Jobs & Opportunities

Find your perfect role in the performing arts

Working with us

We recognise that the success of our Theatre depends on its people. There is a wide range of exciting roles at Chelmsford Theatre, from front of house and customer relations, backstage and technical, to community outreach and marketing. Our employees are selected on a wide variety of skills, with flexibility and a positive attitude considered essential qualities for all our roles. It is our aim to nurture a creative and productive environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best.

If you are successful in your application you will find inspiring, entertaining and rewarding employment with a unique employer in Chelmsford.

Join our creative, community-focused team

All our latest jobs and opportunities will appear below. The application process is managed by the Chelmsford City Council Human Resources department.

Current Vacancies

Theatre Technician – Level 2

We are recruiting a permanent Theatre Technician. If you’re skilled, motivated and a team player, we want to hear from you!

We deliver an ever-evolving programme of national touring shows, local productions and a hugely popular pantomime, presenting high quality entertainment to Chelmsford.

We’re seeking someone adaptable and dependable, with a commitment to high technical standards and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Experience is required in multiple technical disciplines such as; lighting, sound, video, flying and stage management.

You’ll need excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. Maintaining and promoting safe working practices.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Follow the link below to Chelmsford City Council's jobs portal to apply.

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Marketing Assistant (Theatre and Arts)

We are looking for an individual who is interested in storytelling and engaging with theatre and arts, in addition to having a love of marketing, to join our team as a Marketing Assistant.

This is an entry-level part-time (3 days) role, providing a fantastic opportunity for those interested in launching a career in marketing. If you are an individual who is eager to learn new skills, make a meaningful impact and be part of a successful and collaborative centralised marketing team, we encourage you to apply.

The successful applicant will be assisting in major promotional campaigns for Chelmsford Theatre that are focused on driving income and raising awareness. This includes promoting new shows and memberships, helping increase secondary spend in theatre café and bar, as well as promoting our outreach and community programmes. It means applicants will need to be able to manage working on multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively to deadlines.

The Marketing Assistant helps to create posters, digital screen ads and social media posts to support our campaigns. We want applicants who have some experience in creating engaging and accessible artwork using design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. The post holder will also be working alongside others in our team in creating and editing video content that’s filmed on mobile and other devices. These will be used across our socials, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, so you’ll need to be able to demonstrate your experience in doing this.

This is a part-time position, 22.2 hours per week hybrid working, including press night evenings and weekend events.