Deputy Production Manager

THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff tickets

25 days annual leave (32 with service)

Development programmes and training

Interest-free season-ticket loan

Sabbatical option

On-site staff facilities

Mental health and wellbeing support

Discounts at NT venues and partners

Volunteer leave

Staff talks and masterclasses

Canteen and social facilities

Job summary

The Royal National Theatre in London seeks a Deputy Production Manager to support the Production Managers across NT productions at the South Bank site and beyond. This 22-month development programme offers exposure to a wide range of productions, enabling progression to broader sector roles with increasing scale.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience, with opportunities to lead smaller projects and events, while developing skills in production management, health and safety, and new

Qualifications

• Previous experience in theatre as part of a production management team, or as a Production Manager on smaller-scale productions.
• Project management skills and a proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and their application to the theatre production process.
• Demonstrable interest and experience in new theatre technologies and production techniques.
• Interest in sustainability and understanding of the Theatre Green Book.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Managers to ensure smooth delivery of NT productions.
• Support scheduling, logistics and on-site coordination during rehearsals and performances.
• Contribute to cross-department collaboration to meet production objectives.

Skills

Production management experience

Theatre background

Project management

Health and safety knowledge

Sustainability interest

Job description

We are lookingfor a Deputy Production Manager

to join the National Theatre's Production team.

As part of the Production Management team, Deputy Production Managers support Production Managers with the smooth delivery of NT productions at the Southbank site and beyond. Deputy Production Managers are assigned to shows lead by the NT’s permanent and show specific Production Management team and will support the shows Production Manager through the process.

At the NT, we are committed to widening opportunities to develop skills and career pathways in theatre. This role provides unique professional development training for those in their early to mid-careers who are seeking to strengthen their skills, knowledge and practical experience in Production Management. Over the course of 22-months, Deputy Production Managers are supported to develop their skills through exposure to a wide range of creative, production and technical experts on productions of the highest standard and increased scale and complexity. There will also be opportunities to lead on smaller projects and events at the NT. By the end of the contract, Deputy Production Managers will be equipped for roles on productions sector-wide that would previously have been beyond the scope of their professional experience.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Previous experience in theatre as part of a production management team, or as a Production Manager on smaller-scale productions.

• Project management skills and a proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and their application to the theatre production process.

• Demonstrable interest and experience in new theatre technologies and production techniques.

• Interest in sustainability and understanding of the Theatre Green Book.

We want to understand each candidates skills, experience, and perspectives, so we encourage you to complete your application using your own words. While generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for exploring ideas or structuring responses, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can appear generic and make it difficult for us to assess your individual experience.

If you choose to use AI during the application process, please use it only as a tool to help draft and structure your ideas, check your spelling and grammar, and guide your writing, while ensuring the personal experiences are entirely your own words. Responses that do not demonstrate your own voice may affect how your application is assessed and could result in it notbeing progressed.

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 Thursday 15 October 2026 at 12pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact [e-mail].

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. Candidates who declare a disability, opt into the Disability Confident Scheme in their application and meet the minimum criteria are offered an interview in line with the scheme, subject to its documented exceptions.If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email [e-mail] or call us on 02074523834.