Deputy Head of Production
Overview
Responsible to: Head of Production
Responsible for: Head of LX, Sound & AV; Deputy Head Stage
Key Relationships: Production Head of Departments
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE)
Purpose of the role
The Deputy Head of Production a senior operational role, supporting the Head of Production in the operation of our Production department.
You’ll be responsible for coordinating the technical and stage requirements of the Citizens Theatre programme. This includes produced and visiting productions, as well as participation and hire activity.
The role has particular responsibility for the day-to-day operational coordination of the technical and stage activity, including:
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Workforce planning
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Freelance engagement
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Production systems and communication
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Health and safety compliance
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Equipment and resource planning
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The delivery of visiting company and external work
Applying for the role
Job description
This description includes the detailed responsibilities, person specification and terms and conditions of the role.
Recruitment pack
This pack provides information about the Citz, and what you can gain from working with us.
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Download a pdf of our recruitment pack
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a copy of your CV, and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages and complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Please send your CV and cover letter by email to: recruitment@citz.co.uk.
- Deadline for applications: Tuesday 29 September 2026
- First interview: Thursday 08 October 2026 (may be subject to change, in person)
- Second interview: Thursday 15 October 2026 (may be subject to change, in person)
Interviews may be subject to change. We anticipate in person interviews if possible. Otherwise we would use zoom.
More information can be found in the full job description.
For an informal chat about the role prior to applying, get in touch with recruitment@citz.co.uk. If you need an alternative way to make your application, you can email recruitment@citz.co.uk to discuss a suitable format.
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