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The Watermill Theatre has developed a reputation as one of Britain's most exciting regional theatres. Over 67,000 people attend shows or one-off events at The Watermill each year, and our extensive outreach and education programme provides opportunities for over 19,000 people of all ages to take part at The Watermill.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and access for all irrespective of their age, gender, class, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religious belief or sexual orientation. We aim to create a working environment which values and respects the variety of life styles and cultures found within theatre and within our local community.

We are dedicated to ensuring that no employee, audience member, or any other person connected to the work of The Watermill Theatre, experiences unlawful or unfair discrimination or harassment. We are committed to equality of opportunity in which individuals are selected for employment and treated on the basis of their relevant merits. 

Current Vacancies 

Browse the tabs below for details of current vacancies, and please read our Working at The Watermill guide for further information.

 

 

 

We are seeking a new Chair and Trustees to join The Watermill’s Board.

The Board and its Chair and Trustees are responsible for the governance of The Watermill, working alongside to our joint CEOs, Paul Hart and Claire Murray, to help us to continue to reach and grow our artistic ambitions and ensure our long-term sustainability.

We are looking for people with a passion for theatre and community engagement, with the confidence and ability to become part of an experienced and highly-motivated board guiding The Watermill’s future. We would like to hear from candidates who share our passion for creating a more inclusive and diverse sector, community engagement and environmental sustainability, and are particularly interested to hear from those with skills and experience in theatre management, finance, fundraising, hospitality and/or legal. For the Chair, we are looking to recruit someone with proven strategic knowledge of either the arts sector, the charity sector or the hospitality sector, to provide guidance and support to the team at The Watermill.

You can read more about the Trustee and Chair roles and how to apply in our Trustee and Chair Recruitment Pack (click here). A plaintext version (click here) and a large-print, plaintext version (click here) of the Pack are also available.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday 12th January 2024 at 12pm and interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 7th February and Friday 9th February 2024. Please get in touch with admin@watermill.org.uk if we can support your application by offering an alternative format, or if you have any questions.

The Watermill Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity and access for all. We aim to create a working environment which values and respects the variety of lifestyles and cultures found within theatre and within our local community.

The Watermill is seeking an experienced, proactive and passionate Head of Wardrobe to lead our Wardrobe department.

 

This role is integral to the success of The Watermill’s productions, involving the oversight of costume construction, hiring, purchasing, alteration, maintenance and budgeting for all Watermill productions. The Head of Wardrobe will be closely involved in the production process, leading the in-house Wardrobe team and liaising with freelance Designers and other freelance staff in order to bring each show’s costumes to life. Communication and organisation skills and previous wardrobe management experience are key.

 

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You can also find out more about the organisation in our Working at The Watermill pack.

Candidates should apply by sending a CV, cover letter and completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form to admin@watermill.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 12pm midday on 17 November 2023.

The Watermill Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity and access for all. We aim to create a working environment which values and respects the variety of lifestyles and cultures found within theatre and within our local community.

 WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ADVERTISING FOR CAR PARK ASSISTANTS.

Attendants will be providing a warm welcome and ensuring a safe and seamless experience for customers. This role would suit someone who enjoys being outdoors and meeting people.

To apply for this role you must be 17 or over. All car parking attendants will receive full training prior to taking on the role and safety equipment will be provided.

For more information, please email Julie Ann at admin @watermill.org.uk.

If you prefer this information in BSL please just ask. 

 
We have been making sign integrated performances on our productions since 2016 and we always work with a Deaf “outside eye”. Watch a video here about our BSL style: www.watermill.org.uk/bsl_performances

 

We are always interested to meet new creatives to work with us as our BSL sign integration consultant. The BSL consultant is part of the production journey, working closely with sign performers who create the BSL translation and, in sign integrated performances, are rehearsed into the production. The BSL consultant supports translation and creation of character sign names, which can be done remotely via video call. They also attend rehearsals at The Watermill, when the sign performers work with the speaking actors to create a sign integrated performance.
 
Fees are dependent on the scale of the project, in line with industry standards.

If you would be interested to join our pool of BSL consultants, please contact lixi@watermill.org.uk

The Watermill Theatre are always keen to expand their pool of freelancer theatre practitioners, facilitators and specialists to support the delivery of their Outreach work. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from practitioners who have experience of working with people with additional needs including young people with autism, young people or adults with mental health illnesses and adults with learning disabilities.

We actively encourage applications from people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills as The Watermill Theatre is committed to equal opportunities for all.

To find out about current regular projects and groups please visit the Take Part pages on our website, www.watermill.org.uk/take-part

Because of the remote location of The Watermill, applicants should ideally have access to their own transport and be prepared to travel.

Lead facilitator's fee: £38 per hour (+£15 pastoral fee per session, where applicable)

Assistant facilitator's fee: £12.50 per hour (+£10 pastoral fee per session, where applicable)

If you're interested in becoming part of The Watermill's Outreach team, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Outreach Director, Heidi Bird at heidi@watermill.org.uk / 01635 570927.

Successful applicants will need to complete a DBS check and provide two references for us to contact.