Project Overview:
Barbican Theatre 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 a dynamic music practitioner to lead our weekly 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 10-week term-time blocks at our Plymouth venue, with a flexible membership model that encourages young people to try different classes and attend regularly.

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 an experienced and dynamic Lead Facilitator 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 Executive 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, with a network to enhance programme reach and impact.
• Must be over 18 years old with full legal right to work in the UK.

Commitment:

• 10 sessions per term delivered between September and December 2025 (Mondays from 5:30pm - 8:00pm during term time).
• The first session will take place on 22nd September
• Potential to extend this into the new year

Payment: 

• 10 x 2.5 hour long sessions at £30 p/h. £750 — invoiced in two equal instalments of £375, 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 Executive Producer.

To Apply:
Send your CV and either a short cover letter, 2 minute video or 2 minute audio recording detailing your experience in response to the brief to dulcie@barbicantheatre.co.uk  by 1st September at 9am