Vacancies

Vacancies

Want to join the Stratford East team? All vacancies will be posted below.

TRUSTEE

LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION DIRECTOR

DEPUTY HEAD OF STAGE

FREELANCE TECHNICAL STAFF

 

TRUSTEE

We are looking for at least two new Trustees to join our experienced and dynamic Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of London’s most iconic theatres.

We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals who love theatre and believe in our work, who want to contribute to the community in Newham, and who want to play a part in our next chapter of growth. No previous theatre experience is required, and we will consider applications from all sectors, though we are particularly keen to hear from people with the following expertise:

Finance (to become Finance Committee Chair later in 2026)
Fundraising and philanthropy
Legal

For more information including how to apply please CLICK HERE

Deadline to apply is 12pm on Friday 30 January 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 February

 

LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION DIRECTOR

We are looking for an exceptional Learning and Participation Director to work closely with our recently appointed Artistic Director, Lisa Spirling and Executive Director, Hanna Streeter, who bring a wealth of experience in arts leadership and strategic development.

The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm and imagination, leading and delivering across four main strands of work - Young People, Schools Programme, Newham Neighbours (Our local community programme) and Talent Development.

To read more about the role and how to apply please CLICK HERE 

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 19 January 2026

First round interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26 January with second round interviews week commencing 02 February

 

DEPUTY HEAD OF STAGE

We are looking for a brilliant Deputy Head of Stage to join our Production Department as we embark on an ambitious new season in 2026.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, a passion for theatre staging, and strong communication skills.

To read more about the role and how to apply please CLICK HERE

Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 02 February 2026

First round interviews are scheduled to take place w/c Monday 09 February

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

 

FREELANCE TECHNICAL STAFF

We are always looking for freelance technical staff of all disciplines - Stage, Lighting, Sound, Wardrobe, Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Scenic Art - to join us and help support our Production department in facilitating our shows.

If you are interested in being added to our pool of freelance staff, please click here and add your details to the form.

Your details will be kept on our files in accordance with our Data policy for 36 months and then removed in accordance with GDPR. Please note, submitting your details to this form does not guarantee we will be able to offer you a role at TRSE. 

 

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