We are looking for an Assistant Director to work on our upcoming production of Global Majority by Chris Fung.
Global Majority is an exhilarating, unflinching thriller from Tony Craze Award-winning writer Chris Fung, whose previous work includes The Society for New Cuisine, and director Rupert Hands, whose credits include End of the Rainbow.
At a glance
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Hours: 4 – 5 days a week from the start date of rehearsals until press night. Some additional hours may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role. Noting the show post-press night may also be required.
Fee: £2675 to cover the period from appointment to Press Night.
A fee of £50 per performance will also be offered for any show watches requested throughout the run (maximum once a week).
Ideal start date: Thursday 22nd of October
Key dates
Deadline for applications: 23:59 Friday 14th of August
First Interview date: Monday 17th of August
Second Interview date: Friday 21st of August
Purpose of the role
The Assistant Director will work closely with director Rupert Hands to provide creative and administrative support during the creation of the show.
This will be a freelance full time commitment and the Assistant Director will work on the show throughout the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and previews up to and including Press Night. During the run they will also attend a performance at least once a week for noting and supporting the production. The schedule will be agreed with the theatre and director in advance.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
We would like to hear from you in whatever way feels most appropriate for you. We have outlined some options below, but if you would like to suggest an alternative, please let us know.
• A written letter or statement (approximately 500 words)
• A video (approximately three minutes spoken or six minutes if in BSL)
• A sound file (approximately three minutes)
We are interested to hear:
• Why you are interested on working on this specific production and creative team
• What attracts you to working at the Bush
• How your skills, experience and knowledge could contribute to the production
• What you would like to learn to expand your own creative practice
In addition, please send:
• A CV
• The name and contact details for two referees – we will not take up references before notifying you
• Completed Access Rider (if appropriate)
• Completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. (If you prefer not to provide this information, please answer ‘prefer not to say’ to the questions.)
We are committed to inclusive working practices and ensuring access. We will ask you about any access requirements at each stage of the process. The pack is available in a range of formats.
1. Read the Job Description and Person Specification.
2. Apply through our recruitment portal Breathe HR.
You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service https://wetransfer.com/. When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document. Please don’t forget to include your CV.
3. Complete our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us to better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all. If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our People and Culture Manager by emailing jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 020 8743 3584.
Equal Opportunities
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know by stating : ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme’ anywhere in your application. If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Manager, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing: jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.
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The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve.We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian, Migrant, Black and Latinx backgrounds, deaf and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. As part of our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term condition and would like to apply through this interview scheme, please let us know by stating anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme.’
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