Theatre and Production Manager

HARROW SCHOOL; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Camden Town is seeking a Theatre and Production Manager to oversee the daily operation of the Theatre and manage its busy production program. The ideal candidate will have significant theatre production experience and a strong understanding of technical processes. This role offers a supportive environment to nurture creativity among students and staff.

Benefits

free lunch

free parking

automatic enrolment in the pension scheme

use of sports facilities

subsidised membership of clubs

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in a theatre venue at managerial level.
• Significant experience in theatre production.
• High level of knowledge of sound and technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and supervision of the Theatre.
• Manage the planning and coordination of theatre programs.
• Create a supportive environment for students and staff.

Skills

theatre production

sound and technical equipment

strong written and verbal communication skills

team management

Job description

You will take overall responsibility for the daily operation and supervision of the Theatre, ensuring it is well-managed, safe, and supportive of high-quality creative work by staff and students. The role: The Theatre and Production Manager will play a central role in managing the planning, coordination and technical delivery of the busy theatre programme.

Responsibilities and Requirements

This role will suit a candidate with a proven track record of working in a theatre venue at managerial level on artistic events, with significant experience in theatre production and a high level of knowledge of sound and technical equipment. You will relish the opportunity to create a supportive and stretching environment for your team and students, to maximise the potential of what they can achieve and build on the School's impressive reputation for ground-breaking school drama productions.

Using your thorough understanding of the theatre's creative and technical processes, you will apply your pragmatic approach and sound judgment to recommend ways of working that are practical, minimise risk and manage finances/resources effectively. Your strong written and verbal communication skills, tactful, approachable manner and ability to positively influence others will enable you to build strong professional relationships throughout the School at all levels of seniority.

About the School

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys aged 13 to 18 study at Harrow and live in the School's 12 boarding Houses. The School's Ryan Theatre seats over 300 people and is equipped to industry standards, staging an ambitious and diverse range of productions consistently drawing on the creativity and skill of our talented theatre production staff team.

Benefits

• free lunch
• free parking
• automatic enrolment in the School's pension scheme
• use of the School's sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track
• subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs

Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended. Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.