We are looking for an Assistant Stage Manager to join the National Theatre People Producing Team.
Purpose of the role:
The Assistant Stage Manager will be joining the permanent Stage Management department. They will be required to work across all three NT Theatres, The NT Studio, NT Learning, and any other site-specific work. They will assist the Company Stage Manager of their allocated productions in collaborating with the Artistic Team, Acting Company & National Theatre Production & Technical departments to achieve the artistic concept of the production with-in the agreed parameters to a high standard.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience in professional theatre, arts, or entertainment environment.
- A degree or similar qualification in Stage Management or Technical Theatre; or a proven record of practical stage management, production, or technical experience.
- To have an organised and flexible approach to work.
- Strong IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- An understanding, awareness and experience of the Stage Management and technical demands of a production creation process.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and bar
On-site Occupational Health support
In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners
Discounted access to NT at Home
Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank)
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 7th October 2024 at 9:00am.
Please note: This role is intended to start in early 2025, however this may be flexible.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024