We are looking for a Scenic Workshop Assistant to join the National Theatre Workshop Team.
The Workshop Assistant is key to supporting the Scenic Art team and will be involved in keeping the space safe and tidy, managing deliveries, preparing cloths and assisting with finishes of some scenic elements. They will be required to carry out a range of tasks to aid and support the Scenic Artists in producing work of the highest standard possible and to support the work across the workshops performing tasks as required by specific productions.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- An interest in and some experience of Scenic techniques and finishes.
- Experience of working in a busy workshop environment and an interest in working in theatre.
- An understanding of Health & Safety in a workshop and also onstage environment.
- An awareness and commitment to sustainability, practising the ethos of the Theatre Green Book.
- The ability to work on your own initiative under minimum supervision, with and as part of a team.
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 27th January 2025 at 12 noon.
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