Bridge the Gap Programme Lead (Maternity Cover)

The Bridge the Gap Programme Lead is responsible for the Bridge the Gap (BTG) initiative. Since its creation in 2018, we have welcomed 11 producers each year onto this 12-month training programme and the seventh group will start in June 2025. The scheme now also includes a 12-month placement at a theatre company/venue, this person joins the main BTG programme to make a group of 12.

You will get to know this group well and work with them to design a programme of workshops, opportunities and events with the long-term aim of changing the face of commercial theatre producing.

Each year the programme is carefully refined, taking into account feedback from the previous year, but also specifically to cater to the needs of those on the scheme in that cohort. This allows the BTG Programme Lead to be creative and dynamic in their approach to the role.

Alongside running the programme this role is responsible for building new relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and potential collaborators for Stage One across all of its schemes.

Contract Type: Part time (2.5 days per week) 9-month fixed term contract. Prepared to work flexible hours with evenings and occasional weekends as required.
Job Location: You will be based at 32 Rose Street, alongside SOLT & UKT (Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre) in the West End with colleagues who are passionate about the theatre industry, with regular access to shows and other industry benefits.
Salary: £38,000 (pro rata)
Start Date: June TBC (this date is flexible, but we do want the successful candidate to have an opportunity for a handover/shadowing opportunity with the current BTG Programme Lead, Siobhan Walsh).
How to Apply: To apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@stageone.uk.com and click here to submit an Equal Opportunities Form. 

If you would like more information about the role, would like to apply via video or audio file or need the application in another format please do not hesitate to get in contact with Siobhan (siobhan@stageone.uk.com) Louise (louiseg@stageone.uk.com) or Olivia (olivia@stageone.uk.com).

Deadline for Applications: Monday 12th May at 12 noon