Location
London, Southbank site and beyond

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£41,647.48 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the National Theatre's Production team. As part of the Production Management team, Deputy Production Managers support Production Managers with the smooth delivery of NT productions at the Southbank site and beyond. They are assigned to shows led by the NT’s permanent and show-specific Production Management team and will support the shows' Production Manager throughout the process.

This role offers unique professional development training for those in early to mid-careers seeking to strengthen their skills, knowledge, and practical experience in Production Management. Over 22 months, Deputy Production Managers develop their skills through exposure to a wide range of creative, production, and technical experts on productions of the highest standard and increasing scale and complexity. There will also be opportunities to lead on smaller projects and events at the NT. By the end of the contract, Deputy Production Managers will be equipped for roles on productions sector-wide that would previously have been beyond their professional experience.

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 and specialist in-person training, access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies including family leave and support leave, pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST, sabbatical option (subject to agreement and policy), on-site staff canteen and social facilities, occupational health support, in-house mental health and wellbeing advisors, wellbeing programme of events, exclusive staff talks, discounted access to National Theatre at Home, volunteer leave (one paid day per year), discounts in NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, bookshop and local businesses, and access to retailer discounted gift cards and cash-back-on-spending card.

Experience
Previous experience in theatre as part of a production management team or as a Production Manager on smaller-scale productions. Proven project management skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously. Good working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and their application to theatre production processes. Demonstrable interest and experience in new theatre technologies and production techniques.

About you
Interest in sustainability and understanding of the Theatre Green Book. Enthusiastic about developing skills and career pathways in theatre production management. Able to work collaboratively within a team and support productions of varying scale and complexity.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and a commitment to professional development are essential.