SCARBOROUGH THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
28,000 - 30,000 per year
Scarborough
Full-time
19th December 2025
Introduction to the Stephen Joseph Theatre The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) is a producing theatre based in Scarborough; it has a national and international reputation, and offers a year-round programme of high-quality theatre and film. SJT also provides a wide-range of participatory activity, through which we work across the borough and with all ages and communities, including: a youth theatre for anyone aged from 5 – 25; schools’ workshops; community choirs and activities for those with dementia. Each year we produce seven shows, of which at least two are brand new. This year’s programme included a new adaptation of Love’s Labours Lost (More or Less) co-produced with Shakespeare North Playhouse; Noises Off and a co-production of Pride and Prejudice (our big shows for the summer); a world-premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s 91st new play Earth Angel; and our two Christmas shows: Sleeping Beauty and Wonkey Donkey and the Magic Christmas Carrot. The work from our visiting companies includes dance, drama, music, solo shows, comedy, family work, circus, poetry, cabaret, magic and drag and this year we’ve welcomed, Blackeyed Theatre, Frozen Light, John Godber, Mark Thomas, Townsend Productions and Daniel Kitson (amongst others). Our cinema shows nearly 400 films a year, ranging from Wicked and Downton Abbey to the latest live streaming from the National Theatre. Our theatre benefits from its proximity to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline as well as the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds. Scarborough was the first British seaside resort to be established in England and remains one of the UK’s most visited destinations. SJT is at the heart of the cultural regeneration plans established by Scarborough Borough Council and now being taken forwards by North Yorkshire Council (who replaced SBC after Local Government Reorganisation). These include Scarborough Fair - a year-round cultural programme incorporating five high-quality, distinctive festivals – the creation of a new council wide cultural strategy and the reinvigoration of the high street. For locals, and for the thousands who visit this beautiful part of the world every year, SJT provides year- round entertainment: diverse, funny, surprising, visually daring and packing a big emotional punch. SJT is led by Joint CEOs Paul Robinson (Artistic Director) and Caroline Routh (Executive Director), who have placed the company on a firm financial footing whilst at the same time building a dynamic artistic programme that has secured a significant increase in audiences and national recognition. There are of course challenges ahead but we are looking forward with a sense of optimism and energy. Welcome from Head of Production, Simon Bedwell Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Workshop and Stage here at the SJT at what we believe is an incredibly exciting time for the company. 2026 is a year programmed with an exciting and eclectic mix of in-house produced work, co-productions with our partner venues and a range of toured-in work, from one-nighters to full week engagements. From our big summer musical Calendar Girls to Puss in Boots at Christmas to a production of Woyzeck created by our Young Company, we’ve got a real range of shows we’re going to be working on, and a busy year ahead. The Head of Workshop and Stage will be joining a hands-on and collaborative Production Team, with a high cross-disciplinary skill level and where design challenges are always met with curiosity and an excitement to solve. We are looking for an individual who wants to be a part of that team; to head up our workshop and assist with some stage operations. We have a fully kitted out wood workshop with an array of tools and suitable equipment, for which full training can be provided. The workshop connects directly to the Scenic Paintshop, where the successful candidate would have a close working relationship with our Scenic Artist. The Round Theatre - our main performance space – is incredibly flexible and we can stage shows in many different configurations. This means that the demands on the workshop very much vary from production to production – from intricate and detailed pieces of furniture to large-scale scenery installations. There’s lots going on so we’re looking for someone who will embrace that challenge. You don’t need to have worked in theatre previously but what we do need is a dedicated and skilled craftsperson with proven joinery and construction experience; someone who is keen to help us continue to deliver the high-quality productions we have become known for and who will contribute to our collaborative working culture Whilst this position is advertised as a fixed 1-year contract, we very much hope that we will be able to extend it into a permanent role, should this initial period prove successful. If this feels like the perfect opportunity for you, do get in touch. And if an informal chat would help you decide, please drop me an email (simon.bedwell@sjt.uk.com) to find a time. I look forward to hearing from you. Best Wishes Simon Our Theatre Vision We at the SJT believe that culture provokes interest and fires our imaginations; that sharing our experiences and our stories helps build communities and that collaboration builds a compassionate and engaged