Jobs and Vacancies
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If you’re interested in a career in theatre we’d love to hear from you. All open vacancies are advertised on our website below.
To apply for any role, please read the job description carefully, then click on the “apply here” button under each position. This will redirect you to our application portal where you will need to submit your CV.
You can find a flowchart of the stages on our application portal here.
We accept other forms of submission including video and audio recordings. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss any other reasonable adjustments. For any further information about a role or application process, or if you are unable to submit your application through the portal, please email RepTalent@birmingham-rep.co.uk
The Rep is a part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. If you would like to apply under this scheme please let us know in the “Questions” stage. We are pleased to be included in the Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility 2023.
Deputy Head of Lighting (Applications close: Thursday 17 April at noon)
Ever wanted to work with world class creatives and contribute to staging world class theatre? We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Deputy Head of Lighting to join the busy team to provide lighting and electrical services to support our busy programme of work.
Pay: £31,742 per annum
Download Deputy Head of Lighting Job Description (Word)
Download Deputy Head of Lighting Job Pack (PDF)
Paintshop Assistant (Applications close: Monday 21st April at noon)
Our Paintshop Assistant will assist the Head of Scenic Art to ensure the finishes on all scenic items are to a high standard and are a true realisation of the designer’s brief. They will carry out duties to enable the paintshop to operate in a safe and efficient manner and will have a hands-on role in painting and texturing scenic items, following instruction from the Head of Scenic Art.
Pay: £25,779 per annum
Download Paintshop Assistant Job Description (Word)
Download Paintshop Assistant Job Pack (PDF)
Stage Technician (Applications close: Tuesday 22 April at noon)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Stage Department working in a busy theatre. As part of the Stage Team you will be assisting in installing scenery, maintenance and operating of stage equipment and effects both outside and during performances. This is an opportunity to see and be part of the creation of productions.
The Stage Department is integrated into the wider production process from the white card: working alongside production management and the Workshop Team on stage effects, logistics and planning. We ensure that digital technology and sustainability are at the heart of every project.
Pay: £26, 809 per annum
Download Stage Technician Job Description (Word)
Download Stage Technician Job Pack (PDF)
Sound No 1 - Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas (Freelance)
We are is looking for Sound No 1 for our Christmas 2025 production of ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas ” directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer, with new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Contract Dates: 3rd November – 12th January
Pay: £900 per week plus Equity Subsistence
Download: Sound No 1 Opportunity Information (Word)
For further information and to express interest in the role, please contact Jonathan Pearce, Head of Sound & AV at Jonathan.pearce@birmingham-rep.co.uk
Casual Technicians (Stage)
The Rep is looking to expand it’s pool of casual technicians. Casual Technicians will provide technical services, install, operate and maintain staging, lighting & sound technical equipment for The Rep productions, visiting companies and conferences as required.
Casual Technicians will at times be required to flexibly support across all disciplines to ensure that all technical, maintenance and operations are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Please note: By submitting your CV you are agreeing for your details to be held in a pool. Therefore, a Rep member of staff will only be in contact if and when any availability arises.
Pay: £12 per hour, subject to overtime over 39 hours and all other additional payments in line with BECTU. Enhanced rate available for additional duties including Duty Technician. Pay rate of £12.71 per hour for enhanced duties, e.g. Duty Technician.
You can read more about BECTU payments here: https://members.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/2586