Producing Assistant
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full time/permanent
Salary: £31,063.50 (gross) per year
The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as a Producing Assistant.
The Producing Assistant is a key role within the busy Producing department at the Royal Court, delivering meticulous administration to underpin all our work. The role focuses on managing key processes and systems around the delivery of work on stage as well as other projects, including production administration, scheduling, contracting, rehearsals and casting.
We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in theatre or arts administration, who is looking to develop their career in a busy and ambitious producing team. You’ll bring experience of supporting productions or creative projects, a clear and confident communication style and a proactive, organised approach to administration. You will have the opportunity to coordinate internally across departments and represent the Royal Court with excellence to external parties.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in an administrative role for a producing theatre company / building or as an independent theatre producer.
- Previous experience working with freelancers and agents / external partners in a professional context.
- Confidence managing and maintaining administrative systems such as schedules, contact lists, and filing processes.
- Awareness of how to create inclusive, welcoming environments for artists and creative teams.
Further details of the role can be found in the job pack. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 10:00am Tuesday 27th May. Interviews will take place w/c 9th June 2025.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.
The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.