Current Opportunities
Assistant Producer (Work Exp/Volunteer)
We are seeking a passionate and highly organised Assistant Producer to support the Director and Administrator in the creation and delivery of a youth theatre production. This production will feature 11 young actors, with rehearsals beginning on February 3, 2025 and performances March 26th to 28th, 2025. The Assistant Producer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of rehearsals, liaising with key production departments, and contributing to the overall success of the show.
This role is an unpaid work experience position but a discretionary bursary to cover travel expenses is available.
All applicants must be over the age of 18
Hours:
The successful applicant must be available for the below dates.
Rehearsals: Twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM from February 3rd to March 26th 2025
Performance Dates: March 26th to 28th, 2025.
Additional hours may be required during performances, including technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals on two weekends in March.
Who are we looking for?
Full job description can be found here
To apply
Please send CV and cover letter to office@groundlings.co.uk by 11 January 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 13 January 2025.
Trustee - Various
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about community and the arts to join our Board of Trustees. Our Board consists of six individuals and we're looking to grow this to nine.
This a voluntary position with the Board currently meeting monthly with a commit to a few hours between meetings to take on governance-related tasks as required.
Who we are looking for?
We are looking to appoint new Trustees ideally with professional backgrounds in one of the following areas:
Human resources
Fundraising
Hospitality – event, hires and bar
Theatre operations
Charity governance
Commercial/Business Development
We are always interested in increasing the diversity of our Board, so we are particularly keen to recruit individuals from all areas of the community. We are open to applications from people who are new to trusteeship as well as those who are experienced trustees.
An information pack with more detail can be found here.
To apply
If you would like to have an informal conversation or to apply, please contact office@groundlings.co.uk.
Trustee - Safeguarding Lead
We are looking for a Trustee with safeguarding responsibilities, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and protection of all individuals that engage with Groundlings Theatre Trust.
This a voluntary position with the Board currently meeting monthly with a commit to a few hours between meetings to take on governance-related tasks as required.
What you will be doing
As a Trustee with safeguarding responsibilities, you will champion understanding and adherence of safeguarding across the Trustee Board and team, leading on our efforts to maintain, evaluate and review effective safeguarding policies, procedures and practices, while overseeing the implementation throughout the organisation.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with good communication and interpersonal skills, experience in safeguarding principles, particularly with children, and preferably a passion in the arts and drama.
We are always interested in increasing the diversity of our Board, so we are particularly keen to recruit individuals from all areas of the community. We are open to applications from people who are new to trusteeship as well as those who are experienced trustees.
Full job description can be found here
To apply
If you would like to have an informal conversation or to apply, please contact office@groundlings.co.uk