Who are we?

Our vision is to be a positive force for change in the lives of young people. We aim to transform the lives of young people in Glasgow, by creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where they can connect and engage with the arts, allowing them to progress towards their own goals and aspirations. Through a range of weekly classes, bespoke workshops, projects and productions, we offer children and young people aged 0-25 the opportunity to unleash their creativity, build their confidence and expand their horizons through the arts. Everyone is welcome and everything is free.

The Role

Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre's Head of Operations is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment in our journey. As we look ahead to celebrating our 40th birthday in 2027, and build on the momentum of recent funding successes, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a bold, impactful, youth lead organisation based in the northeast of Glasgow.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead on finance, HR, compliance, and organisational systems, ensuring strong, sustainable foundations that enable our creative work to thrive. From managing budgets, audits, and governance to overseeing IT systems and line managing a staff team, this is a varied and influential role at the heart of the organisation.

We’re looking for a strategic, highly organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You’ll be collaborative, solution focused and

motivated by making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. If you’re ready to play a central role in a dynamic organisation with ambitious plans, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Head of Operations operates as part of the Senior Management team within the company, along with the Income Generation Lead and the Head of Programme and Creative Development, line managed by the Chief Executive. This role is the finance, operational, and business lead in line with our strategy and vision and is responsible for the line management of the Operations team.

About Us

Toonspeak, based in Glasgow, offers a range of arts opportunities to young people, with a focus on the performing arts as part of our DNA as a young people’s theatre organisation. A unique organisation, we provide young people aged 0-25 from across Glasgow with opportunities to participate in high-quality arts experiences, free of charge.

The Role

Board meetings take place four times per year, in February, May, August and November. Quarterly meetings are held in person, outside of office hours, at one of our Glasgow venues and are two hours in length. There is the option to take part remotely if Board members are unable to attend in person, however travel expenses are supported to allow in person attendance to be possible.

We are looking to recruit four new Board directors in 2026. We are actively recruiting for new Board directors with lived experience in facing barriers to access. We are particularly interested in hearing from people aged 18-25, as well as those with specific expertise in Theatre, Child Protection & Safeguarding, and Strategy & Policy Development.

If you would like to contribute to being a positive force for change in the lives of young people in Glasgow, then being a Toonspeak Board Director may be for you.