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.

Education Theatre Practitioners
Permanent, full-time contracts of 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,732 per annum

We’re looking for two experienced Practitioners to work with us to develop and deliver education projects and lead our younger Youth Theatre programme at the New Vic.

Do you have significant experience in the following areas? If so, we want to hear from you:

An interest in developing creativity in the curriculum and awareness of the education sector.
Leading Youth Theatre activity and directing Youth Theatre performances.
Delivering participatory drama activities with different ages and abilities in a professional environment.

All applicants must hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, or be willing to undertake one before the contract commences. Both roles will include evening and weekend work.

The deadline for applications is Monday 12 October 2026 at 10am.

First round interviews will be held online during w/c 19 October 2026. Second round interviews will take place in-person at the New Vic during w/c 2 November 2026.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Education Theatre Practitioner Recruitment Pack 2026

Associate Director: Tale Trail to The Borrowers
Fixed term contract from Monday 23 November – Thursday 24 December 2026
40 hours per week
Fee: £3000

We are looking for an early career Theatre Maker or Director who identifies as neurodivergent and / or disabled to be Associate Director on our immersive Christmas story telling production, Tale Trail to The Borrowers.

Tale Trail is designed for young children and families, and is an inclusive and immersive performance. This an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Maker or Director who is looking to expand their knowledge and experience whilst working alongside a diverse team within a busy professional producing theatre. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting rehearsals
Conducting research
Rehearsing and delivering notes to actors as required.

Our ideal candidate would have some experience in directing, theatre making or early years accessible events. They would also have a passion or understanding of accessibility needs and how we can incorporate them within the production.

The appoint of this role is supported by The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust.

The deadline for applications is Midday on Friday 23 October 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at the New Vic Theatre on Tuesday 3 November and Wednesday 4 November 2026.

All shortlisted candidates will also be invited to a Development Day at the New Vic Theatre on Friday 27 November 2026. Please indicate in your covering letter if you would like to join us for the Development Day if you are shortlisted.

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