Assistant Director
New Vic Theatre Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Fri, 01 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Full time, fixed term contract (43 hours per week).
Salary £32,383 per annum (pro rata £622.75 per week).
This is an opportunity to assist Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins on the New Vic's 2026 Christmas production of The Borrowers. It's an ideal opportunity for a Director looking to gain knowledge of working within a complex organisation.
Our ideal candidate has previous experience of assist directing professional actors and an interest in making work for families and young people. We require someone who can confidently lead
a rehearsal room and has a desire to take more responsibility in terms of managing and supporting show staff and a large acting company.
Provisional recruitment timeline:
Deadline for receipt of applications - Monday 18 May 2026 at 5pm
First round interviews - Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 (via Zoom)
Second round interviews - Thursday 11 June (in person at the New Vic).
The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Assistant Director
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Assistant Director
Job: Assistant Director
Organisation: New Vic Theatre
Postcode: ST5 0JG
How to Apply
For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.
- Contact name: Louise Grattage
- Contact email: [email protected]
About New Vic Theatre
The New Vic is a mid-scale theatre, seating 600 in our in-the-round auditorium. We produce seven in-house shows a year, maintaining full craft and production departments, and collaborate with other theatres across the country. Our three outreach departments are dedicated to education; social justice; and increasing engagement with the arts.