Actors Touring Company - Associate Director - 12m fixed-term

SHAPESLewisham; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent theatre organization in London seeks a talented Associate Director for a 12-month fixed-term role. You'll oversee mid-scale UK productions, engage audiences, and contribute to the organization’s artistic vision. Ideal candidates have mid-scale theatre directing experience and a commitment to diversity and global storytelling. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000.

Responsibilities

• Oversee productions on mid-scale UK tours.
• Engage audiences and communities.
• Contribute to ATC’s artistic vision.

Skills

Mid-scale theatre directing experience

Touring production management

Audience & community engagement

Strong collaboration & leadership potential

Excellent communication & organisational skills

Commitment to diversity & global storytelling

Job description

Actors Touring Company - Associate Director - 12m fixed-term

Actors Touring Company (ATC) seeks a talented Associate Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting late 2025. This mid-level role (£30,000–£40,000, London-based) is ideal for a mid-career director with national touring experience who aspires to future artistic leadership. The Associate Director will oversee productions on mid-scale UK tours, engage audiences and communities, and contribute to ATC’s artistic vision. Working closely with the Artistic Director and wider team, you will help shape innovative programmes, connect global stories to local contexts, and support the development of international and diverse voices in British theatre.

Requirements include:

• Mid-scale theatre directing experience
• Touring production management
• Audience & community engagement
• Strong collaboration & leadership potential
• Excellent communication & organisational skills
• Commitment to diversity & global storytelling