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The Marlowe Theatre’s mission is to be Kent’s engine house for the performing arts, shaping the spirit of our region.
We are committed to investing in the next generation of theatre-makers, recognising that vocational training sits at the heart of the long-term health, diversity and sustainability of both our organisation and the wider creative sector in Kent. Our next business plan sets a clear ambition to significantly expand our vocational training programme: creating accessible, high-quality routes into careers in the performing arts and actively addressing structural barriers to entry.
The Director of Vocational Training will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious strategy, building on long-term partnerships and forging new relationships. Working across the organisation, we want to be a centre of excellence for vocational learning and training, supporting people to study, work and build their creative lives in Kent.
Our current programme includes:
• The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts, an educational programme in partnership with East Kent Colleges Group designed for 16 to 19-year-olds to gain world-class experience in the theatre industry, leading to a UAL Level 3 Qualification
• The national home of Matthew Bourne’s Cygnet School, a dance training programme for 12-24-year olds
• Our award-winning apprenticeship programme, now in its fourth year
• Working in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University to deliver a BA (Hons) Performing Arts Degree
• Over 1,000 hours of work experience for Canterbury College students
• Schools careers insights through our Shine a Light programme
We want to grow this work and develop a cohesive plan for vocational training, identifying skills gaps across the sector and creating meaningful training opportunities to address them. Harnessing regional and national opportunities, the Director of Vocational Training will drive this work at the Marlowe Theatre, putting us at the forefront of the skills development agenda.
You will bring your knowledge of UK skills frameworks and the higher or further education sector alongside your passion for creating access to careers in the performing arts. A strategic thinker, you will harness opportunities and be able to develop new ideas, creating coherent delivery plans using the expertise within the organisation to deliver best practice in vocational learning. You will strengthen our role on the national landscape through excellent communication, relationship-building, and advocacy.
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