Stage Manager

Butlin's; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in the UK is seeking a Stage Manager to oversee the smooth delivery of technical entertainment, coordinating LX/AV/Sound/Stage teams and ensuring performances run to brief.

You will lead training and development of the technical support team, support visiting artistes, and ensure shows are delivered to a high standard across venues.

This role covers 40 hours a week across family breaks, Big Weekenders and corporate events, with focus on process improvement and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering live entertainment shows.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational ability.
• Willing to work across flexible shifts and 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate training of the technical support team.
• Oversee delivery of stage/AV/LX/audio across venues.
• Liaise with visiting artistes and on-stage performance content.
• Ensure shows meet quality standards and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with Technical Manager and support teams on maintenance.

Skills

Live entertainment delivery

Strong communication

Relationship building

Detail oriented

Flexibile working

Job description

Butlin’s has been creating wonderful holiday memories since 1936. An integral part of this has always been our fantastic entertainment. The Stage Manager will help to oversee the consistent smooth running of the technical entertainment delivery, including coordinating the LX/AV/Sound/Stage teams that sit within this.

About The Role

You will be leading, co-ordinating/implementing training and development of the technical support team, in the areas of STAGE/AV/LX/AUDIO and be liaising with stage based performance content to ensure it is delivered as directed and produced.

You will be welcoming, supporting and delivering support for visiting Artistes and acts on stage and in their dressing room environments along side co-ordinating, planning and delivering day to day running and operation of venues. You will spend time ensuring all shows are consistently delivered to a high standard and ensure there is a continuous evaluation of the quality of the technical delivery in all fields AUDIO/STAGE/LX/AV and work with the team to have all Technical specifications and documentation kept up to date.

Working with other Stage Managers, Support Stage Manager, the Technical Manager and Technical support teams to create the correct atmosphere through AUDIO/LX/AV and STAGE visuals for Big Weekender, family breaks and corporate events. You will work with the others to implement systems, processes and procedures for the upkeep and maintenance of all technical equipment specific to venues and the resort as a whole and keep accurate back ups of all files and show media.

This role will develop alongside the Technical Manager a robust cover programme for the operation of shows and create effective development and succession planning for technical team development in all fields of STAGE/AV/AUDIO/LX

About You

For this role you should have previous experience in the delivery of live entertainment shows, be a strong communicator with an ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

You should be innovative with an ability to identify areas for improvement and implement ways to enhance processes and increase knowledge, skills and experiences within the team along with a keen eye for detail, always ensuring the area is adhering to all company procedures, best practises and brand guidelines.

You should be happy to be flexible for working patterns as our Stage Manager will be able to work across our family breaks, Big Weekenders and corporate events as this role covers 40 hours a week on a wide variety of shifts.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!