Assistant Director
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle-under-Lyme
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£32,383 / year
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor
SKILLS
Assist directing
Leading rehearsals
Working with professional actors
Theatre production knowledge
Communication
Team collaboration
Creative direction
Organisation
FULL DESCRIPTION
Assistant Director
A rare opportunity to spend six months in residency at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], supporting Artistic Director Theresa Heskins on the 2026 Christmas production of The Borrowers. This full-time fixed-term role (43 hours per week) offers a salary of £32,383 per annum. Ideal for a director with prior assist directing experience and a passion for family and young people's theatre. For further details including a full job description and how to apply, please see the Assistant Director Recruitment Pack 2026. The New Vic is committed to diversity and safeguarding.
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