Jobs/Opportunities
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£25 per advert on our website (this will also be sent directly to our freelancers)
£5 per advert on our social media (this will be on our instagram and twitter)
If you send us more than 5 jobs on one advert post there will be a higher fee.
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Please send adverts two weeks before the deadline or minimum one week before deadline
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE
Front of House Manager
Role: Front of House Manager
Organisation: Hampstead Theatre
Location: London
Salary: c. £34,700 p.a., depending on experience
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026 (midday)
About the Role
Hampstead Theatre is seeking an experienced and people‑focused Front of House Manager to lead our public‑facing teams and ensure an exceptional, welcoming and safe experience for every audience member. This is a key leadership role within one of London’s leading producing theatres, suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about audience care, accessibility and building inclusive spaces.
The Front of House Manager oversees day‑to‑day operations across the building, acting as senior Duty Manager for performances and events. You will supervise and support FOH Supervisors, Access Hosts and Ushers, ensuring that standards remain consistently high and that our public areas reflect the theatre’s brand and values. Collaboration is central to the role — you will work closely with our Theatre Manager, Catering and Bar teams, security and housekeeping to deliver a seamless, safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
This role represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who believes in championing diverse audiences and supporting diverse teams — values core to the mission of Backstage Niche, which advocates for representation and inclusion in backstage theatre roles. [patreon.com]
Key Responsibilities
Lead the FOH team to deliver outstanding, inclusive customer service.
Act as senior Duty Manager across performances and events.
Oversee opening/closing routines, safety checks, fire safety and first‑aid readiness.
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and licensing obligations.
Recruit, induct, train and support FOH staff.
Create effective rotas and maintain accurate admin and compliance records.
Liaise with Catering, Bar, housekeeping and security teams to uphold smooth operations.
Support hospitality events, fundraising evenings and merchandise sales.
Ensure staff are briefed on productions, promotions and audience‑facing information.
Contribute to improvements through feedback analysis and operational reporting.
Person Specification
Essential:
Leadership experience in FOH, customer service or venue operations.
Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing diverse teams.
Strong understanding of public‑facing Health & Safety and fire safety procedures.
Experience with incident management and daily operational routines.
Highly organised, calm under pressure and attentive to detail.
Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
Willingness to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshal training.
Desirable:
Experience in a theatre or cultural venue.
How to Apply
Please send:
Your CV
A cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience
Completion of our Application Form and Personal Characteristics Form
Email: jobs@hampsteadtheatre.com
Reference: FOHM
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS (ABTT)
Jobs/Vacancies
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REGENTS PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE
Seasonal Production and Technical Roles
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is recruiting for a number of fixed-term roles across the Production department ahead of our upcoming 2026 season, which includes the much-anticipated production of CATS.
We are recruiting for roles in the following departments;
Wardrobe and Wigs, Hair and Make-Up
For more information on each role and how to apply, please read the individual job packs on our website: https://openairtheatre.com/opportunities
Various Deadlines
Access
Should you have access requirements or need any barriers removing in order to apply for any of these roles and/or attend an interview, please e-mail jobs@openairtheatre.com.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment process is open to all, regardless of disability, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religion, caring responsibilities, and/or socioeconomic background. Our aim is to achieve greater diversity so that our organisation better reflects the society in which we live and work, and to foster an organisational culture that is inclusive, respectful and safe. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, identities and lived experiences, and in particular those of the global majority and those who are disabled.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be asked to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, dependent on the requirements of the role.
About Us
Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (at a capacity of 1,304). Passionate about producing popular, enriching and unexpected theatre that provides a lens into the here and now, the scale and ambition of our productions together with our magical outdoor setting, makes us unique in the capital's cultural landscape. In 2025 we welcomed just under 177,000 people to our 20-week summer season.
Drew McOnie assumed the role of Artistic Director in January 2024, and James Pidgeon was appointed Executive Director in 2021.
Over the last sixteen years, our productions have won ten Olivier Awards, ten WhatsOnStage Awards, and four Evening Standard Awards. We were named London Theatre of the Year in 2017 by The Stage, and received the Highly Commended Award for London Theatre of the Year in 2021. Our productions have toured the UK and have transferred to both the West End and the United States. Our 2016 revival
of Jesus Christ Superstar has just finished tours of the UK, North America and Australia. Our Olivier Award-winning revival of Fiddler on the Roof transferred to the Barbican Centre in May 2025 ahead of a major tour of UK and Ireland through to January 2026.
