We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Projects Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week), playing a key role in delivering a wide range of events and projects to support UK musical theatre writers and showcase new work. The role includes running member events and digital livestreams plus collaborating on the production of major initiatives like the BEAM showcase and the Stiles + Drewe Prize. It provides an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within the new musical theatre community.
Location: One of our office bases in either London or Birmingham. Travel to the other base will be required approximately once per month for meetings and events.
Contract: Fixed term 18 months, ideally to start in November 2025
Hours: 24 per week (3 full days or spread over more days)
Closing date for applications: 10am Thursday 16th October 2025. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
If you need this information in any other format or have additional requirements for your application, please contact martin@mercurymusicals.com / 020 3951 7961.
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Executive Director (maternity cover) to lead the organisation through a 13-month period from early 2026. This part-time leadership role is ideal for someone with strong experience in management, fundraising and the UK arts and charity sectors. You will work closely with the Board and staff team to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation, lead on fundraising, oversee a programme of initiatives and help shape the next phase of MMD’s development.
Location: The MMD base at Birmingham Hippodrome. Some travel to London and other cities will be required.
Contract: Fixed term 13 months, January 2026 to February 2027
Hours: 24 per week (3 full days or spread over more days).
Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 22nd October 2025. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
If you need this information in any other format or have additional requirements for your application, please contact natalia@mercurymusicals.com / 020 3951 7961.
MMD is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer. We recognise that the provision of equal opportunities in our recruitment and activities will benefit the organisation. We also recognise that diversity within our membership, staff and activities will make a valuable contribution towards the development of the artform we support, pushing creative boundaries and ensuring that the greatest possible range of voices is reflected in the work created.
We welcome applications for staff roles regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. If you require job information in a different format or have any additional requirements during the recruitment process, please get in touch at the information above.
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