Head of Workshops
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Closing date: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 39 per week excluding fit-ups and get outs
Salary: £43,000-£48,000 per annum
Applications Close: Midday on Wednesday 21st October
Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits:
Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays and a day accrual each year of service up to 5 years.
A day off for your birthday
Free-to-use employee assistance service
Staff ticket discount (when available)
Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets
25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
£6 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
Job Requirements
The Head of Workshops is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our Production Team, driving the creation of ambitious productions from concept to stage through strategic planning, operational management, and expert workshop leadership. Leading the woodwork, metalwork, and props departments, you will oversee staff, resources, budgets, procurement, and production schedules, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. With a strong understanding of scenic construction and fabrication processes, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship while supporting the successful delivery of our productions.
Job Responsibilities
An important element of this role is dedicated to administration and project management. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation, build schedules, procurement records, stock control systems, maintenance logs, risk assessments, budget monitoring, reporting, and workload planning, ensuring clear oversight of all workshop activities. You will coordinate resources, manage suppliers, track expenditure, support production planning, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and organisational procedures. We are looking for an experienced workshop leader who combines strong technical expertise with confident organisational and administrative skills, and who is critically, comfortable being hands on in our busy and high performing workshop.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Workshops
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Workshops
Job: Head of Workshops
Organisation: Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Postcode: B1 2EP
How to Apply
To apply for this post please submit your CV and covering letter via our application portal on our website https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/get-involved/careers-and-vacancies.html
- Contact name: The People Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Established in 1913, The Rep has an unparalleled history as a pioneering repertory theatre and the launch-pad for some of the most exciting talent in UK theatre both past and present. Today it is a producing powerhouse with three auditoria - The House, 820 seats; The Studio, 300 seats; The Door, 150 seats - as well as extensive on-site production facilities.