Stage Manager

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Stage Manager

Department: Ents & Leisure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Matthew Bushell

Description

About the Role

This managerial role will include supervising and supporting the technical team, creating and providing detailed show reports, which will involve creating stage plans and schedules for the technical support team to ensure smooth running of day/evening entertainments. You will also run technical and dress rehearsals alongside the director, liaising with all parties involved with the production and entertainment leadership team.

You will act as security personnel to safeguard equipment and performers. Please be aware that you will be lifting and carrying equipment and sets (including the unloading and loading of vehicles) and ensuring the correct storage and regular maintenance of scenery and scenic properties, while following and implementing health and safety procedures.

Additionally, you will ensure all shows are consistently delivered to a high standard in line with the Butlins brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise and support the technical team.
2. Create and provide detailed show reports.
3. Develop stage plans and schedules for the technical support team.
4. Run technical and dress rehearsals.
5. Liaise with all parties involved in production.
6. Act as security for equipment and performers.
7. Lift and carry equipment and sets.
8. Ensure proper storage and maintenance of scenery and properties.
9. Implement health and safety procedures.
10. Deliver shows to a high standard.

We are looking for an experienced stage manager to deep dive into this role. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within the entertainments industry, technical procedures, and systems, along with stage management and leadership experience, leading to excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You should be creative, able to work to deadlines, use your own initiative, and be a team player. This role needs someone flexible, passionate, and enthusiastic about all our entertainment.