Researcher
Audiences Yorkshire

Salary: £17,000 - £23,000, plus benefits

Apply by: Mon 18 Aug 2008

Job Specification
Audiences Yorkshire is an audience development agency, based in Leeds, which works with the cultural sector to grow and nurture audiences.

RESEARCHER
Full-time post – 37 hours per week
Initially a 12-month fixed term contract
£17,000 - £23,000, plus benefits

We’re looking for a Researcher to join our friendly and dynamic team. If you have an analytical mind, an interest in audience research and wish to work in the creative sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Details

To find out more and download an application pack, please visit www.audiencesyorkshire.org.uk  Alternatively, call us on 0113 320 0160 or email Gemma Nelson at gemma@audiencesyorkshire.org.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 18th August
Interview date: Wednesday 27th August

Audiences Yorkshire is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Technical vacancies
Curve/Leicester Theatre Trust

Salary:

Apply by: Wed 30 Jul 2008

Job Specification

Leicester Theatre Trust is looking for Production Personnel for the opening shows at Curve this autumn.

Fixed-term contracts.
Opening Events & Simply Cinderella
COMPANY STAGE MANAGER
STAGE MANAGER
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS

Application for all Stage Management positions should be made in writing or by email, enclosing a current CV to the Careers at Curve..

Fixed-term contracts.
Opening Events & Simply Cinderella
SOUND No. 1
SOUND No. 2
LIGHTING OPERATOR
COSTUME MAKERS
WIG MISTRESS/MASTER

At least 2 years previous experience in a producing theatre or similar environment is essential for all the positions above.

Casual Positions
FOLLOW-SPOT OPERATORS
THEATRE ELECTRICIANS
STAGE TECHNICIAN
WARDROBE PERSONNEL
Previous experience an advantage.

2 THEATRE TECHNICIANS - Full Time, Permanent

Two multi-skilled theatre technicians are needed to join the production department working on in-house productions, events and conferences. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of lighting, sound & rigging/staging equipment with experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre or related industry.

Application Details

For further information on these posts and an application pack please visit www.curveonline.co.uk  or send an email to careers@leicestertheatretrust.co.uk  

Alternatively write to: Careers at Curve, Leicester Theatre Trust 1a Rutland Centre, 56 Halford Street Leicester LE1 1TQ

Please note some of these positions will require a CRB check.

Programming & Marketing Director
The Theatre Royal (Plymouth) Ltd.

Salary:

Apply by: Mon 4 Aug 2008

Job Specification
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Management Team of Plymouth Pavilions. The Pavilions is managed by Theatre Royal (Plymouth) Ltd (TRP) and is one of the most forward thinking and dynamic organisations in the South West. TRP consists of the Theatre Royal, Plymouth Pavilions and TR2 (the company’s production and education centre).

The Pavilions’ Arena has built a deserved reputation for punching above its weight in terms of the scale and diversity of its live programme of events. The venue’s great strength is its ability to present a unique blend of live entertainment, music, sporting events, exhibitions and conferences.

This role will lead, manage and develop the programme of activities in the Pavilions’ Arena to optimise their commercial return to the company. The post holder will have responsibility for driving the strategic and tactical marketing functions to maximise ticket sales and raise the profile and status of the venue at a local, regional and national level. As a member of the company’s senior management team the successful candidate will have shared corporate responsibility to drive and participate in organisational strategic planning processes.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable professional experience of marketing and programming in a comparable venue with excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues in a variety of disciplines and departments.

Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2008
Interviews with be held on 13th & 14th August 2008

Application Details
For an application or further information please contact the HR Team on 01752 522275 or e-mail kerry.potter@theatreroyal.com .

Alternatively you can log on to our website www.plymouthpavilions.com  and proceed to the recruitment page where you can access a copy of the job descriptions, person specifications and an electronic application form.

Stage Door Receptionist
Festival City Theatres Trust

Salary: on application

Apply by: Fri 25 Jul 2008

Job Specification

Festival City Theatres seeks applicants who can provide excellent customer care for visitors and staff, have experience of switchboard and security work and be able to work daytime, evenings and weekends.

You will have a professional approach to your work, be reliable and willing to work shift rotas. Stage door work is often busy with many demands and the ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure and think calmly and clearly when required.

Application Details
For an application pack, contact Colin George, at hr@eft.co.uk  or call 0131 622 8095.

Technicians
Opera North

Salary:

Apply by: Mon 11 Aug 2008

Job Specification
Opera North, one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, with a reputation for innovation and excellence require the following technicians to work in our busy Stage Department. Previous applicants and employees welcome to apply.

3 Stage Technicians
Required for the Leeds season and tour - 15 September – 22 November 2008

Freelance Technicians
Required for tour dates - 2 – 22 November 2008

Application Details

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 August 2008 Interviews likely to be held in Leeds w/c 18 August 2008

For an application pack visit http://www.operanorth.co.uk/aboutus/Recruitment.aspx 
E-mail: appointments@operanorth.co.uk  or Tel: 0113 223 3713.

