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Employer: Lyric Theatre
Closing Date: 12 Jun 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Location: Belfast
Type: Paid Job

This role is offered in partnership with the Mackintosh Foundation Regional Technical Apprenticeship Programme and is designed to support and train the next generation of technical theatre professionals. As Assistant Production Manager, the post-holder will gain practical experience while working under the supervision of the Lyric Theatre’s Production and Technical Management teams.

During the apprenticeship, the individual will be responsible for assisting the Production Management team in various tasks, such as coordinating with creative teams, managing schedules, budgets and resources, and overseeing the logistics of the production process. They will also learn to liaise with other departments working within the organisation, and how to manage relationships with external stakeholders such as suppliers and vendors.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on the production management of our creative learning programme, under the supervision of a more experienced production manager. Over the course of the apprenticeship, they will have the opportunity to meet with other apprentices, to avail of structured training, and attend industry events. This includes mandatory in-person training/networking opportunities through Mackintosh Foundation which would require the individual to attend sessions in London.

How to Apply

Please send your Application Form, including the contact detail of two References, and equal opportunities monitoring forms (downloaded from Lyric Theatre website), quoting the reference 25LT19 in the subject heading to recruitment@lyrictheatre.co.uk or to The Monitoring Officer, Lyric Theatre, 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, BT9 5FB. Please also complete the RTTA Equal Opps Monitoring Form 2025.

Failure to complete and submit an application form that demonstrates how you meet the criteria will result in your application being disqualified. Canvassing will disqualify.

Closing Date

Thursday 12th June at 12pm. Late applications may not be considered.

Accessibility

If you require the application in a more accessible format or would like to discuss your application further, please contact recruitment@lyrictheatre.co.uk as soon as possible. We will endeavour to assist with your requests.

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