Production Manager with Deputy Technical Manager Responsibilities
Our client are a busy and growing team building a new theatre which opened in February 2022.
They aim to be a transformative venue. Their location on Coldharbour Lane puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.
Their vision is to create the world they want to imagine.They will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.
Their mission is to create safe spaces for our community to connect, create and enjoy.
Community members and artists at various stages of their journey will join us to create and share honest, challenging, and innovative work that propels theatre towards a more inclusive global society.
Their commitment to building a strong connection with their community is reflected in their core values:
1. Always be welcoming to their international community
2. Be radical and progressive in our thinking and activities
3. Be collaborative in their ambitions
4. nurturing new relationships locally, and beyond Brixton
5. Most importantly, always celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments!
Purpose of the role
The Production Manager plays a key role in delivering all aspects of the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations on time and within budget.
The role works closely with the Head of Technical, Production and Building services, Senior Producer, and Events team in scheduling, and delivering all technical and production services for all events and activities across their programme.
The Production Manager engages directly with creative teams, event clients, production companies and others, and leads their teams to use their expertise collaboratively and creatively to advise, support and deliver all technical and production services.
Responsibilities
PRODUCTION
* Efficient and quality realisation of all their productions, Co-Productions, visiting productions and events on time and within agreed budgets
* Collaborate with directors, creative artists and colleagues across the creative process to deliver their artistic vision, and ensure this positive collaborative culture is embedded across all production departments
* Lead their production team to deliver high quality production values across the range of the theatre's work
* Work closely with creative teams to realise their vision and designs, on time and in budget, maximising the use of their resources to ensure high production standards are always upheld
* Ensure designers are briefed on in-house creative options, budgets, staffing, licensing and health and safety requirements
* Schedule and chair all relevant production and design meetings
* Oversee an accurate costing process to ensure all shows can be delivered on budget, using the time and personnel available
* Produce production schedules and manage the production period from fit up to press night
* Ensure attendance across fit up, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews and press night, and that production notes sessions are run, and notes actioned in a timely fashion
* Ensure show risk assessments are produced prior to the start of technical rehearsals and updated as needed
* Where appropriate work with freelance Production Managers to ensure that all production elements can be delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes and within the artistic vision and values
* Work with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to inform production budgets and schedules across each season
* Deputise for the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services as required.
* Manage production budgets for the Theatre's own work, agreeing resources with the Senior Producer
* Keep accurate records and forecast against budgets
* Oversee the recruitment of freelance show staff, to ensure shows are fully staffed
* Liaison with visiting companies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of their technical services within agreed parameters and budget
* To be responsible for the organisation and recording of regular production meetings and to ensure the communication of decisions made
* To ensure production risk assessments are carried out and acted upon.
* To ensure productions comply with current licensing requirements, such as fire regulations.
* To ensure production information is disseminated to the relevant other departments and external stakeholders, such as PRS.
* To be responsible for technical and production assessments of potential touring venues, both in the UK and abroad, undertaking recce visits as necessary.
* To manage all aspects of touring logistics for their productions.
* To ensure all technical information is available for touring venues in plenty of time.
* To ensure the communication of technical and financial parameters regarding tours to Creative Teams, Technical HODs and the Senior Management Team.
VISITING COMPANIES & EVENTS
* To oversee the liaison between visiting companies and production departments over the provision of all technical services and facilities required.
* To be responsible for technical management and organisation of other presentations including hires and special events
* In conjunction with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to liaise with visiting companies to ensure the presentation of Visiting Companies work is of the highest technical quality.
CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
* To production manage the performance elements of the creative engagement programme.
* To ensure the participation of production staff in all appropriate engagement activities
MANAGEMENT
* With the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services, line management of the production team including recruitment, appraisals, performance management and professional development in accordance with their policies
* Ensure design and creative deadlines are met for in-house Productions and Co-Productions and that the Creative teams are aware of these deadlines at the start of the Design process.
* Ensure the Production Department adheres to current legislation and guidelines in respect of but not limited to, European Working Time Directive, ABTT codes of practice, CDM/HSE regulations, BECTU and Equity agreements.
* Ensure production areas are suitably maintained, managed and risk assessed
* Oversee weekly rotas ensuring full cover and cost effectiveness
* Work closely with the Creative Engagement team to support the delivery of their work on stage, and their technical training programme
HEALTH & SAFETY
* Ensure all production activity adheres to CDM and HSE regulations and does not invalidate their codes of practice
* Keep abreast of current developments in health and safety and ensure production team compliance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and their policies
GENERAL
* To manage time effectively meeting deadlines as directed by the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services.
* Attendance at read-throughs, rehearsals, staff meetings as required
* Maintain a working knowledge of their wider artistic programme, including its Creative Engagement and hire activities
* Participate actively as a member of the Production Team
* Attend and contribute to staff meetings and/or training sessions
* Maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation
* To adhere to all their policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and environmental policies
* To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the quality of the work or their reputation
* To be familiar with and abide by all their Policies including, but not limited to, their Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety Policy
* To represent the theatre at events, conferences and meetings etc
* Occasional travel to performances outside Stratford East, or rehearsals in London or elsewhere as required
* To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post
* Self-motivated and pro-active approach
* Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
* An interest in and commitment to developing the next generation of theatre technicians
Person Specification
Essential
1. At least three years' experience at a senior level in technical theatre
2. Production Management experience
3. Prior experience of coordinating professional theatre projects and delivering them to the highest artistic and technical level
4. Knowledge and experience of current Health and Safety issues and legislation
5. Experience of managing and leading a team
6. Knowledge of production and technical techniques including stage, construction, rigging, lighting, sound and projection
7. The ability to demonstrate excellent technical and financial control
8. PC literate (including Word, Excel, Sharepoint)
9. Proven project management, organisational and time management skills X
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
11. Confident and proven production skills
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