We are looking for a New Views Project Manager to join the National Theatre Learning and National Partnership Team.
New Views is a year-long in-school playwriting programme for students aged 14 to 19. Each school is paired with a professional playwright who supports students to write their own plays, through visits, mentoring and teacher CPD. The programme has been on pause across the 2024 / 2025 academic year, to enable an in-depth review and evaluation of the programme and will relaunch in 2025.
The New Views Project Manager is managed by the Head of Young People’s Programmes.
The Project Manager manages the daily running of the New Views programme, in particular acting as the point of contact between participating schools and freelance staff and artists working on the programme, and producing the New Views Festival at the National Theatre. They are also responsible for the coordination of events that take place as part of the programme, maintaining the programme website and implementing communications about New Views.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Substantial experience of developing and producing theatre or writing projects.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills with delivery to budget and deadlines.
- A good knowledge of school culture and the education system.
- Experience of managing freelance staff and knowledge of artists working professionally in the field of arts and education.
- An understanding of working in a national context.
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 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 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 18th November 2024 at 9:00am.
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