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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
We are thrilled to be launching our new talent development programme, Elemental, which will provide four early career artists with a connection to the Watermill Theatre and to develop expertise in their chosen discipline, build industry knowledge and fuel personal development and practise.
We will be working with artists below from the following disciplines:
- Designers
- Directors
- Movement Directors
- Lighting Designers
- Sound Designers
- Musical Directors
Please read the Application Pack and our guide to Working at The Watermill for all the information you'll need when applying for this opportunity:
The application pack is available in BSL below.
Applications close on Monday 8 July 2024 – 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.
The Watermill is seeking an experienced, adaptable and collaborative Technical and Production Manager to join our team.
They will lead the Technical and Production team in creating and delivering around 8 shows for The Watermill stage every year, working close with in-house and freelance staff to ensure the highest technical and artistic standards are achieved within the allocated resources. They will also embed environmentally sustainable approaches into the production process, and Nurture and support new and emerging theatre makers and technicians, showing a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
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. Do get in touch if you need either of these documents in an alternative format.
Applications should be sent to Emily via admin@watermill.org.uk by 12pm on Monday 5 August.
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, collaborative and proactive Company Stage Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team.
As well as leading the stage management department, the CSM is responsible for the welfare of the acting companies, plays a key role within the Management team in achieving targets and maintaining standards across the organisation, and provides wider support across all departments at The Watermill. Alongside the Technical and Production Manager, the CSM is responsible for the smooth running of the theatre’s programme of productions.
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. Please get in touch if you need these documents in an alternative format.
Applications should be sent to Emily via admin@watermill.org.uk by 12pm on Monday 5 August.
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 a passionate and ambitious Marketing Assistant to join during an exciting time for our Marketing team.
The Marketing Assistant will work with the Marketing Director and Marketing Officer to create and deliver an innovative marketing and communications strategy for The Watermill, reaching audiences old and new to champion our on- and off-stage work and offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of all the activity at our unique site nestled on the banks of the River Lambourn. We are looking for someone who loves theatre, knows their TikTok from their Instagram, writes captivating copy, has an eye for design and can manage a busy workload. Experience working in theatre and/or marketing is desirable but not essential.
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. Please do get in touch if you need this information in an alternative format.
Applications should be sent to Emily via admin@watermill.org.uk by 12pm on Thursday 25 July.
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 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.
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.
NOT CURRENTLY 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.