Head of Workshop

Be Part of the Show – Join us as Head of Workshop at the Belgrade Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry are seeking to appoint a Head of Workshop to our Belgrade Theatre Scenery (BTS) Workshop. This post will be responsible for the successful realisation of scenic elements for all of our in-house produced work and commercial client builds. This is an exciting opportunity to jointly lead Belgrade Theatre Scenery in tandem with our Head of Paint shop.

The role requires the highest standards of craftsmanship and efficiency in the building of set, props, and technical elements. The Head of Workshop will actively seek out Clients and secure commercial work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery, as well as managing the workshop and construction department effectively and efficiently in delivering quality sets and scenery, built on time and in budget.

The Head of Workshop will be expected to evolve and maintain a high standard of set builds, have experience of high craftmanship and a wide knowledge of construction techniques and materials.

They will have the ability to interpret technical drawings, have good budgeting skills with a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation. An ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines, along with a solution-based approach to problem solving, with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills being essential.

Salary : £44,058

Department: Production

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Reports to: Director of Production and Operations

Location: Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

The application deadline for this role is 5pm, Fri 17 Apr 2026.

For more information, including a person specification and a detailed job description, and TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE, please follow the link HERE.

When applying, you will be asked to upload your CV and a Cover Letter, detailing why you’re interested in working for the Belgrade and how your experiences and skills make you the perfect fit for the role.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible,
• Communicating and promoting vacancies,
• Interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum job criteria,
• 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

Find out more about the Disability Confident Employer Scheme here.

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and  complete this form: Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

Finally, if you need any support to help you apply, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via  recruitment@belgrade.co.uk, and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Contact

If you require any adjustments, accommodations or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@belgrade.co.uk with the subject line 

‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.