Careers

The newly created role of Commercial Director is part of the company’s Executive Team, reporting to the Chief Executive. This role focuses on driving sales and marketing strategy across all revenue-generating areas of the Rose, including marketing, ticketing, venue hires, and the café & bar.

The Commercial Director is responsible for managing and driving all earned revenue activities at the Rose, including (1) production, performance, and venue marketing across relevant B2C channels and platforms, including press and digital to acquire new audiences and increase recency and frequency of bookings, (2) optimising and increasing Box Office income through average selling price (ASP) and capacity growth, and (3) expanding and driving trading income with Head of Operations, managing the Rose brand and reaching new audiences for venue hires through B2B channels and café and bar offers. The Commercial Director works closely with the Artistic Director to develop creative marketing strategies for Rose Productions and supports the Development Director by delivering institutional marketing campaigns that increase contributed income.

Access the full Job Description here.

The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please send Lesley Rowden, Head of Operations, a short, written statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) setting out your suitability to the required skills and a CV.

Email: Lesley.Rowden@rosetheatre.org

In addition, please enclose a completed and  Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

If we need to make any adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process such as providing this information in a different format (eg hard copy, large print or text only version) please contact Lesley Rowden. You may send a video or audio (no more than 5 minutes) as an alternative to a written statement if this enables you to make an application.

Initial interviews will be held in early June with final interviews in the week of 22nd June 2026.

The Rose needs you! Managing a theatre is a team effort. As much as ours is a home to entertaining productions and events, it is a charity and a business - one that requires varied and practical perspectives as we work to ensure a healthy and strong organisation. 

If you have a passion for theatre and are looking for a way to support arts and culture in Kingston, consider joining our Board of Trustees. Board membership provides valuable opportunities to share your experience, provide counsel, and support our mission to entertain audiences, elevate artists, and empower community.

Rose Theatre Board Trustee - Role Description

Deadline for applications: Friday 15 May 2026 

To express your interest, please send a short, written statement via Lesley Rowden (Lesley.Rowden@rosetheatre.org). More details on how to apply are available in the role description.

In addition, please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and send to HR@rosetheatre.org. 

We're looking for new Casual Technicians to join us at the Rose for our upcoming programme of original productions, touring shows, live music, comedians and community events. We are looking for skilled Technicians to work alongside our in-house team. Professional experience and working knowledge of technical skills are essential.

If you are interested in casual work with us please email emma.sayers@rosetheatre.org with the following information:

- Your full name (& preferred pronouns).

- Your preference between Stage, Light and Sound.

- Your preferred email address for being notified of shifts.

- Any preferences in your availability e.g. “I work Mon-Fri so would only be available evenings/weekends”

- Do you require a permit to work in the UK?

- Feel free to also send a copy of your CV along with the information above.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over. We are unable to offer work experience placements backstage at this time

We are able to offer TMA on get-outs, and get-outs are first refusal to those crew who did the get-in for that show. It is PAYE and £12.48 per hour. We are also able to offer National Insurance contributions and holiday accrual for casual techs. Any work after 8 hours becomes time and a half. Sundays and Bank Holidays are double pay.

If you do not hear back from us please be sure to check your email's spam/junk folder.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our team of Volunteer Ushers who are the face of The Rose, and without whom we would not be able to operate.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Usher at the Rose, please see the Usher Role Description and contact Volunteers@rosetheatre.org for details.

Applicants must be 18+