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Interim Head of Young People - INTERNAL ONLY
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About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.
The Role
To lead the Roundhouse’s work with young people aged 11-30 delivering against our charitable aims and business plan objectives. Building on our considerable expertise and reputation the role ensures young people are effectively engaged and fully integrated into our wider creative programmes.
The post holder is accountable for creating safe and high quality creative environments that uphold the values and standards of the Roundhouse. They will ensure programmes deliver robust outcomes in line with our evaluation framework and are used to inform our future programme design. The role also plays a key part in championing and advocating for young people, both within the organisation and across the wider sector.
Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs.
About you:
You must have considerable experience working with young people and extensive people leadership experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams. Demonstrable commitment to EDI and widening access and participation is a must alongside experience leading and implementing safeguarding across on-site, off-site and online programmes.
Please note this role is open to Roundhouse employees only; external applications will not be considered.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by Monday 18th May 2026, Midnight.
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £64,000 per annum
Application Deadline: 18th May 2026, Midnight
Interviews: 27th May 2026
Benefits:
25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health Cash Plan
Group Life Assurance
Staff discount at our bar and café
Complimentary staff tickets
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
Staff networks, forms and social groups
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