Head of Production & Content (maternity cover)

Head of Production & Content (maternity cover)

We are looking for a Head of Production and Content to join the National Theatre Digital Team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover). 

The Head of Production & Content is responsible for leading on the development, production and delivery of the NT's original digital content, from stage captures to original content series. They lead a unified team of Production Staff, Editors, Producers and Post-Production specialists in delivering content across the NT’s digital products (NT Live, NT at Home, NT Collection and YouTube) as well as third party broadcasters.

They are responsible for continually optimising and evolving production processes for content creation, and harnessing innovation and creativity to create world-leading filmed theatre. They ensure the Production & Content team is fully integrated and aligned to support organisation-wide business objectives.

As a key senior leader, they work collaboratively with the Executive team and stakeholders across the organisation to shape new digital opportunities, extend the reach and impact of the NT’s work, and provide strategic oversight of external filming and content partnerships associated with the National Theatre.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Significant proven prior experience in a senior position leading a Production and/or Content team delivering content for theatrical, home entertainment or education markets.
• Understanding of live broadcast workflows and experience of innovating processes within this field in relation to camera and sound technology
• Established and successful track record delivering complex digital content ensuring value for money is maximised and projects are delivered on time.
• Proven experience and understanding of the creative industries, in particular theatre industry and key players in the creative community
• Substantial experience of leading cross-functional teams, with a track record of managing and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment, supporting their professional development, and ensuring and collaborative and supportive workplace.
• Extensive experience setting, managing, and analysing budgets to ensure effective management of resources, both financial and personnel.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

 
Download the Job Description here.

We want to understand each candidates skills, experience, and perspectives, so we encourage you to complete your application using your own words. While generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for exploring ideas or structuring responses, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can appear generic and make it difficult for us to assess your individual experience.

If you choose to use AI during the application process, please use it only as a tool to help draft and structure your ideas, check your spelling and grammar, and guide your writing, while ensuring the personal experiences are entirely your own words. Responses that do not demonstrate your own voice may affect how your application is assessed and could result in it not being progressed.

Working with us will give you…

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 17th August 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.