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STAFF RECRUITMENT

Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools. We offer professional vocational training at Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level in performance and production arts, alongside evening, weekend and holiday classes for all.

We present around 25 productions across the year including classic plays, new writing and musicals, and our studios, meeting rooms, theatres and workspace are available to hire.

Mountview in Peckham is a home for everyone – vocational students, young people and life-long learners, industry professionals and visitors alike – and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

We advertise all job vacancies on our website, so do check back for the latest opportunities.

Mountview is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds and value the positive impact that difference has on our institution.

We are looking for new members to join our Development Committee, to support and champion fundraising at Mountview through the next period of our development.

We are keen to hear from applicants from any background who meet the Person Specification below, but are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with one or more of the following areas of expertise:

• Banking / Finance
• Law
• Private Equity
• Tech Industry
• Global Family Offices
• Those with strong connections to Trusts & Foundations
• Those with a strong connection to Peckham and its surrounding areas, including East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill

This pack contains more information about the role of the Development Committee at Mountview and how to become a member.

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and submit your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form

The Ptaszynski Producer is a one-year fixed-term post designed to foster the development of an early-career producer. This post responds to the lack of representation amongst producers in UK theatre from diverse backgrounds.

The Producer will work with Mountview’s Head of Public Performance to help coordinate a programme of approximately 25 undergraduate and postgraduate productions across our two venues, and will assist with producing/coordinating a range of educational activities in the building and beyond. The Producer will support the institution to widen engagement, expand the reach of our work, develop our outward facing programme and bring insights to this role grounded in lived experience.

SALARY: Circa £26-28K per annum, depending on experience.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 10 January at 9am.

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and send your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@mountview.org.uk

With our current Chair, Dame Rosemary Squire, stepping down at the end of her term in Spring 2025, we are now seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to steer and drive the Board and Executive, increasing our reach, output and impact, and ensuring our sustainability.

Our new Chair will share our commitment to growth, help us to continue our increasing brand recognition and to fundraise effectively, while ensuring that we have a strong Board of dynamic and engaged Trustees. They will help us nurture our strong partnership with the London Borough of Southwark and support our local commitments. They will ensure that our courses remain at the forefront of drama training, challenging the status quo whilst providing for the industry’s long-term needs. As important will be a commitment to diversity and inclusion, mindful of the communities which Mountview serves and our commitment to supporting the most talented and ambitious students,

whatever their background.

CLOSING DATE: 13th January 2025

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and submit your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form to mountview@networkedpeople.com

Technicians are key members of Mountview’s Technical and Production department. Reporting to the Head of Technical and Production, the post holders will be primarily responsible for helping facilitate the technical requirements of, and providing technical support to, in-house and visiting productions and events.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 10 January 2025 at 9am.

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and submit your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@mountview.org.uk