We are looking for a Special Projects Producer to join the National Theatre Producing Team on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract.
The Special Projects Producer will be responsible for supporting and working alongside the Head of Producing – Special Projects in shaping and delivering a range of specific one off high calibre events that sit alongside shows and other planned activity both in and around the National Theatre and at times at specific off-site venues.
The role will work closely with departments across the building from Development to Production and Technical, Planning and Company Management, and will sit within the Producing Department, a team responsible for the successful delivery of all shows happening across the National Theatre’s three venues.
The role will work across a range of events, including delivering music gigs, talks, bespoke exhibitions, launches and other large scale one off events and programmes. One specific event that this role will be required to work on will be the National’s fundraising gala ‘Next Chapter’ that’s happening on 5 March 2026.
The Special Projects Producer will be responsible for managing and coordinating logistics for all artistic content performed in the Gala. This includes working closely with the performers and creative team to deliver their ambition for the night. ‘Next Chapter’ will take place in the Lyttelton Theatre, which for one night only will be transformed for a guestlist of 400 people, with the aim of raising 1.5million for the National Theatre.
The candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to create schedules, contracts and budgets and work efficiently alongside other departments and freelancers to deliver high-end bespoke events and performances that best represent the values and vision of the National Theatre.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Substantial experience in the theatre and/or events industry; and at management level
- Experience of working closely with creatives and actors.
- Highly organized with good time management skills and good attention to detail.
- An enthusiastic and logical-thinking self-starter who is confident to take their initiative to secure results
- A confident communicator who can build relationships with people at all levels
- Ability to negotiate with a range of people, in collaborative manner
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
- 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 Friday 5th September 2025 at 12 noon.
We will close this vacancy when 200 applications are received. The post will be removed from our website at that point and until that time applications are welcome. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
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At the National Theatre (NT), we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.
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.