Lead Scenic Carpenter
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG1 5AF |
| Company: | Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13 |
Summary
Job Advert
Lead Scenic Carpenter Wanted at Nottingham Playhouse!
Are you a master of timber and theatre magic? Nottingham Playhouse is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Scenic Carpenter to
join our carpentry department and help craft the unforgettable sets that define our award-winning productions.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the carpentry team in building high-quality scenic elements
* Collaborate with designers and production teams to bring creative visions to life
* Champion sustainable practices and innovative solutions in scenic construction
* Supervise workshop assistants and freelance staff
Why Join Us?
Awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 in The Stage awards, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. We
are renowned for creating ambitious and diverse productions, many of which tour across the UK and transfer to the West End and
Broadway.
We want our theatre to be a space where everyone feels they belong, and we use our stage to tell diverse stories that reflect our
city. Our wide-reaching participation programmes create life-changing experiences for our community and we also support the next
generation of theatre-makers in the East Midlands through our extensive Amplify programme. We are also a registered charity and of
the funds we raise help to ensure we’re reaching as many people as possible to give them new opportunities and create lasting
memories.
Benefits of working at Nottingham Playhouse include:
1. Cycle to Work scheme
2. Discounted travel and parking
3. Discounts on our bars offer
4. Enhanced holiday entitlement and company sick pay, plus an extra day off on your birthday
5. Free and/or discounted tickets plus free Playhouse Pass membership
6. Relaxed working environment and staff social events
7. Training & professional development opportunities
8. And more.
Apply Now
Based in our scenic workshops in Nottingham, this is a full-time, permanent role and a chance to make your mark in one of the UK’s
leading producing theatres.
Ready to lead with creativity and craftsmanship? Step into the spotlight—apply now!
For more information about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse, please download the Job Pack opposite.
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 [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 29th September (end of day)
Interviews: Week commencing 06th October 2025 (may be subject to change)
Lead Scenic Carpenter Wanted at Nottingham Playhouse!
Are you a master of timber and theatre magic? Nottingham Playhouse is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Scenic Carpenter to
join our carpentry department and help craft the unforgettable sets that define our award-winning productions.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the carpentry team in building high-quality scenic elements
* Collaborate with designers and production teams to bring creative visions to life
* Champion sustainable practices and innovative solutions in scenic construction
* Supervise workshop assistants and freelance staff
Why Join Us?
Awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 in The Stage awards, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. We
are renowned for creating ambitious and diverse productions, many of which tour across the UK and transfer to the West End and
Broadway.
We want our theatre to be a space where everyone feels they belong, and we use our stage to tell diverse stories that reflect our
city. Our wide-reaching participation programmes create life-changing experiences for our community and we also support the next
generation of theatre-makers in the East Midlands through our extensive Amplify programme. We are also a registered charity and of
the funds we raise help to ensure we’re reaching as many people as possible to give them new opportunities and create lasting
memories.
Benefits of working at Nottingham Playhouse include:
1. Cycle to Work scheme
2. Discounted travel and parking
3. Discounts on our bars offer
4. Enhanced holiday entitlement and company sick pay, plus an extra day off on your birthday
5. Free and/or discounted tickets plus free Playhouse Pass membership
6. Relaxed working environment and staff social events
7. Training & professional development opportunities
8. And more.
Apply Now
Based in our scenic workshops in Nottingham, this is a full-time, permanent role and a chance to make your mark in one of the UK’s
leading producing theatres.
Ready to lead with creativity and craftsmanship? Step into the spotlight—apply now!
For more information about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse, please download the Job Pack opposite.
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 [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 29th September (end of day)
Interviews: Week commencing 06th October 2025 (may be subject to change)
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