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Apply to Lead the National Evaluation of Assemble (2026–28)

Following the support of the National Lottery Community Fund with a landmark grant, we’re inviting proposals to deliver a live, inquiry-led evaluation of Assemble, our National Lottery Community Funded programme creating systemic change in routes to creative employment for d/Deaf, Disabled, Learning Disabled and Neurodivergent young people.

Key information

• Applications open: Monday 15 December 2025

• Deadline: 11am, Thursday 15 January 2026

• Online interviews: Week of 19 January 2026

• Contract: February 2026 - October 2028

Join a briefing call

We encourage all prospective applicants to book a briefing call with the NYT Assemble team before submitting. Simply get in touch with your availability and we’ll arrange a time that works - email

esther.myers@nyt.org.uk

Download Tender Documents

Assemble Evaluation Pack - Longform

Producer (NYT70)

We’re looking for a Producer (NYT70) to join our team as we celebrate 70 years of championing Britain’s best young creative talent. In 2026, NYT marks 70 years of pioneering storytelling & youth voice. In this landmark year for the organisation, NYT will mobilise thousands of young people nationally; co-creating new work with young voices, platforming the next generation of talent through new and reimagined plays, and celebrating the past, present and future of the organisation across a series of special live performance events. The focus of this fixed-term Producer NYT 70 will be the delivery a an ambitious national co-creation project.

WORKING HOURS: This is a full-time fixed term post until February 2028

SALARY: £37,500

Timeline

Information Zoom Session 6 January, 5-6pm [BOOK HERE]

Applications Close noon 15 January

First Round Interviews Online 20 & 21 January

Second Round Interviews in person at National Youth Theatre 27 January

Digital Producer

In 2026, NYT marks 70 years of pioneering storytelling & youth voice. In this landmark year for the organisation, we are seeking a proactive and imaginative Digital Producer to help deliver a suite of digital heritage projects that celebrate NYT’s legacy and engage new audiences. This role will be central to the development of a new digital platform, an immersive archive experience, and the digitisation of key elements of our physical archive. This role is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Fee: £175 per day, initial commitment of 30 days between January and April 2026

Location: Hybrid - Some attendance at NYT’s North London Production House will be required

Deadline: 10am Monday 5 January 2026

Heritage Producer

In 2026, NYT marks 70 years of pioneering storytelling and youth voice. In this landmark year for the organisation, we are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Heritage Producer to help drive this ambitious initiative, ensuring its success from inception to completion. This role is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Fee: £175 per day, initial commitment of 30 days between January and April 2026

Location: Hybrid - Some attendance at NYT’s North London Production House will be required

Deadline: 10am Monday 5 January 2026

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At the National Youth Theatre we work to create a culture that is inclusive, creative and collaborative. We celebrate all the ways we are different and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. We want our culture to create spaces where young people from around the UK can be together, be brave and create bold work. We ask everyone involved in making each project to approach it with generosity, curiosity, kindness and respect. We believe that we do better work together than we would apart and that our work is richer and stronger thanks to the different backgrounds and experiences that everyone in our company brings. Through our work we want to be connected and responsive to each other, our communities, our industry and the wider world. Whatever your background or wherever you’re from, we invite you to support our mission to be a creative force for good at a critical time for our industry, country and world.

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