society. Our role is to give everyone the opportunity to discover and celebrate their creativity. In short, we believe that this is yours. Building Our theatre is housed in a converted 1936 Odeon cinema building, opposite Scarborough railway station and comprises: • The Round, a 400-seat theatre space in the round. • The McCarthy Theatre (The Mac), a 165-seat proscenium arch theatre. • Rehearsal room, scenic workshop, wardrobe and store. • Creative Engagement rooms, including dedicated studio space and classrooms. • The Ramsay Reading Room. • The Boden Room, a flexible function room. • Bar and lounge, providing a flexible space for use by audiences and for events and the home of Eat Me Cafe. The Round The McCarthy Head of Workshop and Stage - Job Description Job Title: Line managed by: Head of Workshop and Stage Head of Production Job Purpose The Head of Workshop and Stage is responsible for the successful realisation of scenic elements for our in-house produced work. The role ensures the highest standards of craftsmanship and efficiency in the build of set, props, and technical elements. Key Responsibilities and Duties Production & Technical Delivery • Oversee the construction, installation, and maintenance of sets, props, and staging for SJT productions. • Ensure all scenic pieces are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. • Collaborate closely with the Head of Production, Production Managers, and Production Staff to realise artistic visions. • Alongside the Head of Production, supervise and coordinate workshop/stage teams during fit-ups, rehearsals, performances, and get-outs. • Maintain high standards of quality and finish across all workshop and stage work. • Allocate workloads within the workshop to ensure smooth operations across multiple productions. Health, Safety & Compliance • Take responsibility for Health and Safety within the Workshop and Scenic Paintshop • Ensure compliance with risk assessments, safe working practices, and relevant legislation. • Maintain tools, machinery, and stage equipment in safe working order. Resource & Budget Management • Manage workshop and stage budgets, including materials and maintenance costs. • Source and procure materials and services in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. • Maintain accurate inventories of tools, equipment, and materials. Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with other departments (Lighting, Sound, Costume, Production, etc.) to ensure seamless production delivery. • Attend production and management meetings as required by Head of Production Company Responsibilities • To become familiar with the company’s Staff Handbook and to work in accordance with its policies and approaches and with other key organisational strategies as may be required. • To attend organisational meetings/rehearsals, as required. • To undertake other tasks and duties as may reasonably be requested. About role specifications As SJT evolves to meet the changing needs of a producing company the roles required of all staff will evolve. As such, staff should note that this document is not intended to represent the role that the incumbent will perform in perpetuity. This role statement is intended to provide an overall view of the role as at the date of this statement. Person Specification Essential • Experience of high craftmanship within a mostly timber based workshop • A wide knowledge of joinery techniques and construction • The ability to interpret technical drawings • Good budgeting skills • Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines • Solution based approach to problem solving • Positive attitude • Strong organisational skills Desirable IT literate • • Experience of driving vans, including a full clean Driving Licence • Experience of working in a producing theatre in a similar role • The ability to work well with creative teams and artists • Good knowledge of rigging, flying, winches and other stage machinery • Experience of making scenic elements for a variety of spaces/setups • Experience of maintaining workshop machinery Terms and Conditions Salary: £ 28 000 - £ 30 000 pa dependent on experience Contract: Full time, 1 year Fixed Term Contract Probationary period: 3 months. Notice period is one month by either party during the probationary period Notice period: Two Months after probationary period Hours: Pension: 37.5 hours per week. No overtime is payable, but time off in lieu for excess working hours can be agreed with the line manager. There may be occasional evening or weekend hours. The company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme in line with current government legislation. Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum (exclusive of Public Holidays). Place of work: Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of: • References that are satisfactory to Scarborough Theatre Trust • Evidence of the right to work in the UK as defined by the Home Office • A valid DBS check Application Process Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Workshop and Stage here at SJT. If you are interested, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV together with a letter explaining what attracts you to this position and why you think you would be good at it. We’d particularly like to hear from you about any specific examples of past experience that tie directly into the person specification. As part of your application, please also include the names and contact details of two referees. We won’t