Vacancies

Listed below are all current vacancies at the New Vic. If you are interested in any of these positions, the relevant application process must be completed. The New Vic does not keep CV’s on file so please only apply based on advertised vacancies.

Deputy Stage Manager
Fixed term contract from 4 January – 27 February 2027 of 43 hours per week.
Salary: £561.60 per week (£29,203.20 per annum).
For anyone who lives over 25 miles from the theatre, subsistence of £235.00 per week will also be paid in line with the UK Theatre/Equity Agreement for Performers and Stage Management contracted by Subsidised Managers.

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Stage Manager on a fixed term basis to support the creation and delivery of our upcoming production of Gladstone Girls.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable backstage experience in a professional or educational environment. A can-do attitude and a positive, flexible approach to the job role, work colleagues and peers is essential.

The New Vic works within the guidelines laid down by the Equity / UK Theatre Agreement for Actors and Stage Management. The working week is from Monday to Saturday and shall consist of 43 hours distributed across this time. As a busy producing house, it is expected that overtime will be incurred on production weeks. Sunday calls are very rare and will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

The deadline for applications is Friday 25 September 2026 at 10am.
Interviews will be held weeks commencing 5 and 12 October 2026.
Expected start date is Monday 4 January 2027.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Deputy Stage Manager (fixed term) recruitment pack 2026

The New Vic aims to attract, develop and retain the best talent for all roles and will always appoint based on merit. We consider that diversity is good for the art we make, good for artists, good for audiences, and good for the cultural sector. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particular applicants with a disability, those who experience racism and those who are LGBTQIA+ as currently people in these groups are under represented across our entire workforce.

The New Vic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk and expects all those working at the New Vic (paid or unpaid) to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Successful candidates for relevant roles will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.