Project Manager

National Theatre Productions (ntp); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff tickets for shows

25 days annual leave increasing to 32

Development Programmes via e-learning

Interest-free season ticket loan

Enhanced sick pay

Family Friendly policies

Pension schemes

Sabbatical option

On-site staff canteen

Wellbeing programme

Discounted NT at Home

Volunteer leave

Job summary

National Theatre is seeking a Project Manager to join the Estates Capital Projects team. You will be responsible for day-to-day planning, development and delivery of estates capital, infrastructure and building projects across the NT estate, managing a portfolio of projects in various planning and delivery stages.

You will work closely with the Estates team, internal stakeholders, contractors and consultants to maximise outcomes within cost, resource and access constraints, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering a portfolio of capital projects to a high standard.
• Experience using a prescribed governance framework for projects.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Motivated individual who can work autonomously and in a team.
• Ability to absorb and understand complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver Estates capital, infrastructure and building projects across the NT estate.
• Manage a portfolio of projects in different planning and delivery stages.
• Coordinate with Estates team, contractors, consultants and external advisors.
• Ensure projects do not adversely impact rehearsals or performances.

Skills

Portfolio project delivery

Governance framework

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Absorb and understand complex concepts

Job description

We are lookingfor a Project Manager to join the National Theatre's Estates Capital Projects team.

This role is responsible for the day to day planning, development and delivery of Estates capital, infrastructure and building projects for the National Theatre across its estate.

The projects will vary in size and complexity, typically between £50k and £5m, and this role is expected to manage a portfolio of projects in different stages of planning and delivery at any one time.

The role will work closely with the Estates team, internal stakeholders, the project team, contractors, consultants and other external advisors to maximise the outcome and benefits within the constraints set by the project parameters, including cost, resource and access.

The role should aim to deliver these projects without adversely impacting day to day operations, in particular rehearsals and performances.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering a portfolio capital projects to a high standard, dealing with senior leaders, colleagues, contractors, consultants
• Project management qualification, or demonstrable experience of using a prescribed governance framework
• Strong communication skills.
• A highly motivated individual who has the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
• An appetite and aptitude to absorb and understand complex concepts.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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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 asin 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 isMonday 14th September 2026 at 9:00am.

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. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

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.