We are actively recruiting for passionate and inspiring staff, trustees, freelancers and volunteers that reflect our work and the experiences and backgrounds of our audiences.

Do you think you’d be a perfect addition? Get in touch with the team.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD

The Community Engagement Lead will play a significant lead role in the coordination and development of the Outreach programme and ‘Young Community’ strand; working in partnership with community groups to deliver a number of commissions, events, projects and activities. 

This will include delivering a variety of projects ranging from one off taster sessions to regular projects and commissions that will engage; targeted hard to reach young people; young people who identify as disabled or with access needs; young people from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic communities; and families who are least engaged with the arts; tackling challenging issues most relevant to them.

In addition to this, the role will also connect the programme to Burnley’s Year Of Culture 2027 plans giving young people empowerment and youth voice in festival activities across the town. 

RECRUITMENT PACK

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Since Burnley Youth Theatre was established in 1973, volunteers have been a vital part of our team.

You do not need to know lots about the arts to get involved, as long as you’re passionate then you will fit right in.

We have volunteer opportunities in workshop, front of house, marketing and more!

If you want to start volunteering at BYT. Please fill in the application form below to find out more.

Volunteer Application Form

TRAINEE PLACEMENTS

We value the vibrant contribution that early-career artists make to Burnley Youth Theatre’s work.

Throughout the year we offer paid trainee placements for ages 18- 25 who are interested in experience working in the arts sector. Placements are offered across our strands..

• Workshop Leader
• Assistant Director
• Technical Theatre
• Front of house
• Marketing and Communications

If you want to be the first to know when an opportunity becomes available please fill in the form below.

TRAINEE PLACEMENT ENQUIRY FORM

BYTEBACK THEATRE –  EARLY CAREER ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

ByteBack Theatre is our in-house theatre company passionate about providing a valuable platform for young performers aged 18-25 to train, develop and perform. We create early years and issue based performances ready to make an impact touring to schools, theatre’s and community spaces across the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER FOR EARLY CAREER ARTISTS 

• Paid performing opportunities
• Mentoring
• Management + bid writing support
• Free rehearsal spaces

If you would like to find out more about ByteBack Theatre offer please email: hannah.kay@burnleyyouththeatre.org

FIRTSBYTE THEATRE

First Byte is a unique training opportunity that brings a small group of young performers aged 14-18 together to form a young company who produce productions throughout the year leading up to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

• Weekly Rehearsals
• Fundraising
• Production Team advice
• Bring to life your own ideas!

If you would like to find out more about our FirstByte offer please email: hannah.kay@burnleyyouththeatre.org