Jobs
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.
The Watermill is seeking a passionate, collaborative and experienced Senior Technician (LX Bias) to join our Production department.
Working as part
of the Production Team on the planning and delivery of productions, the Senior
Technician will draw on their expertise in lighting to ensure the highest
quality support for the creative team. They will ensure positive and proactive
collaboration with the creative teams and to play an active role in the
delivery of performances.
Please read the full Job Description and our guide to Working at The Watermill for all the information you’ll need when applying for this vacancy.
Applications close at 12pm midday on 16 May – please send your application materials to Emily via admin@watermill.org.uk
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 seeking a Branding Partner to work with us to renew the visual identity of The Watermill Theatre, to include logo, typography core colours and to create brand guidelines for tone of voice and visual brand usage. The new brand will inform a redesign of the website this autumn and as such we aim to have the assets in place by the end of August 2024.
Following the 100% cut to our Arts Council funding in 2022 and a very successful 2023, culminating in winning The Stage Awards Theatre of the Year alongside the National Theatre, we have a new business plan in place to support us to generate the income and funding required to sustain the quality and ambition of our artistic and outreach programmes. This process has helped us to affirm our mission, vision and values and we are now seeking to develop a new visual identity that reflects The Watermill as a thriving, independent theatre; a small but mighty force within the country’s cultural ecology.
For the full brief click here.
Proposals to be submitted to Emma Bright, emmabright@watermill.org.uk, Marketing Director at the Watermill by midday on Friday 31 May.
If you would like to express your interest and have an informal conversation before this date, please email to arrange a suitable time.
The Watermill is seeking committed, organised and enthusiastic Casual Theatre Technicians to join our Production department.
Under the direction of senior colleagues, Casual Theatre Technicians will work collaboratively across the production team to support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of stage, electrics and sound requirements on fit ups, production runs and strikes/get outs. They will also ensure compliance with Health and Safety and relevant legislation.
Please read the full Job Description and our guide to Working at The Watermill for all the information you’ll need when applying for this vacancy.
Applications are open on a rolling basis – please send your application materials to Emily via admin@watermill.org.uk
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.
NOW RECEIVING APPLICATIONS
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.
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.