Theatre Production & Casting Coordinator

COLCHESTER MERCURY THEATRE; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on food and drink in café bar

Staff season-ticket loan

Ticket allocation for Mercury events

Discounted staff menu

Job summary

Colchester Mercury Theatre is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Senior Producer and Producers in the efficient creation and running of productions and visiting company projects. The role focuses on administrative and operational support to the Artistic Director and Producers, helping run the Producing and Production departments on a day‑to‑day basis.

The successful candidate will manage casting logistics, create and update production information in Artifax, liaise with agents and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with creative teams and providing administrative support.
• Excellent project management and administrative skills.
• Experience of managing contracts and dealing with actors/agents.
• Experience of financial monitoring and budgeting within a producing department.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety policies for theatre productions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Producers with casting, rehearsal room bookings, and actor liaison.
• Update Artifax with production information and schedules.
• Liaise with agents, creatives, and visiting company personnel.
• Distribute production details and welcome packs to actors and creatives.
• Record minutes for Production and Programme Ops meetings.
• Book chaperones for child performers and obtain licenses where required.
• Process DBS checks for freelancers and support wardrobe finance administration.
• Support with booking and scheduling for design and production meetings.
• Contribute to reporting and file maintenance for the Producing department.

Skills

Project management

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Artifax software

Job description

Colchester Mercury Theatre is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Senior Producer and Producers in the efficient creation and running of productions and visiting company projects. The role focuses on administrative and operational support to the Artistic Director and Producers, helping run the Producing and Production departments on a day‑to‑day basis.

The successful candidate will manage casting logistics, create and update production information in Artifax, liaise with agents and