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Associate Director

Theatre by the Lake
Full-time
26th May 2026
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Associate Director

For more information about this role, please download the Application Pack at the bottom of this page.

We are looking for a skilled creative leader to embed themselves in our organisation and community for 18 months. They will be the Associate Director on 3 major productions, lead our young company throughout the engagement, and make a significant contribution to community engagement, artist development and programming discussions at Theatre by the Lake. They will support the progression of our artistic vision and provide vital support to the Artistic Director and producing team.

The Associate Director will report to the Artistic Director and Joint-CEO.

Full details of the role are available in the job pack  here.

How to Apply

If you think that this is the next role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role along with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to jobs@theatrebythelake.com

We’re committed to diversity and creating an accessible recruitment process. So, whilst we’re taking applications by CV, if this process doesn’t work for you then please let us know and we’ll happily consider an alternative such as a video application. You can contact us at jobs@theatrebylake.com to discuss.

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline: Tuesday 26 May at 9am.

First round interviews (online): 1 June

Second-round interviews (in-person): Monday 8 June (PM) – in person at TBTL (Travel costs will be reimbursed).

Start date: 10 August

We will also ask the Associate Director to work the following days in advance of the contract (fee, travel and accommodation will be provided):

Audition/workshop day for community cast: Saturday 4 July and Monday 6 July evening