Working at Reading Rep Theatre is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. We encourage new staff from different backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice.

Current Vacancies 

Technical and Buildings Manager

Reading Rep Theatre is looking for an experienced, practical and collaborative
Technical and Buildings Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our theatre.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of our productions, visiting work, hires and events, while also taking the lead on the safe and effective running of our building. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being on the tools as much as they enjoy making sure everything behind the scenes is organised, safe and running smoothly.

This role would suit an experienced theatre technician who is ready to take wider responsibility for the technical and building operation of a small, ambitious producing theatre. You’ll need strong practical theatre experience, good organisational and communication skills, experience of managing people and budgets, and a sound working knowledge of Health & Safety. Experience of theatre and building
maintenance is also important.

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent relevant Health & Safety training is required, or you must be willing to complete IOSH Managing Safely within three months of starting. You should also be willing to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshal training.

For more information download the job pack here 

When applying please complete this Equal Opportunities Form

Deadline: 2 September 2026 at 7pm

Place Partnership Project Lead

Reading Rep Theatre is looking for a freelance Project Lead to help set up and begin delivery of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub, our Arts Council England Place Partnership.

Although contracted by Reading Rep Theatre as grant holder, the role is explicitly partnership-facing and will work across the agreed governance structures of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub. The programme aims to build a joined-up pathway from early cultural engagement into paid work in the creative and screen industries, with a particular focus on underrepresented young people aged 14–24.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, relationship-led and confident working across multiple organisations. This role is about getting the partnership working well, supporting co-design, setting up clear systems and ensuring the firstphase of delivery is ready to progress.

For more information on the role please download the overview here

When applying please complete this Equal Opportunities Form

Welcome Team Member (Volunteer) 

To make Reading Rep Theatre a welcoming space, providing excellent customer service and safe operations for all audience members. You will be the first point of contact, welcoming all visitors, assisting when required, controlling entry to the auditorium, supervising the audience during performances and helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the building.

For more information on the role please download the overview here