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Come and join the team at Polka! We welcome people who are excited about delivering our Mission for children, and bringing our Values to everything we do – you can read more on our About Us page. Polka is an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer. Read on for details of current vacancies.

Producer – Deadline 12noon on Wednesday 15 February 2023

Would you like to work for a pioneering national theatre for children? Do you enjoy working with people and managing relationships? Are you accurate with administration, good at problem solving and able to think innovatively? As Producer you will act as the central point of communication for all performance activity within our friendly and dynamic company. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Polka’s exciting artistic programme at the theatre in Wimbledon, locally, nationally, and internationally. You will work closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director (Joint CEOs), and other Heads of Departments. You will also supervise work by the Producing Assistant.

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Duty Technician – Deadline 9am on Tuesday 28 February 2023

Are you a good team player and passionate about supporting pioneering theatre? Make theatre happen in this ‘hands-on’ role. Work closely with Polka staff and freelance creative teams to bring together shows and events and become an integral part of our team, supporting fit-ups, get-outs, and the day to day technical running of our shows. This could also include carpentry and driving if you have the necessary skills. We are open to flexible recruitment options, so please contact us with any questions.

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Your local theatre needs you!  

Come and join the team in our beautiful, newly refurbished children’s theatre. 

  • The roles are all casual and mainly daytime hours. 
  • They are all paid London Living Wage or higher plus benefits. 

Venue Technicians, helping to stage and operate our shows and events – to find out more please download the recruitment pack 

We also have several roles are in our Visitor Services team where you will be welcoming and helping our visitors to enjoy their experience. 

Café Assistant, working in our Café – to find out more please download the recruitment pack 

There is no deadline as recruitment is ongoing – all we ask is for you to send us your CV and a cover letter or a video/audio file if you prefer. 

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