The Scenic Painter will assist the Head of Scenic Art in producing scenic items to a high standard, and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the Paintshop.

As Scenic Painter you will take a hands‑on role in painting and texturing scenic elements, working to production and installation deadlines and occasionally supporting long or irregular hours when required. The role involves maintaining a safe, organised Paintshop, and supporting sustainability by developing and using environmentally conscious methods. You’ll also collaborate across departments assisting Construction or Props when needed, creating paint samples, sourcing materials, and working alongside freelance, student and apprentice colleagues—taking the lead where appropriate.

The successful candidate will bring experience of working in a busy scenic environment, the ability to produce high‑quality work, follow direction, work confidently from scale models and technical drawings, and apply solid knowledge of scenic tools, materials and techniques. They must demonstrate reliability under tight deadlines and show flexibility, adaptability and diligence. It’s a bonus if you’ve worked closely with designers, managed stock, collaborated across departments, or hold COSHH, Manual Handling or access‑equipment training, including experience of working at height.

Applications Close: Monday 1st June

Interview Dates: W/c 22nd June

Vacancies will generally close by the deadline, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible if they wish to be considered for the role. Any applications made after the deadline will not be considered.

• Contributory staff pension - 5% employee and 3% employer
• A day off for your birthday
• Free-to-use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
• We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.
  

Please read the job description carefully before starting your application to ensure that you meet all of the essential criteria and are able to provide evidence in your application to support these areas. Only relevant information will be considered when shortlisting candidates.

The Rep is a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to anyone who is D/deaf or has a disability for the post who meets the minimum criteria. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence (or could with reasonable support), as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.

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The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We foster a culture where all staff and volunteers are expected to report concerns regarding vulnerable individuals or the conduct of colleagues and others they encounter. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.

Job Title: Scenic Painter

Contract Type: Fixed term (ending 31 December 2026)

Pay: £25,406.75 per annum (Officer 4)

Hours: 31.2 hours per week (average 4 days a week)

Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata 

Location of Work: The Rep, Birmingham

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