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Director of Participation – Maternity Cover

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2025
Salary: £45,000 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 June 2025
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 7

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Summary

We are seeking a creative, inspirational arts practitioner to lead our busy Participation Department, creating and developing our engagement strategy, leading and inspiring the team to deliver the highest quality programme of engagement activities.

The belief that theatre belongs to everyone lies at the heart of our work and we are committed to making sure that everyone has the opportunity to participate. We run enriching, ambitious programmes and events for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. The ideal candidate will share our passion for inclusivity. They will have a proven track record of planning and delivering high quality participatory work, including directing and hands on delivery of projects and a demonstrable commitment and passion for the arts.

The role is offered as a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 9 months, with the option to extend to 12 months. This is a part-time role delivered over 3 or 4 days per week. Please indicate your preference in your application.
Salary: £45,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits
Complimentary programme for Nottingham Playhouse produced shows, Cycle to Work scheme, Discounted parking, Discounted bus travel, Discounts on our bars offer, Free and/or discounted tickets, Free Playhouse Pass membership, Enhanced holiday and sick pay, increasing with length of service, Paid day off for your birthday, Opportunities for Flexible Working, Relaxed working environment with informal dress code, Staff pension, Staff social events, Training and professional development opportunities

For more information about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse, please download the Job Pack from our jobs page.

Nottingham Playhouse is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce representative of the diverse communities we work with. Our workforce is currently under representative of certain communities and we are taking positive action for equal opportunities through the recruitment process.

We would like to help you to fully participate in the application process. If you would like this pack in an alternative format, support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to apply, please contact us at recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk to discuss a suitable format, or ring our Stage Door on 0115 947 4361. Please leave a message with your full name, contact information, your address (if you need paperwork posting to you) and details of your request.

Closing date: Monday 16 June 2025

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