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If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know. We can accept your application in a variety of ways: video, recorded audio, dictate your application to us over the phone. If you wish to apply in any of these ways, please contact recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
If you would like an informal conversation to find out more about any of the positions, in advance of or whilst you’re considering making an application, please contact recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for these opportunities. We are particularly keen to hear from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and from candidates who self-identify as D/deaf and disabled. All applicants who self-identify as D/deaf and disabled and meet the person specification will be invited for an interview
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When we have received your application and any supporting materials we have asked for, we will review your relevant experience and skills and invite shortlisted candidates to attend an interview.
This will usually be with a panel of three staff and/or freelancers or volunteers involved in Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. The interview panel will want to hear all about your relevant experience and where you have made a difference in your current or previous roles. The interview panel are looking for you to talk about your work, how you do it, and the results you have achieved. The interview panel will be assessing your relevant skills as well as how you can contribute to the future of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.
You may be set a challenge relevant to the role you are applying for. The email invitation we send you for an interview will include all the information you need.
Please note for interviews we will reimburse travel expenses, provide BSL interpreters and language interpreters. If you would like an interpreter present for your interview, please email recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
We are looking for a Deputy Stage Manager for our forthcoming pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, directed by Kate Lovell. The ideal candidate will have experience of working on large scale actor musician productions and/or pantomime and will be confident in managing the rehearsal room and calling a busy show.
Dates:
First day of rehearsals: 20 Oct 2025
Tech period: 13 - 19 Nov 2025
First performance: 19 Nov 2025
Opening night: 22 Nov 2025
Final performance: 3 Jan 2026
Rates:
£561.60 per week (Equity Sub Rep rates for MRSL Grade 2) plus all relevant overtime as outlined in the Equity agreement.
In addition to this you will receive travel/relocation if applicable.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to laurenh@queens-theatre.co.uk
Closing Date: 22 Aug 2025
Interviews to take place w/c 25 Aug 2025
We want to make all opportunities at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, we will accept a video recorded application via WeTransfer.
At Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.
Queen’s Theatre Disability Confident Certificate can by clicking here: Queens Theatre Hornchurch is Disability Confident Committed.
Find out more about Disability Confident at www.gov.uk/disability-confident
