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
The Rep is a part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. If you would like to apply under this scheme please let us know in the “Questions” stage. We are pleased to be a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
Associate Director - The Snowflake (Closing Monday 5th August, 12pm)
Birmingham Rep is looking for an Associate Director to join the creative team for our upcoming production of THE SNOWFLAKE, directed by Matt Aston.
The successful candidate will have experience working on early years productions, as well as experience in movement direction. Experience with puppetry is desirable.
To download the job description for Associate Director (The Snowflake) click here
Chair and Trustees (Closing Wednesday 14th August)
Birmingham Repertory Theatre – The Rep – incorporated in 1913, was the UK’s first purpose-built repertory theatre, the forerunner of the RSC and the National Theatre, and remains the country’s longest established building-based theatre company and one of its leading producing houses. For over 110 years, it has created and produced new works, ground-breaking revivals of the classics, and innovative, experimental work. Comprising three spaces – The House, The Door, and The Studio – and with stunning, recently renovated foyer spaces, The Rep is a pillar of the theatre sector, serving not only the community in Birmingham and the West Midlands but also regularly transferring productions to the West End and on national tours.
Currently in an exciting period of renewal, The Rep now seeks candidates for the role of Chair. The new Chair will play a crucial role in the next chapter of The Rep’s journey, appointing a new Artistic Director to join Chief Executive Rachael Thomas to lead the theatre. They will also appoint new Trustees in due course and drive the organisation’s strategic direction in conjunction with the new board and executive.
In addition, the Chair will be a lead advocate and ambassador for The Rep, will lead, support and enable the Board, and will support the highest quality of governance leadership in partnership with the Chief Executive and newly appointed Artistic Director. Candidates will have a passion for the arts and bring a strong track record of strategic leadership and good business acumen. They will be excited to engage externally and champion The Rep with local, regional and national stakeholders and partners and have a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in alignment with the mission and values of the organisation.
The Rep also seeks candidates to join the board as Trustees and are particularly interested in people who bring legal expertise and a background in senior HR management. Candidates should also demonstrate a passion for the Rep’s work, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on these appointments. For further information about the roles, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference JBQHA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
To download the job description for Chair and Trustees click here
Housekeeping Assistant (Closing Monday 5th August, 12pm)
The Housekeeping Assistant role has responsibility for ensuring both our front and back of house areas and auditorium are cleaned to a highly professional standard and in line with all regulations. You will play an integral part in providing a first class experience for all our visitors and colleagues who use The Rep facilities.
Pay: £12 per hour
To download the job description for Housekeeping Assistant click here
To download the job pack for Housekeeping Assistant click here
Deputy Head of Stage (Closing Tuesday 27th August, 12pm)
The Stage Department is a full-time team of 4, plus casual stage crew. Working alongside the Head of Stage, the Deputy Head of Stage is responsible for delivering all stage elements on the Rep produced productions, incoming productions and events.
Pay: 31,742 per annum (Salary Grade: Manager 1)
To download the job description for Deputy Head of Stage click here
To download the job pack for Deputy Head of Stage click here
Sound & AV Technician
The Sound and Video department look after all sound and video at the Rep, working alongside Sound and Video designers. Alongside our full time team we maintain a pool of casual staff to accommodate the changing requirements of productions here at the Rep. We are always interested to hear from people with the right skills and an enthusiasm for making theatre. Casual Sound and Video Technicians take on a varied mix of work ranging from assisting with load-ins and load-outs, to operating smaller scale shows in the Door and Studio, on-stage Sound 2 work, department maintenance, supporting R&D sessions and rehearsals.
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
To download the job description for Sound & AV Technician click here
To download the job pack for Sound & AV Technician click here
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