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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 general CV’s on file so please only apply based on advertised vacancies.

Director: Appetite Programme
Full time, permanent role
Between 30-40 hours depending on candidate
Salary at 40 hours: £48,743 – £50,000 per annum (the salary will be pro rata if less than 40 hours per week)

We’re looking for a Director to lead Appetite, our acclaimed Arts Council England Creative People and Places programme.

Our Appetite Director will oversee all aspects of the programme including planning, producing and leading the staff team.

As Director, you’ll provide the strategic and producing leadership to turn our community’s ideas into reality, working with artists, partners and local people to deliver bold projects. You’ll also be part of the New Vic Theatre’s Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the future of one of the UK’s most distinctive producing theatres.

Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious creative producer who is looking for their next leadership role. Someone who has experience of programming and producing and is excited by the idea of working closely with our local communities.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 30 January

For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Appetite Director Recruitment Pack

Scenic Constructor
Full time, permanent role
Salary: £27,241 per annum

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team making stunning and exciting scenery for the award-winning New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire? Are you a team player with experience in working in wood and carpentry in a business environment? Are you able to construct from technical drawings? If so, we want to hear from you.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 10am on Monday 19 January 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 26 January 2026.

For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Scenic Constructor 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.