Head of Casting

Job description

Department/Team: Producing Responsible to: Artistic Director: Contract: Permanent: Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours: Part Time - [26 hours per week, based on a 40-hour FTE] The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post Salary: c. £65,000 p.a. Direct reports: Casting Assistant: Role Summary: The Head of Casting is a key player in The Old Vic’s artistic team, working with the Artistic Director and visiting Directors to cast productions, actively cultivate talent, and champion emerging artists. Your Team: The role sits within the Producing team and line manages the Casting Assistant. Areas of responsibility: Casting: · Casting The Old Vic productions to a standard of excellence, including any transfers. · Support the Casting Assistant with casting of understudies and children. · Oversee the Casting Assistant with casting of studio projects and workshops. · Initiating strategic casting discussions with agents, actors and sector advocacy organisations. · Alongside the artistic team helping to sh...