Freelance Workshop Manager

Responsible to:  Production Director

Duration:  Freelance, fixed term contract

Project dates: 1 July 2025 to 20 September 2025 (w/c 21 st July – off)

Location:  The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB and wider London area.

Fee:  Fixed fee of £12500.

Role Summary

The Old Vic Theatre Company is seeking a versatile workshop manager / project manager for a large-scale construction project.

Areas of responsibility

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with the in-house production management team and technicians along with freelance staff in the preparation, refurbishment and installation of a new theatre space.
• Take responsibility for set up and day to day running of a workshop space covering H&S, staff supervision / co-ordination, scheduling etc.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in project management/scenic construction or production management.
• A hands-on approach with some demonstrable skills in areas such as set construction, stage carpentry, metalwork or scenic art

How to Apply

We understand that everyone is different and we want you to apply in whichever way you feel best shows your skills and experience. There are a range of ways that you can apply with us:

• 1. Sending a short video file of yourself (no longer than two minutes in length), detailing your experience, why you are applying for the role and what about working at The Old Vic interests you (have a look at the person specification in the job description).
• 2. Sending a short audio file of yourself (no longer than two minutes in length), detailing your experience, why you are applying for the role and what about working at The Old Vic interests you.
• 3. Completing our application form.
• 4. Uploading your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the role and working at the Old Vic.

As a Disability Confident employer, The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview. H owever in the event that we have a high volume of applications all of whom meet the criteria and identify as disabled, meaning it is not practicable to interview everyone, we may apply a weighting to the shortlisting criteria, or add an additional shortlisting stage before any interviews take place. In all cases we will take care to ensure that any criteria or weightings do not disadvantage disabled applicants.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

The Process

The recruitment process for this role will be one  stage, in person conversation :

The closing date for this role is 6 June 2025 . First Conversations are likely to take place w/c 9 June 2025.

Equal Opportunities

We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.

We may take positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified, to increase the employment of under-represented groups at The Old Vic.

In the event that we ask you to attend the theatre for a conversation and you are struggling financially, we may be able to reimburse you for any reasonable travel costs.

We partner with a range of inclusive organisations, to find out more please read our FAQs. 

FAQs

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