Production Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Manager to lead and support theatre operations at the ADC Theatre. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a historic venue while fostering an inclusive environment for student and amateur theatre makers. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre management, ensuring high-quality productions and training opportunities. If you're passionate about the arts and eager to make a difference in a vibrant theatre community, this position is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly and supportive environment for visiting teams.
• Support and encourage high-quality productions and training opportunities.

Job description

The Executive Committee of the ADC Theatre wishes to appoint a new Production Manager starting from 01 September 2025.

The ADC Theatre is a department of the University of Cambridge and is the oldest University playhouse in the country. The Theatre's aim is to provide a well-equipped and safe environment in which all building users can enjoy, learn about and become involved in different aspects of theatre, while presenting professional standard productions.

The aim of the Production Manager is to provide a friendly and supportive environment for visiting teams to experience all aspects of theatre. To support and encourage ambitious, achievable and high-quality productions, as well as offer training opportunities for student and amateur theatre makers. In line with the ADC Theatre's aims, this role provides an opportunity for the holder to gain experience in the management of a venue and to learn about all aspects of theatre operation.

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months from 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Offers of appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. There is the possibility for the contract to be renewed for a second year after the probation period.

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For further information about this role or the application process, please contact Olivia Wheeler, the Theatre Manager, by email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01223 359547.

Shortlisted candidates should expect to be invited to an interview during the week beginning Monday 19 May 2025. The ADC Theatre works to a tight timetable, and regret that we are unable to accommodate variations to our interview schedule.

Please quote reference XA45814 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.