Programming Manager

About Us
Norwich Theatre is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and the largest in the East of England, encompassing Theatre Royal, Stage Two and Norwich Playhouse. We present and co-create a diverse programme of live performance and creative engagement for audiences of all ages, working with national and international partners. We are an independent not-for-profit charity, funded through ticket sales, grants, fundraising and commercial activity.

About the role
The Programming Manager works closely with the Head of Programming & Producing to plan, deliver and manage a balanced, ambitious and commercially sustainable programme across our venues and beyond.

This senior, varied role oversees the full lifecycle of programmed work, from booking to delivery and final settlement. The post works across multiple artforms and platforms, including stage-based, non-traditional, site-specific and digital programming.

The Programming Manager supports the delivery of Norwich Theatre’s Artistic Strategy and contributes to programming decisions across Theatre Royal, Playhouse, Stage Two, Beyond Stage and other platforms. The role ensures programming processes are clear, efficient and collaborative, maintaining momentum and accountability across teams.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, the Programming Manager negotiates contracts, oversees budgets and settlements, manages schedules and availability, and supports audience development, access provision and engagement activity. The role line manages the Programming Coordinator and plays a key part in welcoming and supporting visiting companies.

About you
You will have significant experience in theatre programming, strong commercial and financial skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a passion for live performance and audience development.

Deadline 23:59 on 25 January