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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.

Theatre Education Practitioner
Salary £29,550 per annum
Full time, permanent: 40 hours per week

Do you have experience of devising and leading participatory drama activities with different ages and abilities in a professional environment and have a passion for community engagement in the arts? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for an experienced Theatre Education Practitioner to develop and deliver education projects. You will have an awareness of the education sector and an interest in developing creativity in the curriculum. You will be a self-starter with excellent organisational, planning and team working skills.

All applicants must hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role will include evening and weekend working.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 3 November 2025 at 10am
Interviews will be held w/c 10 November 2025

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

Appetite Director
Full time, permanent role
Between 30-40 hours depending on candidate
Salary: £48,743 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. Appetite is an innovative model that empowers residents of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme to shape the creative activities they want to see in their communities and brings those ideas to life.

As Director, you’ll provide the strategic and producing leadership to turn these 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.

This role calls for a leader deeply rooted and actively engaged with the communities of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, with the vision and producing expertise to guide a nationally recognised programme that shows how culture, creativity and community can thrive together.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 17 November 2025.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Appetite Director 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.