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Working at the Mercury

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, parental or caring status, or age.

Where posts are graded at the National Minimum Wage of National Living Wage, we pay the highest amount of National Living Wage (intended for people aged 25+) irrespective of age.

Benefits:

  • We operate an automatic enrolment pension scheme
  • We offer an interest free season ticket loan
  • We encourage attendance at in house productions with an allocation of tickets for our team (subject to availability and our ticket policy)
  • Discount on drink and food in the café bar.
  • Access to the discounted staff menu.
  • Discount on selected Creative Engagement activities and workshops.

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We are proud to be a Forces Friendly employer. We are currently the only theatre in the country to be recognised on the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have held our silver award since 2016 and work hard to support, nurture and value the large garrison community we have in our town. We pride ourselves on flexible working, supporting working parents and their family’s changing situations, and nurturing talent in individuals from all backgrounds and experience.

We are also a strategic partner with PiPA, who campaign to enable and empower parents, carers and employers to achieve sustainable change in attitude and practices in order to attract, support and retain a more diverse and flexible workforce. We are always happy to discuss solutions that allow people to balance their caring responsibilities with their working lives.Essex Family Friendly Employer 1

We’ve been accredited as a Family Friendly Employer by Essex County Council. We promote a positive culture and attitude towards different ways of working. The Mercury have family friendly policies and practices enabling parents and carers to thrive in the workplace. To find out more click here.

Open Vacancies

Development Officer

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We’re creative, collaborative, kind, energetic and friendly – come join our brilliant team in this new role!

We believe in the power of creativity to connect the amazing communities that surround us. Our goal is to boost creativity in the East of England by providing the people in our region with everyday opportunities to be artistic and innovative.

This brand new, full time role is vital to the Mercury’s fundraising activities and our ability to deliver our charitable aims. We are looking for an officer who is confident speaking about our productions, community activities and talent programmes, can write compelling copy, and enjoys event planning.

To find out more, download the candidate pack, and apply by 10:00am on Friday, 5 April 2024.

If you like being part of a friendly, creative team in a building where amazing things happen, come join us!

The Mercury Theatre is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity in the staff team and family friendly working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply Now

Finance Officer

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We are looking for an ambitious Finance Officer with experience of payroll management to join our team.

This is an exciting chance to utilise your existing skills and gain great experience in a busy environment with the possibility of merging this with studying for your AAT qualification.

The Mercury produces and presents and eclectic mix of productions and a creative engagement programmes that deliver high quality, relevant, inclusive and accessible opportunities connecting communities with cultural activity.

For more information and how to apply download the candidate pack.  Submit your application via the link in the pack by 10:00am on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

The Mercury Theatre is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity in the staff team and family friendly working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply Now

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