Production Manager

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in Scotland is seeking a highly organized Production Manager to oversee opera productions in Glasgow. In this full-time role, you will manage delivery, budgets, and health and safety compliance, ensuring all projects are executed to the highest standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a strong understanding of production logistics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior production management role, ideally with opera experience.
• Strong understanding of scenic, costume and prop construction techniques.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation (IOSH certification desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of opera productions, concerts, and special projects.
• Oversee project budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate technical rehearsals and performances, ensuring high standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to join our Technical Department, based at the Scottish Opera Production Studios in Glasgow.

Hours: Full-time, permanent position, 39 hours per week (Monday–Friday), with additional hours as required

Location: Scottish Opera Production Studios, Glasgow (with travel to other venues as required)

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Deadline to apply: Monday 4 August 2025

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the largest performing arts organisation in Scotland. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to join our Technical Department, based at the Scottish Opera Production Studios in Glasgow.

About the Role:

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of both new and revival main-scale opera productions, concerts, production hires and special projects. You will coordinate design realisation, health and safety compliance, manufacture and technical touring requirements. You’ll work closely with creative teams, internal production departments, external suppliers, and freelance staff to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time, on budget, and safely.

When not acting as the primary Production Manager, you will support freelance production managers and assist with coordination across projects and teams, contributing to the smooth running of our Technical Department.

Key Responsibilities:

-Liaise with creative teams and internal departments to define and deliver technical and design requirements
-Coordinate the manufacture of scenic elements, costumes and props via in-house workshops and external suppliers
-Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
-Oversee technical rehearsals, get-ins, and performances, ensuring a high standard of presentation
-Support the Head of Production and freelance Production Managers across a range of Scottish Opera productions and commercial projects
-Champion sustainable practices in line with the Theatre Green Book

Person Specification:

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced individual who brings:

-At least 5 years’ experience in a senior production management role, ideally with opera experience
-Strong understanding of scenic, costume and prop construction techniques
-Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills
-Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD (or similar design software)
-Sound working knowledge of health and safety legislation (IOSH certification desirable)
-A clean driving licence

The deadline is Monday 04 August 2025 at 12:00.