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Job Description Job Title: Casting Assistant (New Work) 18 months FTC Responsible To: General Manager (New Work) National Theatre Upper Ground, South Bank London SE1 9PX Tel +44(0)20 7452 3333 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk [email protected] The National Theatre The National Theatre is dedicated to making the very best theatre and sharing it with as many people as possible. We stage up to 30 productions at our South Bank home each year, ranging from re-imagined classics – such as Greek tragedy and Shakespeare – to modern masterpieces and new work by contemporary writers and theatre-makers. The work we make strives to be as open, as diverse, as collaborative and as national as possible. Much of that new work is researched and developed with the New Work Department based at the NT Studio: we are committed to nurturing innovative work from new writers, directors, creative artists and performers. Equally, we are committed to education, with a wide-ranging Learning programme for all ages in our new Clore Learning Centre and in schools and communities across the UK. The National's work is also seen on tour throughout the UK and internationally, and in collaborations and co-productions with regional theatres. Popular shows transfer to the West End and occasionally to Broadway; and through the National Theatre Live programme, we broadcast live performances to 2,000 cinemas in 50 countries around the world. From September 2015, National Theatre: On Demand in Schools will make three acclaimed, curriculum-linked productions free to stream on demand in every secondary school in the country. Online, the NT offers a rich variety of innovative digital content on every aspect of theatre. We do all we can to keep ticket prices affordable and to reach a wide audience, and use our public funding to maintain artistic risk-taking, accessibility and diversity. New Work Department The New Work Department is based at the NT Studio (next to the Old Vic Theatre) and is the engine room of the National’s creative process, developing work and artists for the NT stages and beyond. Since its foundation in 1984, the NT Studio has played a vital role in developing work for the National Theatre. It is a resource for a wide range of artists working throughout British theatre, providing an environment in which writers, actors and practitioners of all kinds can explore, experiment and devise new work free from the pressure of public performance. The Studio building on The Cut is equipped with three workshop studios, five artists’ rooms, meeting rooms and the technical capacity to support cross art-form and multimedia work at the highest levels. In autumn 2015, the Studio became the home of the National Theatre’s New Work Department, bringing the Literary Department together with the Studio team to create a laboratory for theatrical experimentation of all kinds. Purpose of the Job To cast all workshops and play readings for the New Work Department (based at the NT Studio), dealing directly with actors, creatives, agents, and liaising with other NT departments. To administratively support the activity of the New Work Department; printing scripts, creating contact sheets and making general preparations for incoming work. We are looking for someone with fresh thinking around how we can cast more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds into the New Work Department, which we know will benefit our community. We are also looking to integrate working with D/deaf AND disabled performers into the work we develop. Duties and Responsibilities To cast actors for workshop projects as required from company actors and beyond; carrying out availability checks, liaising with visiting artists, agents and NT staff To lead on the administration relating to the casting of non-professional actors and children where appropriate. This will include arranging licenses and chaperones To administratively prepare for workshops as required, to include the creation of contact lists, copying scripts, and calling actors To watch NT rep shows and building a good knowledge of company actors To attend team meetings and planning meetings, point of contact for artists on attachment and support the day-to-day running of the New Work Department as required To attend shows meetings, watching shows on behalf of the department and feeding back with show reports To provide effective and strong communication to the main NT Casting Department based on the South Bank and back to the Studio building. To assist the General Manager administratively in planning and delivery To attend NT company meet and greets as required To comply with the National’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies at all times To support the National’s communications objectives by sharing information with your manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required To undertake training deemed necessary by your manager To comply with the National’s Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies at all times Person Specification Essential 1. Professional experience working as an Assistant within a creative/administrative department of a theatre company or comparable arts organisation 2. Ideas and networks to help us reach out to potential collaborators from BAME backgrounds 3. Ideas and networks to help us engage D/deaf and disabled performers and practitioners 4. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills in dealing with people in person, by correspondence and on the telephone 5. The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, tact and discretion 6. A knowledge of and enthusiasm for drama/theatre 7. Administration experience in an office environment 8. Strong organisational skills with the ability to implement and streamline administrative processes and systems 9. Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure 10. Excellent computer skills, with a sound knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook 11. Good attention to detail including the ability to proof-read and correct own work 12. A team player with a positive and flexible attitude in carrying out all departmental duties 13. A willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary Outline of Terms and Conditions Contract Type: Hours: Start date: Fixed Term Contract -18 months 35 per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements Applicants must be available to attend some handover days throughout the week commencing 29th August 2016, and start fulltime in the role from 5th September 2016 Salary: Location: Annual Leave: £21,000 per annum paid monthly on the 15th of each month National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX 28 days in the first year, pro rata, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service thereafter Probationary Period: 3 months Notice Period: 3 months (1 month during probationary period) Pension: The National Theatre operates a Stakeholder Pension scheme with Legal & General. If you wish to become a member, you may opt to contribute 4.5%, 6% or 7.5% of basic pay and the National will make a matching contribution. The National also operates an alternative pension scheme with NEST Other Benefits Complimentary tickets for performances, subject to availability and the National’s staff ticket policy Complimentary tickets for platforms, subject to availability and policy Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle-scheme and childcare vouchers Staff canteen and bar Discount on meals in all of the National’s bars and restaurants Discount on the books, play texts, DVDs and other items in the National’s bookshop Appointment Procedure Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through the National’s Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. To apply for this vacancy please follow the link: https://apply.nationaltheatre.org.uk/44676RNT The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 12pm on Friday 3 June 2016. The anticipated date of first interviews is: Week Commencing 20th June For any queries, please contact the HR Department by emailing: [email protected] The National Theatre is committed to being an equal opportunities employer HR Department 2016