ask anyone for a reference before interviews and then only after checking with you first that you are happy for us to speak to them. It’s not part of your application, but it would really help us to monitor our equal opportunities plan if you could complete an Equal Opportunities Form, which can be found on the vacancies page on our website. This form will only be used for monitoring purposes; it will be removed when your application is received and kept separately so that it doesn’t form any part of the shortlisting process. All applications must be sent via email to Simon Bedwell on simon.bedwell@sjt.uk.com with “Head of Workshop and Stage” in the subject line by 0900 on 19th December 2025. Access provision and additional support/resources: We want this role to be an opportunity for the widest possible group of people who fit its criteria. We are committed to providing support with access requirements and are open to a conversation with any applicant about how they may be supported to fulfil the role. Please let us know of any access needs you may have at any point in the recruitment process and we will work with you to ensure those are met. We will also ensure that access requirements are not a factor in our decision-making process. There’s a wealth of useful info on communicating your specific needs here: www.accessdocsforartists.com and alexandrinahemsley.com/resources/access-rider-open- template/ We’ll hold first round interviews via Zoom on 7th January 2026.
SCARBOROUGH THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
34,000 - 38,000 per year
Scarborough
Full-time
16th January 2026
Introduction to the Stephen Joseph Theatre The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) is a producing theatre based in Scarborough; it has a national and international reputation, and offers a year-round programme of high-quality theatre and film. SJT also provides a wide-range of participatory activity, through which we work across the borough and with all ages and communities, including: a youth theatre for anyone aged from 5 – 25; schools’ workshops; community choirs and activities for those with dementia. Each year we produce seven shows, of which at least two are brand new. Next year’s programme includes the Broadway award-winning Murder for Two; a co-production of Calendar Girls – The Musical with Theatre by the Lake Keswick, Bolton Octagon and New Wolsey Ipswich (our big show for the summer); Olivier award-winning comedy Handbagged; a world-premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s 92nd new play The Trial of Romeo Oscar; a piece of new writing in collaboration with Live Theatre in Newcastle; and our Christmas shows: Puss in Boots. The work from our visiting companies includes dance, drama, music, solo shows, comedy, family work, circus, poetry, cabaret, magic and drag and this year we’ve welcomed, Blackeyed Theatre, Frozen Light, John Godber, Mark Thomas, Townsend Productions and Daniel Kitson (amongst others). Our cinema shows nearly 400 films a year, ranging from Wicked and Downton Abbey to the latest live streaming from the National Theatre. Our theatre benefits from its proximity to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline as well as the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds. Scarborough was the first British seaside resort to be established in England and remains one of the UK’s most visited destinations. SJT is at the heart of the cultural regeneration plans established by Scarborough Borough Council and now being taken forwards by North Yorkshire Council (who replaced SBC after Local Government Reorganisation). These include Scarborough Fair - a year-round cultural programme incorporating five high-quality, distinctive festivals – the creation of a new council wide cultural strategy and the reinvigoration of the high street. For locals, and for the thousands who visit this beautiful part of the world every year, SJT provides year- round entertainment: diverse, funny, surprising, visually daring and packing a big emotional punch. SJT is led by Joint CEOs Paul Robinson (Artistic Director) and Caroline Routh (Executive Director), who have placed the company on a firm financial footing whilst at the same time building a dynamic artistic programme that has secured a significant increase in audiences and national recognition. There are of course challenges ahead but we are looking forward with a sense of optimism and energy. Welcome from the Joint Chief Executives Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Marketing here at the SJT at what we believe is an incredibly exciting time for the company. The past four years have been a period of huge growth in terms of audiences and profile. Attendances have increased by over 240% since 2021/22 and last year, two of our in-house produced shows were in our top ten best-selling ever. Our work is continuing to gain national and international recognition, including two separate UK Theatre Awards and we regularly co-produce with venues around the country including The Orange Tree, Richmond, Theatr Clwyd, Live Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse. We’re proud of what we’ve put in place over these past years, but there is still lots to do. Looking ahead, our priority is to foster a deeper relationship with our audiences, using data-driven insights to personalise our engagement with them at the same time as identifying opportunities for targeted approaches to new demographics. We also want this