As a registered charity that receives no regular public subsidy, we rely entirely on earned income and charitable contributions. Nevertheless, we have maintained 36,000 tickets at £15 across the whole of 2025's summer season, our BREEZE scheme enables those aged 18-25 to buy tickets for £10, and we regularly work with local charities. Each year, on average, we subsidise tickets for 6,000 school pupils.
Food and drink plays a significant role in the Open Air Theatre experience, with our in-house bars and restaurants including Covered Dining, The Grill and The Pizza Oven. We also have our own picnic lawn and the West End's longest bar!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has become one of the most independently sustainable and financially successful producing theatres in the country, and we're proud to embark on the next stage of our vision with ever-increasing artistic ambition and entrepreneurial spirit.
Contact
If you apply by e-mail, you will receive an auto-response to confirm we have received your application. If you do not receive an auto-response, please call the office on 020 7467 4932 to confirm we have received your application.
ROYAL COURT THEATRE
Deputy Head of Stage
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £780.60 per week (Grade 2 SOLT/BECTU)
Deadline: 1st March 2026 11:30pm
The Royal Court Theatre has a rare opportunity for someone to join the team as Deputy Head of Stage.
The Deputy Head of Stage supports the Head of Stage in the delivery and management of first class technical stage requirements for all ESC productions across two spaces and related projects, contributing and upholding the highest production values on all ESC shows and ensuring all work on stage is undertaken safely and efficiently within allocated resources.
This is a key position within the Production team at the Royal Court, combining excellent practical carpentry skills with the ability to supervise a team of Stage Technicians when required and support the Head of Stage in the management of the stage areas and the department.
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience in a similar role in a mid-scale producing theatre
Sound knowledge of health and safety and CDM regulations
Good carpentry and rigging skills
Willingness / ability to work collaboratively, alongside other departments within the production team and supporting the wider organisation.
Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description (link above). If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form through ‘Apply Here’ link below and by no later than 11.30pm on 1st March 2026. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com.
We know that AI can be a useful tool when you're putting together an application, whether that's drafting a CV or polishing your answers. You're welcome to use it when applying for a Royal Court Theatre role, but please make sure your application still represents you - your ideas, your experiences and your voice. We're looking for authenticity, imagination and integrity and we want to hear what makes you unique.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.
ROYAL COURT THEATRE
Stage Show Technician (x2)
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: 2 x Permanent
Salary: £720.02 (gross) per week (Grade 3 SOLT/BECTU)
Deadline: 1st March 2026 11.30pm
The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join our brilliant Stage team as Stage Show Technician.
This is a key role in our in-house Stage team, supporting the Head of Stage and the Deputy Head of Stage in the delivery of all productions at the Royal Court. The Show Technician will work as stage crew on all JTD shows (5 days per week) and participate in fit ups and get outs, operating manual flying systems and undertaking basic carpentry and rigging when required.
The successful candidate will have:
Working knowledge of stage rigging techniques and flying systems.
A good understanding of health and safety within a theatre environment.
Basic carpentry skills
A positive attitude and open-mindedness towards helping out staff members regardless of department
Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description (link above). If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form through ‘Apply Here’ link below and by no later than 1st March 2026. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application and indicate which contract type you would like to be considered for.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com.
We know that AI can be a useful tool when you're putting together an application, whether that's drafting a CV or polishing your answers. You're welcome to use it when applying for a Royal Court Theatre role, but please make sure your application still represents you - your ideas, your experiences and your voice. We're looking for authenticity, imagination and integrity and we want to hear what makes you unique.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
Wardrobe Show Manager
Assistant Cutter (x2)
We’re hiring a Wardrobe Show Manager and 2 Assistant Cutters to join our Costume Department at English National Opera.
You can find details for both roles on our website including full recruitment packs.
Salaries:
Assistant Cutter: £40,430.90 pro rata
Wardrobe Show Manager: £47,202.53 pro rata
Location:
London Coliseum & Other locations as required
To Apply:
Please send along a CV and Cover Letter or short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role to workwithus@eno.org by 10am on Wednesday 25 February 2026.
Interviews:
w/c 9 March and w/c 23 March 2026
Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.