Production Manager

Shakespeare’s Globe is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to oversee the planning, coordination and execution of new theatre productions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in theatre production, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within our busy repertory system. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of our productions to the highest standard, with a  strong focus on sustainability.

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The role:

• The Production Manager will work closely with the Head of Production to ensure delivery of our productions, events and operations, with a strong focus on sustainability. They will collaborate with creative teams from inception to final performance to achieve high production values in our two iconic venues. A key aspect of this role is creative problem solving, ensuring that any challenges are met with innovative and practical solutions that achieve the artistic vision.
• They will support the smooth running of the wider Production Department, liaising with Heads of Production Departments to ensure work is planned, budgeted and resourced appropriately to deliver our busy repertory seasons.
• Together with the Head of Production Operations, they will ensure shows and production activities are carried out in compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice

The skills:

We’re looking for someone with proven production management experience, delivering new productions to a high standard, considering budget and timescale. The person in post will have the ability to manage practical risk management in performance with good knowledge of relevant theatre Health and Safety Legislation. The ideal candidate will be practical, proactive with a hands-on approach, someone with an good understanding of theatre craft cross all around of production; rigging, stage management and props. We’re looking for a Production Manager who possesses creative problem solving skills, who can influence sustainability in a practical manner and can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines. For the full person specification and an outline of the role description, please see the attached document to the main advert on our jobs page.