Careers and Vacancies
PLEASE NOTE: OUR CURRENT VACANCIES ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
For every actor you see on stage at a REP production there can be ten people working behind the scenes. More than 40 people work in our marketing, learning, literary, finance, administration, production and sales departments and every member of staff has had a different route into their job. Some have come straight from university, others have gained vital work experience as part of a school or college placement whilst others have come to work at The REP having gained and developed skills in a different industry altogether.
One thing we do know is that the employment landscape will continue to change. The government estimate that 61% of the jobs which young people will do when they leave school haven't been invented yet!
We hope that you find this section of the website useful – it will provide you with information about the different departments at The REP and the jobs that people do here, as well as current vacancies and casting opportunities when they are available.
The following roles and departments enable The REP to deliver excellent theatrical experiences. Full profiles can be found in the attached document.
Artistic Director, Executive Director, Arts Team, Marketing and Press, Sales Team, Development, Finance, Learning and Participation, Stage Door, Theatre Management, Front of house staff, Production, Stage Management, Stage, Lighting, Sound, Workshop, Paintshop, Props, Wardrobe, Wigs & Makeup, Performers, and Creative Team.
Finance Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join The REP's Finance team and contribute towards a new finance strategy. This will involve leading the day to day management of the service team and contributing toward all aspects of the strategy, which includes a reset of our financial systems and processes to build resilience across the organisation and supporting our commercial businesses. The successful candidate will work with autonomy and be accountable for delivery with oversight and sign-off being provided by the Finance Director.
The person in this role will be responsible for delivering two key parts of the finance strategy:
Team Management:
Managing a team of three finance officers working across payroll, sales and purchase ledgers and a range of tasks. This will involve over-seeing all month-end tasks, payroll, supplier payments and customer invoicing and debt collection and working collaboratively with all teams in the organisation. Self-development is crucial and the successful applicant will provide development guidance to the finance officers to support them to deliver excellent service to a high standard
There is an opportunity to contribute a broad range of financial, commercial and team managing knowledge which would particularly suit someone with experience and ideas about continuous improvement, attention to detail and excellent customer service.
Unique Venues Birmingham:
The REP owns Unique Venues Birmingham Limited (UVB), a specialist events business which works with the Library of Birmingham to offer a range of diverse venues within the theatre and library buildings for private and corporate events. The REP's finance team support UVB with all financial related matters.
This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to lead all finance support to UVB's commercial team. This will involve taking the lead on management accounts with assistance from a finance officer, and preparing and presenting financial information to UVB's board. Developing a strong rapport with UVB's commercial team is crucial to The REP's support of the business.
There will be a requirement to self-start and bring a views and understanding of finance systems and processes and providing training to others as required.
A full job description, application form and E&D form can be downloaded from the Downloads folder on the right.
To apply for this post please send either your full CV or a completed Application form and a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4 explaining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the job description as well as your E&D form to julia.layland@birmingham-rep.co.uk by Monday 22 February 2021 at 1pm.
Interviews will be held via Zoom on 11 & 12 March and will be competency based.
If you would like to request any adjustments to enable you to apply for this post or to fully participate in an interview, please contact julia.layland@birmingham-rep.co.uk.
Fundraising Officer
This is an exciting role, with the successful candidate joining The REP at a turning point in its history and a pivotal moment for fundraising. In addition to celebrating 50 years on Centenary Square there are numerous exciting plans and projects underway, such as Birmingham's Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival in 2022, Birmingham City re-generation, a redevelopment of our front of house areas, and reasserting our mission and values under a new executive team. Following the success of the 'REP First' appeal, the fundraising team are building on this platform to increase vital income for The REP. Alongside ongoing revenue fundraising, this role will join the team as they launch the new 'Open House' capital appeal to support our front of house development during 2021. The REP welcomes fresh talent who are open-minded, creative and eager to contribute their ideas and experience as we embark on the journey of change ahead.
This role would be largely responsible for the administration and growth of individual giving at The REP with specific requirement to:
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Build on the legacy of The REP's three year REP First Appeal, stewarding donors through the donor pipeline and further increasing individual giving.
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Lead on prospect research, donor stewardship, income reconciliation and donor events.
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Provide administrative support for the team, such as managing and promoting giving schemes such as 'name a seat' and young REP bursaries, as well as managing ad-hoc appeals and events such as 'Step For The REP' and online auctions.
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Provide support for the Head of Fundraising.
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Supporting delivery and administration of corporate partnerships
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Support the Trusts and Foundations Manager by assisting with research, development and administration of applications.
A full job description, application form and E&D form can be downloaded from the Downloads folder on the right.
To apply for this post please send either your full CV or a completed Application form and a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4 explaining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the job description as well as your E&D form to julia.layland@birmingham-rep.co.uk by Friday 5 March 2021 at 1pm.
Interviews will be held via Zoom on 15 & 16 March and will be competency based.
If you would like to request any adjustments to enable you to apply for this post or to fully participate in an interview, please contact julia.layland@birmingham-rep.co.uk.
Please note: We do not accept CVs by themselves. All applicants must complete the online job application form, making reference to why they are suited to the specific role applied for.