Opera North strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 511726.

Senior Electrician
Opera North

Salary:

Apply by: Wed 30 Jul 2008

Job Specification
Opera North, one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, with a reputation for innovation and excellence require a Senior Electrician to work in our busy Electrics Department in Leeds and on tour.

Previous experience of no less than three years would be advantageous. Must have a good knowledge of lighting desks and touring experience would be useful.

Application Details

For an application pack visit http://www.operanorth.co.uk/aboutus/Recruitment.aspx  

E-mail: appointments@operanorth.co.uk or Tel: 0113 223 3713.

Opera North strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Registered
Charity No. 511726.

Assistant Stage Manager
Royal & Derngate, Northampton

Salary: c£18k to £19k pa (dependent on experience)

Apply by: Mon 28 Jul 2008

Job Specification

Northampton’s Royal & Derngate is a major regional producing and presenting theatre and we are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
(fixed term contract for one year) c£18k to £19k pa (dependent on experience)

To assist in the work of the Stage Management Department and to be on the book occasionally.

Application Details

Closing Date: Monday 28 July 2008
Interviews: Wednesday 13 August 2008

For an application pack please download information from our website, www.royalandderngate.co.uk , alternatively contact Donna Marlow via email donna.marlow@royalandderngate.co.uk , or on 01604 655770.

We are taking positive action for Equal Opportunities and actively encourage applicants from black and minority ethnic communities, and disabled people.

Manager, Corporate Fundraising
Sadler's Wells

Salary: Competitive

Apply by: Fri 25 Jul 2008

Job Specification

Sadler’s Wells is the UK’s home of dance and a world leader in the presentation and creation of dance in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells presents the finest UK and international companies across its three venues - Sadler’s Wells Theatre (1,500 seats), the Peacock Theatre (1,000 seats) and the Lilian Baylis Studio (200 seats).

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate Fundraising to join a strong development team at a very exciting time for Sadler’s Wells. The role is to manage Sadler’s Wells’ network of powerful corporate contacts, working closely with the Development Consultant, the Chairman and Board members to increase annual income from corporate sources. The successful applicant will be an intelligent, target-orientated person, with excellent presentation skills, and will have substantial experience in corporate fundraising within the arts.

Application Details

For an application pack, please contact Personnel (ref MCF), Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN or e-mail recruitment@sadlerswells.com .

Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon Friday 25th July 2008.

ENO Baylis Producer x2
English National Opera

Salary: tbc

Apply by: Mon 1 Jan 0001

Job Specification
ENO Baylis is ENO's learning and participation team. Its acclaimed education programme develops innovative projects which enable diverse audiences to access and participate in the work of ENO. The ENO Baylis Producer will be responsible for the creative development and management of a wide range of projects and should have proven experience of working in a busy artistic environment, developing and managing participatory projects.

Application Details
For an application pack, please email baylis@eno.org or contact Teresa Deacon on 020 7632 8484

Deputy Theatre Manager
Royal Court Theatre

Salary:

Apply by: Mon 28 Jul 2008

Job Specification
To assist the Theatre Manager in the smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day operations at the Royal Court, with specific regards to facilities/services management, health & safety and the hiring of the venue.

Application Details

For a full job description visit www.royalcourttheatre.com .

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to Bobbie Stokes, Theatre Manager, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS

Closing date: 28 July

The Royal Court aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Registered charity: 231242

West End Office Intern
Ambassador Theatre Group

Salary: Unpaid - reasonable expenses will be met

Apply by: Wed 31 Dec 2008

Job Specification

The office intern will provide general administrative support to ATG London’s busy offices. These offices house the office of the Joint Chief Executive & Creative Director, the Executive Director’s office & Programming department and the Production & Casting departments.

Duties are a wide variety of general office tasks including, by no means exhaustively, support to meetings, telephone & reception, photocopying, faxing, research and errands; with potential opportunity for more challenging tasks.

The ideal Candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Have aspirations of working in the theatre industry, ideally in production or administration.
• Be studying theatre or equivalent at university level, or be a recent graduate.
• Be punctual and well presented.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.
• Be an ambitious and quick learner, and highly self motivated.
• Have competent IT skills (ideally including Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Be confident and pleasant when dealing with people, both on the telephone and in person.
• Have some experience of working in an office.
• Be prepared to undertake a wide variety of tasks, to be executed to the best of their ability.
• Resilient and adaptable with a flexible approach to working some unsociable hours (e.g. attending Press Nights).

Initially we are looking for someone for 4 to 6 weeks. 

This is an on-going requirement, but we are particularly interested in applicants available between mid-March and mid-June and from September onwards.

Application Details

Application forms are available from our website www.theambassadors.com

Please complete and send to:
Stephen Makin
Production Assistant
Ambassador Theatre Group
39-41 Charing Cross Road
London,
WC2H 0AR
atglondon@theambassadors.com