WE COMMIT TO
… providing an open welcome for all
A comfortable, respectful, safe space for us to work together
… listen and learn so that we can be our best
We’ll learn from your knowledge, skills and experience and actively seek feedback
… supporting you to be your best
We’ll share our knowledge, skills and experience in a positive, helpful working environment
… always strive for better
We’ll actively listen to find out the change people want to see, and work together to make it happen
… challenge ourselves and others
We’ll challenge behaviour that doesn’t align with our values, and encourage others to speak up if something doesn’t feel right
Let’s imagine …
A place transformed by culture
People coming together
Sharing different stories & traditions
Imagining the change we want to make
Unleashing our creative potential
Current Opportunities
Open Call-Out: Director – A (little) Christmas Carol
The team at Exeter Northcott Theatre are on the lookout for a brilliant, bold, and imaginative director to bring a brand-new festive production to life.
This Christmas, at our sister venue the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter, we’re staging A (little) Christmas Carol. A playful, inventive reimagining of the beloved classic for 3 actors, this adaptation has heart, humour, and a fresh theatrical spirit – and we’re searching for a director who can match that energy. The show will be roughly 60 minutes long and is aimed at young children aged 3 – 8 and their families.
We’re looking for a director who is:
• Inventive and visually imaginative
• Excited by new writing and musical storytelling
• Passionate about creating accessible, high-quality theatre
• A confident collaborator, ready to build and inspire a creative team
Deadline for Applications: 10am on Monday 11th May 2026
Find out more Apply nowFront of House Assistant
Exeter Northcott Theatre Company is on the lookout for enthusiastic, outgoing individuals to become part of our vibrant Front of House team. We’re seeking people who are:
– Highly motivated and customer-focused
– Great communicators who enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment
– Happy to get stuck into a range of food and beverage duties
– Ready to bring energy, reliability, and a smile to every shift!
You must be able to work evenings, weekends, and key holiday periods, including Christmas and Easter.
Salary: £12.71 per hour [Grade 1]
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Annualised hours, averaging 20 hours per week over a 7‑day period. Evening and weekend work required
Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 at 9am
Date of Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 2026 at the Northcott Theatre
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Senior Sales Officer
Are you a natural relationship-builder who loves theatre and live performance? We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Sales Officer to help grow audiences, memberships, and community connections at Exeter Northcott Theatre. This is a full-time permanent role.
Salary: £26,972.40 per annum [Grade 3]
Contract: Full-Time permanent contract
Working Hours: 39 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 9am
Date of Interviews: Week commencing 27th April 2026 at the Northcott Theatre
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First Steps Touring Bursary 2026
A micro-bursary funding for new and original performance work which shows potential to move beyond scratch stage and into an extended life, touring to schools or libraries in Devon.
Doorstep Arts, Exeter Northcott, Theatre Alibi and Villages in Action are offering a bursary opportunity in 2026 to support the development of original theatre for young audiences in Devon. These targeted bursaries aim to deepen the quality of work that is available for families and young audiences in Devon and to provide progression support to exciting regional artists who are keen to grow their practice and make work. We will provide support for exciting ideas for performances which honour children’s creative and critical potential, and for artists who are making work which respects children & young people’s intelligence, capacity and active agency.
Find out more and applyOpen Call-Out: Reclaim Scratch Performances
We’re inviting South West-based women-led theatre companies and performance artists to apply for our Scratch Nights at the Barnfield Theatre during Reclaim, a festival of work by women, for women. The performances will take place on Wednesday 17th June 2026.
This is an opportunity to trial 20 minutes of new, women-led work in front of a live audience. The performance may be anything from an excerpt of a new play, stand-up comedy, dance, or live art performance. We are unable to accept films. The material must be a new idea which has not been performed for a paying audience elsewhere.
Eligible performances will centre around women’s stories, although they may include characters and performers of all genders.
Deadline: Wednesday 6th May 2026, 10am
Performances will take place on: Wednesday 17th June 2026, 7 – 9pm
Open Call-Out: Elevate Scratch Performances
We’re inviting South-West based theatre companies and performance artists to apply for our Scratch Night at the Barnfield Theatre during ELEVATE FESTIVAL, a week-long celebration of all the artists and work that has come through our programme this year. The Scratch night will take place on Monday 2nd November at the Barnfield Theatre.
This is an opportunity to trial 20 minutes of new work in front of a live audience. The performance may be anything from an excerpt of a new play, stand-up comedy, dance, or live art performance. We are unable to accept films. The material must be a new idea which has not been performed for a paying audience elsewhere.
Deadline for Applications: 10am on Monday 28th September 2026.
Performances will take place on: Monday 2nd November 2026, 7 – 9pm
Theatre Caretaker
We are seeking a reliable and proactive part-time Caretaker to join our theatre team, based at the Barnfield Theatre. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the building and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for staff, performers, and visitors.
Salary: £13.30 per hour (£26,972.40 per annum FTE) [Grade 3]
Contract: Part-Time permanent contract
Hours: 15 hours a week (annualised) – usually 8:30 – 11:30, Monday to Friday
Holiday: 32 days (inc. statutory holidays) per annum pro rata
We are actively recruiting for this position.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are a vital part of the Northcott team, whether they’re helping us look after audiences at the theatre Front of House or getting involved in specific projects and initiatives.
We are lucky to have a fantastic front of house volunteer team who work alongside us to greet our customers and make sure they have the best experience.
We actively recruit for volunteers at different points throughout the year – we’re not actively recruiting now, but to register your interest for when we are, please contact [email protected].
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