Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment

ted; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Lead Casting Associate and Recruitment Lead to oversee the casting and recruitment of performers. This role involves managing auditions, sourcing talent, and maintaining relationships with industry professionals. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. The company offers competitive benefits including a pension, 25 days holiday, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Paid parental leave

Flexible working (office/remote)

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in casting or performer recruitment required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel frequently and work extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the full casting process from planning to completion.
• Source and evaluate performers to ensure strong fits for each project.
• Manage performer availabilities, offers, and contracts.

Skills

Professional experience in casting or performer recruitment

Strong understanding of performance disciplines

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Mac OS and MS Office

Education

Degree in Theatre, Dance, or related field

Tools

Casting platforms such as Spotlight and Airtable

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment

Reports To: Senior Director Talent Casting and Recruitment

Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday

Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Remote can be discussed

Other: Full Time

About RWS Global

RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more. RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.

About The Role

The Lead Casting Associate / Recruitment Lead plays a key role in the end-to-end casting and recruitment of performers across RWS projects. This includes sourcing, auditioning, and contracting dancers, singers, actors, and speciality talent for cruise lines, theme parks, theatrical productions, and other live entertainment experiences.

The successful candidate will have strong industry relationships, exceptional organisational skills, and a discerning eye for talent — both established and emerging. This position requires frequent travel, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Casting & Recruitment

• Support the full casting process from planning to completion, including posting breakdowns, reviewing submissions, scheduling, and running auditions.
• Source and evaluate performers across all disciplines — singers, dancers, actors, speciality acts — ensuring strong artistic and personality fits for each project.
• Conduct and support both open and invited auditions globally, as well as virtual auditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, managers, colleges, studios, and training programs to develop a strong talent pipeline.
• Identify and track emerging talent through outreach, research, and attendance at showcases and industry events.
• Manage performer availabilities, offers, and contracts, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Partner with internal teams (Artistic, Production, and Client Services) to ensure project casting aligns with creative and client expectations.

Administrative & Strategic Duties

• Coordinate audition logistics, including travel, staffing, venues, and scheduling.
• Support the development and implementation of annual audition and recruitment strategies.
• Create and maintain project budgets and contracts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor industry trends, platforms, and competitor activity to inform casting strategy.
• Ensure all recruitment and casting processes comply with company EEO, diversity, and inclusion policies.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of professional experience in casting or performer recruitment (experience with cruise lines, theatre, theme parks, or live entertainment preferred).
• Strong understanding of performance disciplines, dance styles, and vocal techniques.
• Existing network of agents, performers, and industry professionals a plus.
• Proven experience managing auditions, coordinating schedules, and communicating with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel), and casting platforms such as Spotlight and Airtable.
• A proactive, organized, and personable approach with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Degree in Theatre, Dance, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extra hours when required.

Company Benefits

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

Please Note

While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

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 it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.

So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.