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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.

Chair of the New Vic Board of Trustees
This is an unpaid role with an initial term of 3 years, typically renewable for a further two terms.

Our current Chair is retiring after long service, so now we are seeking a Chair who will help us build on this success and support the next phase of our development.

We are looking for a collaborative and generous leader who shares our belief in the power of theatre and who is excited by the opportunity to play a key role in shaping its future.

You will have leadership experience in a professional organisation and a demonstrable understanding of the key role of good governance in a successful organisation. We imagine that you will already have worked with boards, from the perspective of either a Board member or an executive, but you don’t need to have previous experience as a Chair (although if you do, that would be great too).

It’s essential that our Chair shows real commitment to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent region and can articulate a strong case for the value of culture and the importance of supporting live theatre here.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Tuesday 26 May at 12noon.

For further details including how to register your interest, please see the following information pack: Chair of the New Vic Board Recruitment Pack

Assistant Director
Full time, fixed term contract (43 hours per week)
Salary £32,383 per annum (pro rata £622.75 per week)

A rare opportunity to spend six months in residency at a busy building-based theatre, supporting one of the New Vic’s ‘legendary’ Christmas productions whilst gaining experience of regional producing theatre.

This is an opportunity to assist Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins on the New Vic’s2026 Christmas production of The Borrowers. It’s an ideal opportunity for a Director looking to gain knowledge of working within a complex organisation.

Our ideal candidate has previous experience of assist directing professional actors and an interest in making work for families and young people. We require someone who can confidently lead

a rehearsal room and has a desire to take more responsibility in terms of managing and supporting show staff and a large acting company.

Provisional recruitment timeline:

• Deadline for receipt of applications – Monday 18 May 2026 at 5pm
• First round interviews – Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 (via Zoom)
• Second round interviews – Thursday 11 June (in person at the New Vic)

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