Summary
We are looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the National Theatre’s Digital team.
More Details
The purpose of this role is to act as a Deputy Production Manager and support the Digital department across National Theatre Live and NT at Home filming activity, acting as a key liaison with internal National Theatre teams and external technical departments to coordinate all aspects of filming and production requirements.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Deputy Production Manager will help ensure the smooth planning, delivery, and execution of all production elements for all filming activity i.e. live broadcast to cinemas or captures for the NT at Home streaming service. The role will also contribute to the delivery of wider filming activity, including short form and original digital content.
This position will work closely with a Production Coordinator who will support the production of digital content such as trailers, short films, talking heads, behind the scenes videos, and budgeting for archive recordings. The Deputy Production Manager will also collaborate with Production Coordinators and a Production Assistant who will provide support in delivering the production requirements for all filming activity.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Extensive experience managing production activity for live broadcast, film or theatre production; including producing necessary related risk assessments, construction phase plans, production schedules and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Excellent Health and Safety knowledge, up to date with current legislation relevant to the arts/entertainment industry.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail with ability to work on their own initiative, showing a pro-active approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with a wide range of people.
- The ability to prioritise tasks in a busy and changeable working environment and meeting competing deadlines.
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/deputy-production-manager-5798043
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 9th February 2026 at 10:00am.
Organisation
National Theatre
Salary (Exact)
£42,763.35 per annum
Closing Date
09/02/2026
Contract Type
Hybrid, Permanent, Full Time
Job Type
Marketing & Digital