work to further enable the fruitful partnership between our marketing and fundraising functions. Refining our pricing strategies will continue to be a focus, as will maximizing attendance and cultivating long-term loyalty. And we want to explore wider organisational marketing, building SJT brand recognition locally and nationally. This is where you come in - a talented and passionate Head of Marketing with a collaborative and hands-on approach to working. You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, feeding into strategic conversations across the organisation and helping to shape the theatre’s future plans. Whilst your experience and expertise will be important in this role, what is every bit as important to us will be your belief in our vision and purpose and your enthusiasm for what we are trying to achieve. If this feels like the perfect opportunity for you, do get in touch. And if an informal chat would help you decide, please drop us an email via caroline.routh@sjt.uk.com and we’ll find a time. We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes Caroline & Paul Our Theatre Vision We at the SJT believe that culture provokes interest and fires our imaginations; that sharing our experiences and our stories helps build communities and that collaboration builds a compassionate and engaged society. Our role is to give everyone the opportunity to discover and celebrate their creativity. In short, we believe that this is yours. Building Our theatre is housed in a converted 1936 Odeon cinema building, opposite Scarborough railway station and comprises: • The Round, a 400-seat theatre space in the round. • The McCarthy Theatre (The Mac), a 165-seat proscenium arch theatre. • Rehearsal room, scenic workshop, wardrobe and store. • Creative Engagement rooms, including dedicated studio space and classrooms. • The Meeting Point, a free-to-use community space. • The Ramsay Reading Room. • The Boden Room, a flexible function room. • Bar and lounge, providing a flexible space for use by audiences and for events and the home of Eat Me Cafe. The Round The McCarthy Head of Marketing Job Description Head of Marketing Job Title: Line managed by: Executive Director Line manages: Marketing Officers, Press Rep, Box Office Manager Job Purpose: The Head of Marketing is a member of the Senior Management Team and plays a key role in the development and delivery of the company’s marketing, audience engagement and communication strategies. The Head of Marketing is responsible for the delivery of all programme campaigns, as well as working with the Joint Chief Executives on the delivery of a consistent and appropriate external message. Key Responsibilities and Duties Audience strategy • To be responsible for the implementation and continued development of the audience engagement strategy, adapting and growing these plans in line with new insights as appropriate; • To lead on the delivery of the brand communications strategy and to work with the Joint Chief Executives on overall brand awareness; • To be responsible for the delivery of the company’s segmentation strategy and to work with the Senior Management Team to ensure a joined-up approach to audience across the organisation; • To work with the Joint Chief Executives and the Senior Management Team on the development and implementation of the digital strategy. Audience campaigns • To lead on all campaign planning and implementation, with support from the marketing team. • To work closely with the Artistic Director on content planning and design and to oversee creation, production and distribution. • To collaborate with the Artistic Director and Producer to identify, monitor and report on key outputs and targets on all productions; • To work closely with the Head of Creative Engagement, Head of Producing and Fundraising and Development Manager to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all engagement initiatives; • To initiate and respond to any joint marketing initiatives with external organisations, as appropriate. Audience insight • To commission appropriate audience research, carry out regular analysis of audience data, including digital / social analytics, and use insight gathered to help inform future campaigns, audience development and programming plans; • To oversee the effective use of SJT’s box office and CRM system including management of the relationship with Spektrix; • To ensure the Fundraising and Development Manager is provided with appropriate and timely content, data and analysis to support the development of memberships, individual giving and corporate sponsorship initiatives; • To put in place and deliver appropriate evaluation across all marketing and communications activities. Financial management • To work with the Executive Director in drawing up appropriate marketing and audience development budgets and to be responsible for managing that budget; • To set and manage sales targets and pricing strategy in consultation with the Executive Director. Company Responsibilities • To become familiar with the company’s Staff Handbook and to work in accordance with its policies and approaches and with other key organisational strategies as may be required. • To attend organisational meetings/rehearsals, as required. • To undertake other tasks and duties as may reasonably be requested. About role statements As SJT evolves to meet the changing needs of a producing company the roles required of all staff will evolve. As such, staff should note that this document is not intended to represent the role that the incumbent will perform in perpetuity. This role statement is intended to provide an overall view of the role as at the date of this statement. