Vacancies

Theatre Peckham is a learning theatre and we proudly celebrate the career development and progression of our staff team. As a result we have a number of employment opportunities available, as well as ongoing opportunities to get involved as a Volunteer or Placement.

Any questions, please contact us at admin@theatrepeckham.co.uk, Office number: 020 7708 5401

Current Vacancies | Chair of Trustees

In Theatre Peckham’s 40th Anniversary year, we are seeking an ambitious, thoughtful and collaborative Chair to help shape Theatre Peckham’s next chapter.

Working closely with our CEO and Artistic Director, Dr Suzann McLean MBE, fellow trustees and our wider community of stakeholders, our new Chair will help us turn a bold long-term vision into a resilient and sustainable strategy.

To find out more, please review the Chair Recruitment Pack.

Who We Are Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

Have a strong connection to our purpose, values and community-rooted ethos.
Can lead the development of an ambitious vision and strategy, turning ideas into clear priorities and accountable delivery.
Understand the balance between entrepreneurial ambition and the financial care required to protect a publicly funded arts organisation.
Build trusting, candid and constructive relationships with a CEO, trustees and a wide range of stakeholders.
Chair inclusive conversations, draw out different perspectives and help a group reach sound collective decisions.
Can represent and advocate for Theatre Peckham with credibility across culture, public life, philanthropy, business and community networks.
Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
Can commit the time and energy required to be visible, engaged and well informed.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter* of no more than one A4 page explaining why you are interested in becoming our Chair. Tell us how your experience, perspective and leadership could help us shape Theatre Peckham’s next 40 years.

You may find these prompts helpful:

Tell us about you and your background
Tell us what experience, knowledge, skills or perspective you think you could bring to the role
Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and our next chapter

*You are welcome to apply in another format, such as an audio recording or a film made on your phone. Please keep alternative-format applications to no more than three minutes and email us in advance if you plan to use one.

Send your application to: tash@theatrepeckham.co.uk

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities form here.

Key Dates

Monday 14 September, 10am: Deadline for applications.

Monday 12 October: Successful applicants will be interviewed by our Nominations Committee.

Tuesday 3 November: A second interview which will include a tour of our building and an informal conversation with the current Chair, will follow.

If you are shortlisted to the final stage, you will be invited to attend our next Board meeting as an observer on Tuesday 20 October, 5.30-7pm.

Current Vacancies | Volunteer Technical & Design Assistants

We are looking for Volunteer Design Assistants and Volunteer Technical Assistants for our Young Rep Production! This will be a great opportunity to learn about set design and technical theatre, no experience needed.

Volunteer Design Assistants

You will be:

Assisting the Head of Technical with the set building and dressing during the Young Rep Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Liaising with the Young Rep directors on design concepts and helping to realise them
Sourcing props and set pieces when needed

You will learn:

How to manage a small set budget
How to communicate set ideas with creatives and technicians
Common design techniques in live events and theatre

Volunteer Technical Assistants

You will be:

Assisting the Head of Technical with the technical fit up and technical rehearsal during the Young Rep Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Operating lights, sound, or video during a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

You will learn:

How technical rehearsals are scheduled
Common technical theatre skills, such as rigging and focusing lights
How to programme basic lighting and sound software

Volunteers must be available for the following dates:

28th-29th September: 10am-6pm
5th October: 10-6pm

Volunteer Technical Assistants must also be available on one of the following dates:

1st October: 6-10pm
2nd October: 6-10pm
3rd October: 6-10pm

To apply, please email technical@theatrepeckham.co.uk with your contact details, CV, and availability.

Ongoing Vacancies | Volunteering Scheme

Volunteering Scheme

We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to contribute to the vision of Theatre Peckham. Many past volunteers do so in order to gain experience in a theatre or simply to give back to their local community. Whether it is photography, graphic design, ushering or events, let us know what you are passionate about and we will find a place for you.

How to apply

Get in contact with our Head of Academy, Andreea Urzica at academy@theatrepeckham.co.uk.

Let us know:

Full name

University / Collage / School (if applicable)

Period interested to do volunteering

How many days and hours per week you can commit (Please be specific! For example: 3 days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 4 hours a day)

How long you can commit for

Department(s) of interest: Academy, Administration (Finance/ Fundraising), Artistic and Programming, Personal Assistant to the CEO, Community and Outreach, Marketing and Box Office, Operations and Venue, Young Peckham, Research, Archive, other.

Why you would like to volunteer with Theatre Peckham

Any other information you would like us to know

For more information including what we are looking for and the benefits of volunteering at TP click this link!

Ongoing Vacancies | Placement Scheme

Placement Scheme (ages 13+)

Placements will be able to engage in various parts of Theatre Peckham, including departments of choice such as administration, costume and set design, marketing, finance, fundraising, technical and venue. Our Head of Academy will closely support the placements to get signed up onto the scheme and ensure we create the most useful and relevant placement for the young people. Placements can claim reimbursement for reasonable expenses (such as travel), so that finances are never a barrier to taking part in the placement scheme.

How to apply

Get in contact with our Head of Academy, Andreea Urzica at academy@theatrepeckham.co.uk.

Let us know:

Full name

University / Collage / School

Period interested to do placement

How many days and hours per week you can commit for the placement (Please be specific! For example: 3 days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 4 hours a day)