Music Associate

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. We want to inspire artists and audiences to think in new ways, to constantly re-imagine the act of making theatre. Much of that new work is researched and developed at the NT Studio: we are committed to nurturing innovative work from new writers, directors, creative artists and performers. 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 to 2,000 cinemas in 52 countries around the world. Our extensive Learning programme offers talks, events and workshops for people of all ages in the new Clore Learning Centre, and reaches nationwide through programmes such as Connections, our annual festival of new plays for schools and youth theatres. National Theatre: On Demand In Schools offers six acclaimed, curriculum-linked productions free to stream on demand in every secondary school in the country. Online, you?ll find 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. Whether you?ve been to the National many times or are making your first visit, we hope you will be entertained, challenged or inspired. Purpose of the Job At the National, we are constantly looking for new theatrical forms and new voices and, with the creation of the New Work Department, we're building the resources needed to identify, incubate and develop new theatre of all kinds. The NT is at its best when its making work which is progressive, ambitious and accessible and we want music to be at the heart of our commissioning and development and, ultimately, at the heart of our programme, and to that end we are appointing a Music Associate. Duties and Responsibilities - To play a significant part in the creative conversation at the National, working with the Director, the Associates and the New Work and Music Departments. - To provide creative support to Composers, Music Supervisors and Music Directors. - To bring a fresh perspective to programming and repertoire conversations. - To advise on musical appointments to all productions. - To develop and support new forms of musical theatre, and music in theatre, in collaboration with the New Work Department. - To lead on the commissioning of new musical projects and the development of a new music strategy for the organisation. - To work directly, as Composer or Music Director, on 1-2 NT productions a year. Person Specification Although this role might suit a person with certain skills and experience, we welcome applications from talented, passionate and creative individuals who are either less experienced, or are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the theatre. - Music related degree (or equivalent experience). - Strong professional experience gained in the music industry. - Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work alongside Composers, Music Supervisors and Music Directors from emerging status to international profile. - Excellent leadership skills. - Proven strategic approach. - Proven passion for different genres of music. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and in particular those which are currently under-represented at the NT including BAME & disabled candidates. Outline of Terms and Conditions Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week over 4 to 5 days (negotiable), although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post?s requirements Salary: c. �50,000 per annum DOE (pro rata if less than 35 hours) paid monthly on the 15th of each month Location: National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX National Theatre Studio, 83-101 The Cut, London, SE1 8LL Annual Leave: 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 submit your CV and a letter of interest by following the link: https://apply.nationaltheatre.org.uk/58279RNT The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 12 noon Wednesday 14th June 2017 The anticipated date of first interviews is: Saturday 24th June 2017 For any queries, please contact the HR Department by emailing: recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk The National Theatre is committed to being an equal opportunities employer HR Department, 2017