Job Vacancies

Venue Assistant at The Mission Theatre
Full Time, Permanent – 40 hours per week.
9:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, some weekend and evening work required.
£23,000 per annum

Responsibilities:
- Being responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the Mission Theatre.
- Acting as a PA to the Artistic Director
- Assisting with administrative duties for the operation of Next Stage Theatre Company.
- Booking, promoting and assisting with the work of hundreds of theatre companies and performance artists who hire the theatre for their productions.
- Overseeing the work of various volunteers and contractors that work around the building.

We are looking for an individual who is:
- Good with IT and has knowledge of a range of softwares (i.e Microsoft Office, Canva, Mailchimp.)
- A competent and preferably fast typist.
- Organised and effective at self-tasking and prioritisation.
- Passionate about theatre and networking with other local companies, hirers and performers.
- A friendly and confident individual who is happy to contact people face to face and via email or telephone on a daily basis.

About Next Stage Theatre Company & The Mission Theatre:
Next Stage Theatre Company has built an enviable national reputation since its founding in 1994. The company’s work has been recognised by patrons Sir Alan Ayckbourn, Sir David Hare, Dame Harriet Walter, and Robert Lindsay.

In 2004, Next Stage acquired a lease on a derelict chapel and created The Mission Theatre situated in the south of the city. The Mission has two auditoria and enables Next Stage, the resident company, to produce most of its plays in-the-round. The theatre is popular with many local groups and also welcomes companies from across the UK. In June 2021 BANES awarded a Community Asset Transfer to Next Stage for The Mission, thus securing the future of the theatre in perpetuity. Next Stage acquired Burdall’s Yard, in September 2021, situated to the north of the city as a partner venue. With three vibrant performance spaces, and a welcoming bar/café area, Burdall’s Yard is a community centre and arts hub which opened in March 2022.

How to apply

Step 1: To receive a detailed job specification, interested applicants are invited to contact the Artistic Director at: nextstagebath@aol.com

Step 2: Applicants will need to send their CV and a supporting statement to the Artistic Director.