Senior Theatre Production & Operations Manager

ArtsHub Australia Pty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JWP Produces and General Managers productions of all scales in the West End, on tour in the UK and Internationally. The General Manager will be at the heart of productions and lead all operational, financial, and managerial areas.

The General Manager will be the senior point of contact for all personnel working on their appointed production/s and will ensure that their production/s are delivered to the highest creative standards, within budget, and with a positive working culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in theatre general management, producing or management.
• Strong leadership with 1-2 years of managing production teams.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of theatre union agreements.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, contracts, and HR processes, and liaising with unions, agents, and financial partners.
• Experience solving problems and leading teams under pressure.
• Ability to respond to matters in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to maintain strong relationships with a wide range of partners.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in contract negotiations and financial management.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining an inclusive and positive work environment.
• Proactive, can-do attitude, with a calm, patient and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational, financial, and managerial areas of productions.
• Work closely with Jamie and the Senior Leadership Team and alongside creative teams, co-producers and production teams.
• Support and line manage a general management team consisting of an Associate/Assistant General Manager and Production Assistant.
• Ensure that productions are delivered to the highest creative standards, within budget, and with a positive working culture.

Job description

JWP Produces and General Managers productions of all scales in the West End, on tour in the UK and Internationally. The General Manager will be at the heart of productions and lead all operational, financial, and managerial areas.

The General Manager will be the senior point of contact for all personnel working on their appointed production/s and will ensure that their production/s are delivered to the highest creative standards, within budget, and with a positive working culture.