Stage Manager

The Barbican; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural venue in London is seeking a highly motivated Senior Stage Manager to manage the stage team and deliver world-class events. The role requires extensive stage management experience, an understanding of the music industry, and the ability to liaise with artists and clients effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing all staging requirements and managing a team in a dynamic concert environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant stage management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the music industry and creative processes.
• Proven experience in a senior stage role in an arts venue.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage an experienced team of stage managers and assistants.
• Ensure all events are appropriately staffed and staged.
• Oversee the safety and upkeep of the Concert Hall and stage.

Skills

Stage management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Budget management

Health & Safety legislation

Education

BA (Hons) Stage Management or equivalent

Tools

Stage equipment knowledge

Sound and lighting knowledge

Job description

Overview

Responsible for a multi-skilled stage team, the Senior Stage Manager will ensure that all events are appropriately staffed; all staging requirements from the Music and Business Events departments are met throughout all rehearsals, recordings, performances and commercial events in the Concert Hall and offsite. The post holder will line-manage an experienced team of Stage & Deputy Stage Managers and Stage Assistants. Additional responsibilities encompass the long-term provision and safety of stage equipment and furniture, and the spatial maintenance and upkeep of the Concert Hall auditorium, stage and all associated backstage areas in conjunction with Senior Technical Manager and with support from the Stage Manager. Weekend and evening work is required on occasions for this role.

The Barbican Music department is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Senior Stage Manager to manage the stage team and to deliver world-class events in the Concert Hall and associated areas, onsite and offsite.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage an experienced team of Stage & Deputy Stage Managers and Stage Assistants.
• Ensure that all events are staffed and staging requirements from the Music and Business Events departments are met throughout rehearsals, recordings, performances and commercial events.
• Oversee long-term provision and safety of stage equipment and furniture, and the spatial maintenance and upkeep of the Concert Hall auditorium, stage and all associated backstage areas in conjunction with the Senior Technical Manager and with support from the Stage Manager.

Qualifications

• Relevant stage management qualification or equivalent experience e.g. three-year BA (Hons) Stage Management or BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Performing Arts (Production).
• An extensive knowledge of the music industry, both classical and contemporary, and a thorough understanding of all the creative processes of music-making and knowledge of business events requirements.
• Ability to identify and secure staffing and resources needed for each performance.
• Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary arts venue, major music venue or an events company in a senior stage role.
• Excellent knowledge of stage equipment and ability to select and hire suitable equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of the Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe working practices and ability to identify and resolve Health and Safety issues.
• Understanding of sound, lighting, recording, video screening etc.

You Must Demonstrate

• Extensive stage management and line management experience in a Concert Hall environment (permanent staff and casuals, working across disciplines).
• Experience of liaising on regular basis with artists, commercial business clients, creative practitioners, producers and "Associate Partners" to include the LSO, the BBCSO, Academy of Ancient Music Associates, Serious and Darbar Festival.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and maintaining budgets.
• Proven track record of project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries to achieve positive outcomes.