Deputy Stage Manager

New Vic Theatre; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional theatre, New Vic Theatre, seeks an experienced Deputy Stage Manager to enhance their production team. The role demands significant backstage experience and a proactive demeanor to assist in delivering exceptional theatre experiences. Full-time hours are structured over six days, with potential overtime during productions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable backstage experience in a professional or educational environment.
• Can-do attitude and positive, flexible approach to the job role.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of theatre.
• Work within the guidelines of Equity/UK Theatre Agreement.

Skills

Backstage experience

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Stage Manager to support the creation and delivery of great theatre.

More Details

Full time: 43 hours per weekSalary: £561.60 per week (£29,203.20 per annum)Where applicable, subsistence will also be paid in line with UK Theatre/Equity Agreement for Performers and Stage Management for the first 13 weeks of contract.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable backstage experience in a professional or educational environment. A can-do attitude and a positive, flexible approach to the job role, work colleagues and peers is essential.

The New Vic works within the guidelines laid down by the Equity/UK Theatre Agreement for Actors and Stage Management. The working week is from Monday through Saturday and shall consist of 43 hours distributed across this time. As a busy producing house, it is expected that overtime will be incurred on production weeks. Sunday calls are very rare and will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

The deadline for applications is Friday 11 July 2025 at 1pm.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application during week commencing 21 July 2025.

Interviews will be held weeks commencing 4 and 11 August 2025.

Expected start date is week commencing 29 September 2025.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.

The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.