Jobs
The Gate Theatre Company is committed to promoting theatre as an activity for all. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Current Vacancies
GENERAL MANAGER
The General Manager is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day running of the Gate Theatre as a company. Alongside the Artistic Directors, Executive Producer and Producer, the General Manager is a member of the senior management team, contributing to the leadership and strategic vision of the company.
For further information and to apply, please download the Job Description and Application form below.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 22 September.
Interviews will take place in week beginning 27 September.
General Manager Job Description
General Manager Job Application Form
Ongoing Positions
DUTY MANAGERS (£30/shift)
We require duty managers for each of our productions to take responsibility for the welfare of both audience and staff during performances Excellent interpersonal skills, a valid first aid certificate and a responsible manner are essential for this role. Please note that this is a part-time casual role and that staff are recruited on a show by show basis.
All current vacancies have been filled, but we will keep CVs on file for 3 months, so to apply for future positions, please send a completed application form and covering letter to Claire Simpson, General Manager at gate@gatetheatre.co.uk
Duty Manager Application Form
BOX OFFICE ASSISTANTS (£28/shift)
The Gate Theatre requires Box Office Assistants to sell and distribute tickets to audience members before the performances. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience of working in a customer service based role and some experience of working with a CRM database is desirable though not essential . Please note that this is a part-time casual role and that staff are recruited on a show by show basis.
All current vacancies have been filled, but we will keep CVs on file for 3 months, so to apply for future positions, please send a completed application form and covering letter to Claire Simpson, General Manager at gate@gatetheatre.co.uk
Box Office Assistant Application Form
VOLUNTEER USHERS
The Gate are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our front of house team to create a safe welcoming environment for our patrons. Our ushers will be responsible for providing customer care and ensuring the safety of our audiences throughout the show. Applicants must be aged 18 or over . An interest in theatre and experience of customer service is desirable.
A job description is available below. If interested please contact gate@gatetheatre.co.uk for more information.
Volunteer Usher Job Description
INTERNSHIPS
We offer full-time, three month internships, working across all departments. Interning at the Gate provides a rare opportunity to gain real insight into how a theatre company – not just one department – works. Alongside core duties, we encourage individual development in areas of special interest through mentoring within the company (eg. marketing, producing, general management, education, script development, casting).
Details of how to aply for our next available internship (November 2010 - February 2011) will be posted here soon.
Please keep checking back for more details.
CASTING
We cast in-house for all our productions. In the interest of saving paper and the environment please send any expressions of interest by email to gate@gatetheatre.co.uk
CASUAL ROLES
STAGE CREW (£50/8 hour day then £10/hr)
We require casual stage crew for each of our productions – particularly for fit-ups and get-outs - and are currently looking to expand our list of contacts for this role. Alongside a broad knowledge of technical theatre applicants should display a willingness to specialise in either lighting, sound, set construction or stage management.
Please contact Adam Washbourne, Technical Production Manager on 020 7229 5387 for further details or send your CV and a brief letter to adamw@gatetheatre.co.uk
GET INTO THEATRE
The Young Poeple's Participatory Theatre Project runs a unique webiste that provides information, advice and guidance on starting a career in theatre. Created for young people aged 14+ it points the way around 80 varied and exciting careers in the theatre industry. For more information visit www.getintotheatre.org