Production and Theatre Manager

Production and Theatre Manager

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Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

• Contract length:
  Permanent
• Working weeks:
  Full time, all year round
• Working hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the Ryan Theatre, including evenings and weekends.
• Salary:
  Please contact the recruitment team for salary information.

The Production and Theatre Manager will play a central role in managing the planning, coordination and technical delivery of the busy theatre programme. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of disciplines – from managing all production requirements, including equipment, theatre spaces, and health and safety, to line managing production support staff and contractors, and overseeing maintenance, refurbishments and upgrades.

You will also support the education and supervision of pupils developing their drama skills and collaborate with internal departments, suppliers and external organisations.

• Proven track record of working in a theatre venue at managerial level on artistic events.
• Significant experience in theatre production and a high level of knowledge of sound and technical equipment.
• Ability to create a supportive and stretching environment for your team and students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, tactful, approachable manner and ability to positively influence others.
• Pragmatic approach, sound judgement, risk minimisation and effective financial/resource management.

• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Automatic enrolment in the School's pension scheme
• Use of the School's sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym and running track
• Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us  believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete; this process takes on average a month. Please plan accordingly.