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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.

Sous Chef
Part-time, permanent role
Salary: £27,560 per annum (£13.780 pro rata based on 20 hours per week)

We are looking for a part-time Sous Chef to join our catering team.  A City & Guilds 706/1/2 NVQ Level 1 and 2 or an equivalent qualification is essential for this role.

The ideal candidate will have a proven working knowledge of traditional cookery and experience of working in a busy kitchen. Using your excellent interpersonal and team working skills, you will support the Head Chef to deliver high quality food and customer experience to our audiences.

This role of offered on an annualized contract of 1040 hours per annum.  The post holder is expected to work an average of 20 hours per week, with the general working pattern being two 9.00am-7.30pm shifts Mondays & Tuesdays. However, working hours will fluctuate depending on the needs of the business.

The deadline for applications is Saturday 30 August 2025 at 10am.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 September 2025.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Sous Chef Recruitment Pack

Hospitality Assistants
Annualised contract of 1040 hours per annum (based on an average of 20 hours per week)
Salary £25,396.80 per annum (£12,698.40 pro rata)

We are looking for a Hospitality Assistant to join our busy and friendly café team to provide excellent food and customer service to our audiences.

Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced café or restaurant, and providing good customer service to members of the public? Do you have the ability to work as a proactive team member in a busy environment? If so, then we want to hear from you.

Shifts will mainly be during daytime hours Monday-Saturday and are scheduled on a rota basis depending on business needs.  Occasional evening work may also be required.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 2 September at 10am.
Interviews will be held on Friday 12 September 2025.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Hospitality Assistant Recruitment Pack

Sales Officers
We have two part-time contracts available – one 20 hours per week and one 30 hours per week (please state which contract you are interested in when applying).

Salaries:
£13,175 pro rata (20 hours per week)
£19,763 pro rata (30 hours per week)
The full-time equivalent is £26,350 for 40 hours per week

The successful candidates will be positive team players with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to maintain a high level of customer care whilst working in a busy environment.

Previous administration/clerical experience of 2 years or more and experience of working in a customer-focused environment is required.  You don’t have to know about Customer Relationship Management systems already, although great if you do, as full training will be given.

The Box Office is open 9.00am – 7.45pm and you will be required to work flexibly during these hours. Hours are scheduled on a rota basis and evening, weekend and some Bank Holiday working will be required. You will be expected to work at least two out of four Saturdays.

The deadline for applications Monday 15 September 2025 at 10am.
Interviews will be w/c 29 September 2025.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Sales Officer Recruitment Pack

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.