Deputy Head of Production

Deputy Head of Production

The Citizens Theatre Closing date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Scotland

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Deputy Head of Production a senior operational role, supporting the Head of Production in the operation of our Production department.

Job Description

Responsible to: Head of Production

Responsible for: Head of LX, Sound & AV; Deputy Head Stage

Key Relationships: Production Head of Departments

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE)

The Deputy Head of Production a senior operational role, supporting the Head of Production in the operation of our Production department.

You'll be responsible for coordinating the technical and stage requirements of the Citizens Theatre programme. This includes produced and visiting productions, as well as participation and hire activity.

The role has particular responsibility for the day-to-day operational coordination of the technical and stage activity, including:

Workforce planning

Freelance engagement

Production systems and communication

Health and safety compliance

Equipment and resource planning

The delivery of visiting company and external work

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Head of Production
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026
  • Location: Scotland | view on Google Maps

Job: Deputy Head of Production

Job: Deputy Head of Production

Organisation: The Citizens Theatre

Postcode: G59DS

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a copy of your CV, and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages and complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Please send your CV and cover letter by email to: [email protected].

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 29 September 2026 12pm
First interview: Thursday 08 October 2026 (may be subject to change, in person)
Second interview: Thursday 15 October 2026 (may be subject to change, in person)
Interviews may be subject to change. We anticipate in person interviews if possible. Otherwise we would use zoom.

More information can be found in the full job description.

For an informal chat about the role prior to applying, get in touch with [email protected]. If you need an alternative way to make your application, you can email [email protected] to discuss a suitable format.