New Plays Associate
Role: New Plays Associate
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,320 (gross) per annum
The Royal Court Theatre is hiring a New Plays Associate to play a key role within our artistic team. This position will oversee our Open Submissions programme and engage with emerging and established playwrights. The New Plays Associate will guide a team of freelance readers, collaborate across internal departments, and foster an inclusive, supportive environment for developing new plays and playwrights. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovative programming and contribute to the Royal Court’s commitment to new writing in theatre.
The successful candidate will be:
Experienced in New Work Development: Have experience in a playwright and/or artist support role, including understanding of the sensitivities and needs of supporting and engaging with artists.
Organised and Detail-Oriented: Possess exceptional organisational skills, enabling the efficient handling of administrative and management tasks with a keen eye for detail, particularly within a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Creatively Insightful and Analytical: Demonstrate excellent creative instincts and critical analysis skills to identify, evaluate, and support promising plays and playwrights, providing clear and constructive feedback.
A Skilled Communicator and Collaborator: Exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders, maintaining tact and confidentiality when required.
Further details about the application process can be found in the attached Job Description. If you are interested in this role, please complete the expression of interest form and return to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 8th December, 2024. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.
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 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.
This role is a recent addition to The Royal Court Theatre. If you’re interested in understanding more about the specific responsibilities or any other aspects of this position, we encourage you to reach out to our recruitment inbox with any questions. Our team is here to provide detailed information and support to ensure you have a clear picture of the role and its contributions to our organisation. Please don’t hesitate to contact us before the application deadline, and we’ll be happy to assist in any way we can!
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