Production Manager

Job Summary The Production Manager will manage all of Storyhouse’s home produced work both in the main Storyhouse building at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre (GPOAT). This is a 6 month fixed term contract commencing in June 25. Job Description Plan and manage, to the highest standards, the production and technical aspects of our produced shows (Storyhouse Originals) Work across multiple shows simultaneously Lead and manage the Production Department, its staff and resources Manage the production budget Contract a construction team to build and install sets both…

Job Summary

The Production Manager will manage all of Storyhouse’s home produced work both in the main Storyhouse building at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre (GPOAT). This is a 6 month fixed term contract commencing in June 25.

Job Description

Plan and manage, to the highest standards, the production and technical aspects of our produced shows (Storyhouse Originals)

Work across multiple shows simultaneously

Lead and manage the Production Department, its staff and resources

Manage the production budget

Contract a construction team to build and install sets both in Storyhouse and at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, adhering to the designs within a set timescale whilst keeping within budget

Work closely with the Producer and Production Designer to achieve and support the organisation’s artistic work, whilst also working closely with the Head of Technical to ensure these artistic wants are carried out safely

Work with the technical department to realise both Storyhouse Originals and, where necessary, other work within Storyhouse

Job Requirements

At least two years’ experience in either Production or Stage Management or a technical theatre role

Experience working in a busy arts environment

Experience of working with and managing freelance creative staff, production staff and stage managers

Experience of using CAD

Experience of working on proscenium arch, thrust and outdoor stage (desirable)

An understanding of equal opportunity and cultural diversity issues in the delivery of our services

First Aid qualification (desirable)

Knowledge of set construction and technical equipment and production related health and safety

Driving license up to 3.5T

Timber and metal construction

Excellent numerical skills and proven skills of managing budgets and strong IT skills

Job Responsibilities

Obtain quotes from set builders following the model box sharings in order to work with the Producer and Production Designer to realise the design within budget

Collate, and where necessary create, technical drawings for each production

Oversee productions budgets and coordinate all interested parties to ensure that projects are delivered to budget

Plan, budget and schedule all get-ins and get-outs for all productions, both at Storyhouse and Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Work with the Producer and Production Designer to set and maintain the production standards for the artistic work across the season

Prepare and manage production finances; these include staffing costs, production expenditure, equipment maintenance and renewals, and petty cash

Act as the Health and Safety Officer for the productions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and maintaining an appropriate Health and Safety Policy at all times