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.

Summer Traineeships

Burnley Youth Theatre is seeking creative and passionate young people aged 16 – 25 years old to  engage in 10-week paid placements (average 6 hrs per week) during our Summer Season (15th May – 19th July 2025). 

These paid placements are for young people from communities who are under-represented in the arts.Join our team and  gain valuable work experience while being paid

There are 4 placements available. 

Placements will be recruited using ‘Positive Action’ to encourage diversity in the arts among the following under-represented groups:

•  People with disabilities
• Global Majority 
•  People with economically disadvantaged backgrounds 
• Part of the LGBTQI+ community

Additionally if you feel opportunities are denied to you for other reasons e.g. due to your carer responsibilities, or you’re not in education or employment, we would like to hear from you!

Placements can be in: 

Technical theatre
Animation / Film
Marketing
Workshop Leading and Productions
Front Of House / Events assistant

Applicants must be 16 – 25 years old.

The role is a paid placement (National Minimum Wage), with some flexibility to the hours worked each week, however, the role is with the view of someone working 60 hours over 10 weeks based at our theatre building in Burnley.

Burnley Youth Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and organisation. We positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented in the arts workforce, including, but not limited to, applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, applicants who are LGBTQ+, applicants who identify as having a disability and applicants from lower socio-economic communities.

To apply, please complete the Application Form below stating which placement you are interested in.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Google Form as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities Form

To apply in a different format or for more information about the roles, please contact laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org

Deadline for applications is Sunday 27th April 2025

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 29th April 2025

APPLY HERE!

Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Please email laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org if you have any questions.

Volunteer Application Form