Prop Maker at Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre is hiring a Prop Maker for its Festival 2027 season, which runs from April to October, on a fixed-term contract with lengths and start dates discussed at interview. The role supports visiting designers, creative staff and props supervisors in the creation, refurbishment and alteration of props and furniture, working from drawings, scale models and reference material.

Essential criteria include excellent skills in prop making, painting and finishing scenery and furniture in timber, metals, plastics and fabrics, upholstery, wood and metal working tools, casting and mould making, scenic art, experience of technical theatre in a producing environment and knowledge of health and safety.

Pay is £666.56 per week for 45 hours. To apply, send a CV and covering letter or video to the recruitment email given on the listing, quoting job reference 2610PM, by the closing date of 2 November 2026. Full details are on the CFT website.