Jobs and Vacancies
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If you’re interested in a career in theatre we’d love to hear from you. All open vacancies are advertised on our website below.
To apply for any role, please read the job description carefully, then click on the “apply here” button under each position. This will redirect you to our application portal where you will need to submit your CV.
You can find a flowchart of the stages on our application portal here.
We accept other forms of submission including video and audio recordings. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss any other reasonable adjustments. For any further information about a role or application process, or if you are unable to submit your application through the portal, please email RepTalent@birmingham-rep.co.uk
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We committed to ensure that everyone working at The Rep earns a fair living wage based on the actual cost of living and we are proud to be an accredited real living wage employer.
Senior Lighting Technician (Closing Tuesday 27th May at noon)
Reporting to the Head of Department, the Senior Technician will provide technical services, install, operate and maintain staging & technical equipment (primarily lighting but not excluding stage, sound & video) for The Rep productions, visiting companies and conferences as required. This role will work flexibly across disciplines to ensure that all technical, maintenance and operations are completed efficiently and effectively.
Pay: £28,697.32 per annum (Grade: Officer 3)
Deputy Head of Workshop (Scenic Metalworker/Fabricator) (Closing Tuesday 3rd June at noon)
We are excited to offer the role of Deputy Head of Workshop -Scenic metalworker/fabricator. This dual role comprises fabricating and finishing scenic elements to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner and contributing to the supervision and maintenance of the construction department.
Pay: £32,694.52 per annum (Manager 1)
Sound No 1 - Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas (Freelance)
We are is looking for Sound No 1 for our Christmas 2025 production of ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas ” directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer, with new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Contract Dates: 3rd November – 12th January
Pay: £900 per week plus Equity Subsistence
Download: Sound No 1 Opportunity Information (Word)
For further information and to express interest in the role, please contact Jonathan Pearce, Head of Sound & AV at Jonathan.pearce@birmingham-rep.co.uk
Casual Technicians (Stage)
The Rep is looking to expand it’s pool of casual technicians. Casual Technicians will provide technical services, install, operate and maintain staging, lighting & sound technical equipment for The Rep productions, visiting companies and conferences as required.
Casual Technicians will at times be required to flexibly support across all disciplines to ensure that all technical, maintenance and operations are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Please note: By submitting your CV you are agreeing for your details to be held in a pool. Therefore, a Rep member of staff will only be in contact if and when any availability arises.
Pay: £12 per hour, subject to overtime over 39 hours and all other additional payments in line with BECTU. Enhanced rate available for additional duties including Duty Technician. Pay rate of £12.71 per hour for enhanced duties, e.g. Duty Technician.
You can read more about BECTU payments here: https://members.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/2586