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL ● Proven experience in delivering and developing audience engagement strategies ● Proven expertise in planning and implementing audience campaigns to meet or exceed objectives ● Strong copywriting skills, tailoring messages to engage different segments ● Experience in planning and implementing digital content (website, social, video etc.) to meet or exceed audience objectives ● Experience in managing relationships with suppliers (e.g. designers, photographers, web developers, etc.) to develop marketing assets in line with audience strategies ● Proven ability to track and monitor the effectiveness of campaigns ● Proven ability in developing and managing budgets ● Expert in analysing audience data and reporting on insights ● Experience in using audience insight to inform future activity ● Project management experience, able to demonstrate effective planning, monitoring, and adapting of plans as required, to meet deadlines and targets ● Great attention to detail, with experience of proofreading and adapting campaigns to deliver in line with both strategic goals and brand guidelines • Experience of effective line management and an understanding of how to adapt your style and approach to develop individuals and the team • Experience of collaborative working, with proven ability to join up thinking across departments • A curiosity about audience and potential audience and a commitment towards continuously listening and learning about their needs and values • A love for theatre and a desire to bring people together to share experiences and stories DESIRABLE ● Experience of delivering campaigns designed to raise awareness with potential audiences ● Experience of working with people across the community (online and offline) to ensure campaigns reach a broad mix of people ● Experience of delivering campaigns to effectively communicate a brand promise and values ● Experience of working with Culture Segments (or a similar segmentation approach) to tailor communication and content for different audience values / needs ● Experience of engaging tourists, working collaboratively with tourism partners ● Experience of collaborating on campaigns to meet fundraising objectives ● Expertise in developing and / or commissioning audience research ● Expertise in creating marketing / audience plans to achieve company goals ● Ability to use audience insight to set and agree appropriate targets and budgets ● Experience of working with a mix of marketing software and tools e.g. Spektrix (or a similar CRM system), Statamic (or a similar website CMS), website and digital analytics software, Outlook (or similar email software), Survey Monkey (or a similar research package) to effectively deliver audience strategies. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 pa dependent on experience Contract: Full time, permanent Probationary period: Six months Notice period: Three months Hours: 37.5 per week Pension: The company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme in line with current government legislation Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum Place of work: Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough but we are open to conversations around hybrid and flexible ways of working Application Process Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Marketing here at SJT. If you are interested, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV together with a letter explaining what attracts you to this position and why you think you would be good at it. We’d particularly like to hear from you about any specific examples of past experience that tie directly into the person specification. As part of your application, please also include the names and contact details of two referees. We won’t ask anyone for a reference before interviews and then only after checking with you first that you are happy for us to speak to them. It’s not part of your application, but it would really help us to monitor our equal opportunities plan if you could complete an Equal Opportunities Form, which can be found on the vacancies page on our website. This form will only be used for monitoring purposes; it will be removed when your application is received and kept separately so that it doesn’t form any part of the shortlisting process. All applications must be sent via email to Millie Deighton on millie.deighton@sjt.uk.com with “Head of Marketing” in the subject line by close of play on Friday 16 January 2026. Access provision and additional support/resources: We want this role to be an opportunity for the widest possible group of people who fit its criteria. We are committed to providing support with access requirements and are open to a conversation with any applicant about how they may be supported to fulfil the role. Please let us know of any access needs you may have at any point in the recruitment process and we will work with you to ensure those are met. We will also ensure that access requirements are not a factor in our decision-making process. There’s a wealth of useful info on communicating your specific needs here: www.accessdocsforartists.com and alexandrinahemsley.com/resources/access-rider-open- template/ We’ll hold first round interviews on Thursday 22 January 2026 online.