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Theatre Manager And Production Lead, oakham
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Client:
Uppingham School
Location:
oakham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
10.07.2025
Expiry Date:
24.08.2025
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Job Description:
Theatre Manager And Production Lead
The Theatre Manager will assist the Director of Theatre in the day-to-day operation of Uppingham Theatre. The successful candidate will have had experience in theatre or large entertainment venues and have sound knowledge of the needs of a diverse entertainment and arts programme. They will also need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in a theatre and will be confident in instructing others how to use the theatre safely. An important part of the role will be working with the wider team, the Commercial Team and external hirers all year round. However, due to the differing tempo of activity across the year there will be some flexibility across the school holidays outside of planned events. The postholder will oversee production logistics, coordinate external hires and programming, support student enrichment, and lead the management of Front of House (FoH) operations. The role is collaborative in nature, working across the Theatre team and in close liaison with the Commercial Team to secure external commercial and community bookings.
The Production Lead element of the role will be focused on the successful production of the Theatres diverse and developing creative programme. You will be the lead producer on each production.
This is a full-time post, as part of a committed and experienced team.
The main responsibilities of the role of Theatre Manager and Production Lead
Theatre Management Responsibilities
Coordinate External Theatre Events
Front of House and Bar Management
Administration
Theatre Venue and Resource Management
Supervision of Costume, Props and Set
Manage academic Drama and LAMDA performances and practical exams
Production Lead Responsibilities
Main show production
Academic Support
External production liaison
External production programming
Resource management
Speech Day
Creative input
Please note this job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and Uppingham School in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as exclusive nor exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associated with and covered by the post, as required from time to time by the Director of Theatre and commercial team.
Person specification
The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form.
The table below includes some of the personal attributes that are considered important for the Theatre Manager and Production Lead.
Attributes
Skills & experience Excellent understanding and experience of project management.
Secure budget and process management experience.
Awareness of health and safety and safe working practices and other areas of regulatory and compliance processes.
Understanding and experience of Theatre production, programming and FoH processes.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Experience of management in an Arts based setting.
Personal qualities Flexible approach to working hours, including late nights and weekends
Able to work as part of a team
Displays initiative and is proactive and willing to support the wider school.
Positive and creatively minded.
Location: Uppingham
Working hours: This role involves working in the Theatre in term time and throughout the majority of the school holidays. The successful candidate will contribute to the forward planning process, with each years programme planned at least six months in advance. There may be scope, with robust early planning, for the successful candidate to explore other work in the school holidays at times, but the needs of the school will come first. There will be weekend and evening work.
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Benefits:
Pension scheme Defined contribution scheme: employee contribution matched by School by factor of two, up to 10% maximum
50% contribution to premiums for Schools private health scheme
Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee discount for children of staff (, subject to change at any time)
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice.
Occupational Health Services
Free annual flu jabs
Recognised as a Disability Confident employer
Recognised as a Mindful employer
You may also have experience in the following: Theatre Manager, Theatre Operations, Venue Management, Front of House (FoH) Management, Theatre administration, Theatre resource management, Event coordination (theatre/arts venue), Theatre logistics, Commercial hire management, Production Lead, Theatre production, Lead producer, Show production management, Creative programming, Stage management, Costume, props and set supervision, Academic performance support
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