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.

Director Observatory

The New Vic is offering a theatre director the opportunity to observe technical rehearsals for this year’s Christmas production of The Borrowers (by Mary Norton, adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins), to speak with some of the creative team and to connect with the New Vic Theatre.

This is an opportunity aimed at a director who is looking to gain experience making mid-scale theatre. We are specifically looking for someone who can demonstrate an interest in making work for children and families.

This is a ten-day placement for which an individual will receive a payment of £1,060, with an additional £250 per week towards expenses such as accommodation, and reimbursed travel costs up to the value of £100.

The Director Observatory will run from Wednesday 4th November – Saturday 14th November (subject to change schedule pending). Applicants must be available for the whole period, including both Saturdays 7^th and 14^th November.

To apply, please send a single sided CV outlining your relevant experience, along with answers to the following three questions (with a maximum word count of 100 words per question).

Please give us two relevant facts about yourself.
Why does this opportunity appeal to you?
How will participating in the Director Observatory support your interest in making work for children and families?

Please send you application to recruitment@newvictheatre.org.uk with the subject title of Director Observatory by Monday 7^th September at 10am.

We will aim to send out offers to successful applicants by Monday 21^st September.

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.