We are looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the National Theatre's Digital team.
The purpose of this role is to act as a Deputy Production Manager and support the Digital department across National Theatre Live and NT at Home filming activity, acting as a key liaison with internal National Theatre teams and external technical departments to coordinate all aspects of filming and production requirements.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Deputy Production Manager will help ensure the smooth planning, delivery, and execution of all production elements for all filming activity i.e. live broadcast to cinemas or captures for the NT at Home streaming service. The role will also contribute to the delivery of wider filming activity, including short form and original digital content.
This position will work closely with a Production Coordinator who will support the production of digital content such as trailers, short films, talking heads, behind the scenes videos, and budgeting for archive recordings. The Deputy Production Manager will also collaborate with Production Coordinators and a Production Assistant who will provide support in delivering the production requirements for all filming activity.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Extensive experience managing production activity for live broadcast, film or theatre production; including producing necessary related risk assessments, construction phase plans, production schedules and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Excellent Health and Safety knowledge, up to date with current legislation relevant to the arts/entertainment industry.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail with ability to work on their own initiative, showing a pro-active approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with a wide range of people.
- The ability to prioritise tasks in a busy and changeable working environment and meeting competing deadlines.
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from 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
- 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 9th February 2026 at 10:00am.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements 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.