Lead Artists for Young Artists programme
Overview
S1–3: Lead Artist and S4-6: Lead Artist (separate roles)
Responsible to: Participate Programme Manager
Key Relationships: Young Artists Lead Artists and Participate Creative Support staff, Front of House Duty Managers
Fee: £3,300
Contract: Freelancer Role
Purpose of the roles
We are looking to hear from theatre practitioners whose expertise focuses on working with Young People aged 12-17. In the first instance, we are seeking to appoint two freelance practitioners to join us to deliver weekly sessions as part of our new Young Artists programme starting in January 2026:
- One Lead Artist will work on Tuesday evenings with S4-6.
- One Lead Artist will work on Thursday evenings with S1-3.
In addition, we are also looking to build our bank of artists more broadly, as we look ahead to our first summer programme back in our new building.
Applying for the roles
Before noting your interest in the Lead Artists freelance roles starting in January, please see the role brief for more details to ensure you are available on the recruitment day Saturday, 13 Dec and the delivery dates from January to June 2026.
Role Brief
This brief includes the detailed responsibilities, person specification and terms and conditions of the freelance role.
Download the freelance role brief
Recruitment pack
This pack provides information about the Citz, and what you can gain from working with us.
View our online recruitment pack
Download a pdf of our recruitment pack
How to Apply
Please submit a CV to recruitment@citz.co.uk, along with a video file sent via WeTransfer, answering the questions outlined below. This video file should be named ‘YoungArtistsINSERTNAME’ and should be no more than 6 minutes.
Please complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Please send your CV and cover letter by email to: recruitment@citz.co.uk.
- Deadline for applications: Wed 03 Dec, 12noon
- Notified of shortlist and invited to deliver workshop: Fri 05 Dec
- Meeting team and Taster Workshop delivery: Sat 13 Dec
- Notified of Outcome: w/c 15 Dec
More information can be found in the full job description.
For an informal chat about the role prior to applying, get in touch with recruitment@citz.co.uk. If you need an alternative way to make your application, you can email recruitment@citz.co.uk to discuss a suitable format.
To read more on how your data is used, view our job application privacy notice.
Not available for this project?
We are aware that the timeframe for this will mean some people are unable to put themselves forward, but if you are still keen for us to know about your practice for future opportunities, please feel free to submit your CV for us to consider for projects coming.
Questions for video application
When creating your video application, please answer the following four questions in your response.
Facilitation Approach & Inclusion
How do you create a rehearsal room culture where young people feel safe, included, and confident to take creative risks — and what specific tools or approaches do you use to support different learning styles, needs, and personalities?
Proudest Project / Moment
Can you share a project or moment in your practice that you’re most proud of, and tell us why it felt meaningful for you and/or the participants?
Creative Resourcefulness with £200 and Studio Theatre
If you had the group for a short project and a £200 budget, access to the studio theatre, and limited production support, what would you choose to create and how would you use those resources to bring the group’s ideas to life?
Safeguarding / Insightful Observation
Whilst respecting confidentiality, tell us about a time when you noticed something in a young person’s behaviour or engagement that made you pause or check in. What did you observe, how did you respond, and what was the outcome?