We are looking for a Deputy Director of Production and Technical to join the National Theatre Production and Technical Team.
The Deputy Director of Production & Technical will work closely with the Production & Technical Director (P&TD) to ensure that all technical and production aspects of the artistic programme are realised from the earliest design process to final get out.
They will work alongside the Director or Production & Technical and Heads of Departments to take on responsibility for the motivation, performance standards, safety and skills development of production and technical staff, and will assist in developing an appropriate health & safety culture, and an ethos of skills development and technical excellence.
They will help ensure a consistent experience for Production & Technical Heads of Departments, Production Managers and freelance Production Designers as they develop the NT’s programme of work. They will contribute to the strategic and operational leadership to ensure that the departments are sufficiently well-resourced, flexible and innovative to respond to the artistic demands placed upon them.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Substantial experience and a proven track record in production or technical management within a large producing venue or organisation.
- Excellent leadership skills including the ability to manage, motivate and develop a group of specialised, professional senior managers.
- Experience of leading and managing technical and production staff with an understanding of appropriate employment and health and safety legislation.
- Proven track record of managing safety.
- A strong collaborative ethos, particularly the ability to build positive relationships with creative teams, Heads of Department and senior management.
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 guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes 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
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- 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 social facilities
- 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 leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, 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 21st April 2025 at 11:59pm.
We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.
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 about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.