Assistant Manager, Production

ted; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company based in Milton Keynes is looking for an Assistant Manager, Production to support its Production Management team. The ideal candidate will coordinate logistics, documentation, and vendor relations for various productions. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, communication between teams, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have a degree in a related field with at least 2 years of experience in live entertainment production. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Paid parental leave

Flexible working (office/remote)

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Degree in Theater Production/Management or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of live entertainment production coordination or project management experience.
• Familiarity with show documentation such as run of show and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination of multiple live entertainment experience productions.
• Manage venue bookings, rehearsal facilities, purchasing, shipping and logistics.
• Create and track purchase orders, invoices, expense reports, and budget reporting.

Skills

Degree in Theater Production/Management

2+ years of live entertainment production coordination

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with operations management tools

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education

Degree in Theater Production/Management or related field

Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Project

Asana

Airtable

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Production

Reports To: Director, Production | Land Production

Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU

Other: Full Time

About RWS Global

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, and a leading force in the themed entertainment industry, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more, offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations.

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager, Production supports the Production Management team through coordination of logistics, documentation, communication, resource monitoring and reporting, logistics support and vendor coordination for productions throughout the US, UK and EMEA/APAC regions. This role requires a detail‑oriented manager with experience supporting world‑class live entertainment experiences and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Support day‑to‑day coordination of multiple live entertainment experience productions and projects in the US, UK and EMEA/APAC. Track calendars, deliverables, and deadlines; maintain resource status reports. Schedule and document production meetings, manage agendas and distribute meeting notes. Coordinate resource planning for production installs, rehearsals and hand‑off to park operations.
• Production Logistics and Coordination: Manage venue bookings, rehearsal facilities, purchasing, shipping and logistics of supplies and production assets; coordinate cast/crew travel.
• Budget and Procurement: Create and track purchase orders, invoices and expense reports. Support budget reporting, reconciliation and tracking. Liaise with procurement, vendors and subcontractors on scheduling, processing and fulfillment. Coordinate inventories of production assets including scenic, props, wardrobe/costumes, audio, lighting and special effects.
• Cross‑team Communication: Act as central communication hub between Production, Creative, Technical, Operations and client teams. Support process improvements through procedural documentation and new roll‑outs.
• Flexible Schedule: Projects may require extended hours, weekends, holidays and international travel.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Theater Production/Management, Technical Theater, Theme Park Management or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of live entertainment production coordination or project management experience.
• Familiarity with show documentation such as run of show, script management and production schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with operations management tools (Wrike, Microsoft Project, Asana, Airtable, Google Docs/Sheets).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Character Attributes

• Strong communicator, highly organized, detail‑oriented, team‑oriented.
• Proactive problem solver, decisive, adaptable, professional attitude.
• Resourceful, time management, ethical and professional.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
• Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
• Computer (Mac/Windows)
• Company Phone Program
• Flexible working (office/remote)
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
• Childcare Support Policy
• Employer Sponsored Vision Program

Diversity And Inclusion Statement

DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE. Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value, promote, protect and hire diversity. All differences are welcome. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self‑expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, reputation and achievements. So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.