Production manager

Job description

Production manager (repertory theatre) B

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Production Managers are responsible for the planning and physical realisation of each production, reporting to the Producer (creative team/ design/ scheduling) and General Manager (finances/ contracts/ health & safety), and working closely with the Technical Manager (health & safety/ theatre maintenance/ construction). Sets are usually built on site.

to organise the costing, purchase and delivery of all production materials and their construction
to manage and strictly control the production budget as set by the General Manager, abiding by the company’s financial systems
to liaise with and support the director and designers engaged by the theatre
to plan and produce detailed production schedules following our template, in consultation with the Producer and Technical Manager and taking into account the availability and needs of the production’s creative team
to ensure strict adherence to schedules and deadlines
to be jointly responsible, with the Technical Manager, for ensuring that the design complies with licensing and health and safety regulations, that the theatre is always a safe working environment and that all persons follow the theatre’s health and safety policy and procedures; to complete appropriate risk assessments following our templates for each production in liaison with the Technical Manager
to organise and lead regular production meetings
to book all set builders, painters/scenic artists and crew in liaison with the Producer and Technical Manager
to organise transportation for the production in liaison with the Technical Manager
to oversee the fit up and strike of the set, and to take a hands-on role throughout production week
to be available throughout the run of the production to deal with any matters arising
to act always in the best interests of the theatre

PERSON SPECIFICATION

theatre production management experience
superb management and communication skills
excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
experience of working with small, tight budgets and bringing projects in within budget
excellent contacts for realisation of set design
first aid at work certificate and/or formal Health & Safety training
up to date knowledge of health & safety law and excellent working practice, including experience of producing detailed risk assessments
flexible approach to working hours