Job Vacancies and Opportunities
Whenever we have opportunities at the SJT, you'll find them here.
From stage managers to finance staff, marketeers to technicians, we'd love to hear from you if the job looks like a good fit!
We are committed to a policy of inclusivity and diversity and we welcome applications from those under-represented in the cultural sector. We'll work with candidates to ensure any access needs are met during the recruitment process and will ensure that access requirements are not a factor in our decision making.
We are a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.
PiPA campaigns to enable and empower parents, carers and employers to achieve sustainable change in attitudes and practices in order to attract, support and retain a more diverse and flexible workforce. We are always happy to discuss solutions that allow people to balance their caring responsibilities with their working lives, including flexible working.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies.
For all vacancies we ask you to fill out an Equal Opportunities Form, using the button below:
Equal Opportunities Form
Project Manager - Capital Project
Stephen Joseph Theatre wishes to appoint an experienced Project Manager for their Capital project, which starts at RIBA Stage 5 in March 2027. The consultant will also fulfil the duties of Contract Administrator.
The Contract Sum for the works is estimated to be approximately £2.9 million, including inflation, design development and construction risk.
The works include recovering the flat roofs of the existing building, installing new plant, and the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the McCarthy Cinema/studio theatre, including installation of a new bar, accessible WCs and lift.
Please contact our Executive Director Caroline Routh by clicking HERE for further details. The deadline for expressions of interest is 29 June.
Assistant Producer
We're looking to recruit an Assistant Producer to join our busy Programming and Producing department.
The Assistant Producer is a key member of the Programming and Producing team and works closely with the Head of Producing and the Head of Creative Engagement to support the company’s artistic programme. The role is responsible for assisting the Head of Producing to deliver all areas of the produced and presented programme for the theatre and on tour and is responsible for supporting the talent development programme.
This a full-time, permanent contract based in Scarborough. We're committed to a policy of inclusivity and diversity and welcome applications from those underrepresented in the cultural sector. We'll work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the recruitment process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in our decision making.
Download the full job description below, and for more information please contact Millie Deighton on [email protected] with “Assistant Producer” in the subject line.
Deadline for applications: 6pm, Friday 26 June
First interviews to be held: w/c 6 July
Volunteer at the SJT
We have a wonderful team of volunteers who work alongside our paid front of house staff, helping us provide a warm welcome and assistance to our audiences. The commitment is from just one shift a month (generally about 3.5 hours, either evenings or matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays) and we’ll provide full training and support.
Click below to learn more about the role.
Interested? Email us!
Casting
We prioritise our local / regional actors and employ them consistently in our productions, in readings and in our participatory work.
Casting for all our SJT produced shows is done by our Casting Director, Annelie Powell. Please direct all casting enquiries to her.
Workshop Leaders
We have a number of paid opportunities year round in and around Scarborough for freelance workshop leaders and skilled theatre practitioners to deliver youth and community projects, our ongoing youth theatre activity, and a range of creative sessions in schools.
