Mark Alexander, Theatre Director), call 01387 731591 / 07767 371656 or or visit https://theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk.
