- Company Name
- Guardian Jobs
- Job Title
- Associate General Manager, Wessex Grove
- Job Description
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Job Title: Associate General Manager
Role Summary:
Manage day‑to‑day operations of selected theatre productions, ensuring quality delivery, financial control, staff management, contract compliance, and health & safety standards. Work independently on routine tasks while collaborating closely with the Executive Director on strategic decisions and larger projects.
Expectations:
- Immediate start on running “Oh, Mary!” and pre‑production for a West End transfer.
- Deliver productions of the highest artistic and operational standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to budgets, union agreements, and company policies.
- Serve as primary liaison for internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft and monitor production budgets; reconcile expenditures.
• Lead recruitment: create job specs, post ads, conduct interviews, negotiate offers.
• Negotiate and document contracts for creative teams, cast, stage management, and venues in line with budgets and union rules.
• Manage payroll setup, sign‑off weekly sheets, and oversee Timesheet and payroll accuracy.
• Coordinate health & safety: work with consultant, implement policies, ensure compliance.
• Arrange marketing & press logistics; attend meetings; liaise with media and promotional teams.
• Oversee sales of investment prospectus and other investor communications.
• Secure insurance, visas, work permits, travel, accommodation, per diems, and royalty payments.
• Manage production programmes, schedules, welcome packs, and artist arrivals.
• Act as primary contact for external accountants and reconcile financial records.
• Organise training and manage production assistants/coordinators workload.
• Attend running shows, cover runs, access performances, and maintain production quality.
• Deputise for the Executive Director and cover coordinator roles as required.
Required Skills:
- Production management and operational leadership.
- Financial budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
- Contract negotiation and union‑agreement knowledge (e.g., Equity, Stage Workers Union).
- HR management, staff recruitment, and labour‑law compliance.
- Health & safety planning and enforcement.
- Marketing, press coordination, and communications.
- Strong organisational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking abilities.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production, Performing Arts, Business Administration or related field.
- Experience equivalent to a senior production management role in theatre or live‑event sector.
- Familiarity with UK performance‑industry regulations and procurement systems.
- Certification in health & safety or basic workplace safety (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) is advantageous.