The Cervantes Theatre is looking for an organised and professional Production Manager who oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure enough resources are on hand for our company’s upcoming productions. The Production Manager will work closely with the Artistic Directors, from the creative ideas of the programme to the delivery of the technical aspects of each show. 

BACKGROUND

The Cervantes Theatre opened its doors in November 2016. It is the proud creation of the Spanish Theatre Company (STC), a charity which aims to bring the best Spanish and Latin American culture to London and British audiences.

The Cervantes Theatre is London’s first venue dedicated to showcasing Spanish and Latin American plays, performed both in Spanish and in English, and produced by the STC itself or other theatre companies. Each year we need to raise £500,000 in order to achieve our mission. We achieve this through a mix of funding from public institutions, private donations and corporate sponsorship.

The Cervantes Theatre presents a wide variety of productions, ranging from modern and contemporary masterpieces to Spanish Golden Age Classics, to a broad audience of all nationalities. It also develops productions for schools. Through its bilingual programming, STC encourages Spanish/Latin American/British cultural exchange and it is becoming a reference point in London for Spanish-speaking culture and heritage.

THE ROLE

Duties will include:

-To be responsible for the planning and realisation of productions, including commissioning and costing set construction, liaising with designers and contractors, coordinating and scheduling all technical aspects of the production.

-To liaise with and support freelance Directors, Designers, Lighting and Sound Designers engaged for productions and to advise accordingly, in consultation with the Artistic Directors.

-To plan and produce production schedules, in consultation with the Artistic Team and to manage the efficient running of production weeks.

-To manage and strictly control production budgets and other specified areas of expenditure, abiding by the company’s financial systems.

-Obtain accurate costings for all productions and staffing requirements and ensuring that designs can be delivered within budget, including transportation of production materials.

-To consult with the Artistic Team on any additional items of expenditure and on day to day matters, budget reconciliation and analysis.

-To organise and lead regular production meetings to support the productions ensuring that notes are taken and distributed in a prompt fashion.

-To ensure that appropriate production and technical support is provided, planning staff requirements and making any necessary appointments to meet the needs of the theatre programme and production schedule.

-Coordinate a high standard of delivery of sets, props, costumes, lighting, sound and all other aspects of physical production within agreed briefs, budgets and timescales.

-Be in attendance at the fit-up, technical rehearsals, shootings and get outs, ensuring that all technical notes arising from them are passed on and acted upon. 

-To ensure that Risk Assessments are regularly carried out for the building and for every production and that all necessary alterations are implemented

-To ensure that no design obstructs permanent fire exits or passageways, that the company maintains the theatre areas in a presentable and safe state and that fire exits are kept clear. 

-To work with the Artistic Team and House Manager on developing the organisation’s equipment and maintenance infrastructure

-To suggest upgrades and new equipment with costings where appropriate. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have:

-Excellent understanding of the departments involved in a theatre production.

-Excellent understanding of the technical aspects of theatre.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

-Experience in managing small and mid-scale budgets.

-Experience in managing small and mid-scale schedules.

-Ability to work under pressure. 

-Good management of people and finances

-Self-motivated.

-Can work well to deadlines

-Creative problem-solving

-Contract negotiation

-Office suite (particularly, advanced knowledge of spreadsheets

-Knowledge of union rates and regulations

-Leadership

FEE

-A monthly rate will be discussed with candidates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the role, please send a cover letter and your CV to jobs@cervantestheatre.com.