Apprentice - Prop Maker
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Company: The National Theatre
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Location: LONDON, SE1 9PX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £30,784.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000029891
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Application Deadline Date: 16/06/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm, with 1 hour for lunch Additional hours may be required.
Brief Description
The Props Workshop makes props for the National Theatre’s shows and events.The apprentice will primarily be working on furniture props, but a wider supporting skill set will be taught.
Full job description available : https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/skills-centre/apprenticeships/
Training to be Provided
At Webs Training Ltd in
- You will study a Level 2 Standard as a Furniture Making Operative
- You will also be required to produce a portfolio as part of your course, which the NT will support you with
- ·Webs Training Ltd are based at The Poplars, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2PD
Future Prospects
As a skilled prop maker, we would expect there to be good opportunities for further work in the sector on finishing.
Visit https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/skills-centre/apprenticeships/ for full job description, requirements and further career ideas.
Vacancy Detail
- Under the direction of NT Staff, make, repair, and refurbish a wide range of furniture props, as well as experiencing a wider set of prop making skills. Working from designs, working drawings, and models, and with instructions from Designers, Production Managers, Workshop Supervisors and the Props Workshop Manager and senior props staff
- Attend dress rehearsals of shows that you have worked on
- Work to agreed deadlines, consulting at all times with the Props Workshop Manager
- Work on stage when required, installing, and repairing props and set dressing
- Participate in safety checks, and weekly planning meetings
- Maintain high standards of operations and good housekeeping in the workshop
- Participate in the provision of a safe working environment, acting within the company’s Health & Safety policy at all times
- Participate in other training as necessary and appropriate, including visiting other workplaces on placement
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Props Workshop Manager, or the Workforce Development Manager
- You will be supported at the NT by a dedicated team
Other Information
- Ability to follow Health and Safety requirements and un derstand why they are important
- Willing to travel to college
- Interst in sustainable theatre
- Full job description available : https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/skills-centre/apprenticeships/