
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 Workshops - Scenic Metalworker/Fabricator (Applications close: Thursday 3rd April at noon)
We are excited to be recruiting the role of Deputy Head of Workshop -Scenic metalworker/fabricator. This dual role comprises fabricating and finishing scenic elements to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner and contributing to the supervision and maintenance of the construction department. The ideal candidate will have strong MIG welding and metalwork abilities, with proven experience of supervision in a workshop or similar team environment. They will be expected to deputise for the Deputy Director of Production (Scenic) where required in day to day running of the department, fits ups and assembly of large-scale assembly items.
Pay: £31,742 per annum
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Sales & Ticketing Assistant Manager (Applications close: Friday 4th April at noon)
This role is crucial to the smooth running of the Sales and Ticketing team and maximising ticket revenue. You will be an ambassador for The Rep and represent the company mission, vision and values in every customer interaction.
Pay: £29,928 per annum
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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
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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
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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