LEGOLAND Windsor Stage Manager

RWS Global; Windsor, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global production company is looking for a Stage Manager at LEGOLAND® Windsor from September 24 to November 2, 2025. This role involves show calling, managing safety during live performances, and supporting cast wellbeing. Applicants should have stage management experience, be able to swim, and be comfortable with special effects. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions. Salary is £130 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience stage managing live performance, ideally in a theme park, outdoor, or stunt-based setting.
• Comfortable operating special effects, including pyrotechnics or flame effects (training will be provided).
• Experience working with costumed characters and managing quick changes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call all live stunt shows, coordinating cues for audio, action, and special effects.
• Assist cast with quick changes, particularly for costumed character performers.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed during performances.

Skills

Swimming

Stage management

Special effects operation

Excellent communication

Organization

Education

First Aid certification

Job description

RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom designed as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry.

Established in 2003, RWS Global was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard‑working team.

We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Raise Your Experience.

Job Description

Stage Manager – Seasonal, LEGOLAND® Windsor (September 24 – November 2 , 2025) – Salary: £130 per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Show Calling & Technical Support: Call all live stunt shows, coordinating cues for audio, action, and special effects.
• Stunts Management:
  • Stage combat
  • Diving / falling into water from a 9‑meter platform.
  • Acro (including trampoline use).
  • Jet ski use on water, including a performer jumping onto the back of a moving jet ski.
  • Falling into water (not from height).
  • Operate the live fireball flame effect and ensure safety compliance at all times.
• Maintain situational awareness during live performance, including dynamic elements like water stunts and guest proximity.
• Backstage & Performer Support: Assist cast with quick changes, particularly for costumed character performers in mascot‑style suits; provide general backstage support to ensure safe and efficient transitions and readiness.
• Company & Cast Management: Act as on‑site Company Manager, supporting cast wellbeing, managing breaks, scheduling covers, and maintaining team morale; conduct daily check‑ins with performers and report incidents, injuries, or concerns.
• Client Liaison & Reporting: Serve as the primary RWS representative on‑site, communicating with LEGOLAND's Entertainment team; submit Daily Operational Reports (DORs) covering performance notes, attendance, technical issues, and guest feedback.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all safety protocols are followed during performances, particularly in relation to fire effects, diving, and wet surfaces; participate in and enforce daily pre‑show checks and risk assessments; liaise with park teams to test water chemical levels, wind speeds, stage maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be able to swim.
• Proven experience stage managing live performance, ideally in a theme park, outdoor, or stunt‑based setting.
• Comfortable operating special effects, including pyrotechnics or flame effects (training will be provided).
• Excellent communicator, calm under pressure, and highly organized.
• Experience working with costumed characters and managing quick changes preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• First Aid certification required; knowledge of show health and safety practices is a plus.
• Client‑facing, high‑visibility role in a live entertainment environment.

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.