Festival Project Manager - Young People

Festival Project Manager - Young People
London, NW1

About the Roundhouse

Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s, we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK, so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills, and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.

We are now looking for a Festival Project Manager to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis until May 2026, working 35 hours per week. Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs, with a TOIL system in place to balance unusual hours.

The Benefits

- Salary of £36,240 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays pro rata
- Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health Cash Plan
- Group Life Assurance
- Staff discount at our bar and café
- Complimentary staff tickets
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- Staff networks, forms and social groups

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic project manager with a background in working with young people and marginalised groups on innovative projects to join our renowned organisation at the forefront of the UK’s arts and culture scene.

In this highly inspiring role, you will champion the next generation of creative talent, guiding some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists on their journey from rehearsal to performance.

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to work at the heart of a ground-breaking cross-artform festival, collaborating with globally recognised artists and industry leaders, while further developing your expertise within a truly world-class environment.

So, if you want to bring your creative leadership skills to an iconic London venue that champions innovation, inclusion, and youth talent, read on and apply today!

The Role

As our Festival Project Manager, you will manage young people’s participation in our Three Sixty Festival and a portfolio of projects within our 2026 programme, ensuring enjoyable, inclusive, and impactful experiences.

Partnering with our Young Creatives, you’ll lead the delivery of Centre 59, a theatre and performing arts hub, guiding rehearsals and workshops, and ensuring production days run seamlessly.

Fostering the growth, confidence, and creative development of the young people involved,
you will co-ordinate schedules, manage budgets and act as a key link between creative, technical, and production teams.

Additionally, you will:

- Support assessment and evaluation processes, including interviews and reporting
- Administer contracting, payments, guest lists, and biographies for participants
- Oversee and improve internal processes and operations across projects
- Recruit and manage facilitators, speakers, and industry professionals for events

About You

To be considered as a Festival Project Manager, you will need:

- Experience of working with young people aged 18–25 years on creative projects with professional or youth performance outcomes
- Proven experience of providing pastoral care for young people
- Experience of working in culturally diverse settings
- Experience of working with marginalised groups
- Proven experience of project management or producing
- The ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative, organisational, and problem-solving skills

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

The closing date for this role is Monday 25th August 2025.

First round Interviews: - Tuesday 2nd September/Thursday 4th September 2025.
Second round Interviews: Wednesday 17th September 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Creative Projects Manager, Performing Arts Project Manager, Youth Arts Project Manager, Arts Programme Manager, Arts Project Manager, Creative Project Manager, or Events and Programmes Manager.

Webrecruit and The Roundhouse Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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