This is an exciting opportunity to work with Liverpool’s Royal Court (LRC) to refresh and develop our established Community Engagement & Talent Development work, building on more than 15 years of delivery.
Liverpool’s Royal Court aims to be a cultural home for communities across Liverpool City Region, transforming lives through high-quality, accessible and relevant programmes. We recognise the significant levels of inequality and youth unemployment across the region and are committed to creating opportunities for children, young people and communities to participate, develop skills and thrive.
The role will work with existing partners, young people and communities, while identifying opportunities to develop new relationships with schools, community organisations, youth services, artists and other cultural and educational partners across Liverpool City Region.
Role Title: Community Engagement & Talent Development Consultant
Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court/Liverpool City Region
Fee: £14,000, based on approximately 35–40 consultancy days across the contract period.
Contract Type: Fixed Term mid November 2026 – end March 2027
Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2026, 5pm
Applicant: The role is open to individuals, partnerships and organisations/consortia
TIMELINE
November 2026 – end March 2027: Research, consultation, partnership development and development of recommendations and a future Community Engagement & Talent Development delivery framework.
April 2027 onwards: Pilot and programme delivery
April 2028 onwards: full programme delivery
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Experience designing, developing or delivering participation programmes for young people
• Experience working within or alongside a cultural, arts or theatre organisation
• Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with schools, community organisations, youth services and cultural partners
• Experience working with artists, educators and creative practitioners
• Ability to contribute to the development and strategic planning for participation and engagement programmes
• Experience informing or developing programme strategy based on community need and young people’s voices
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of Liverpool City Region, its communities and cultural landscape
• Experience supporting progression pathways into creative careers or vocational training
• Experience co-designing programmes with young people rather than just for them
• Understanding of the theatre-making process and how it can be used as a participation tool
For full role brief, see our website: https://liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LRC-CE-TD-Consultant-Job-Pack-October-2026.pdf