We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager, based in London, to join a fast‑growing scenic and set‑building production company delivering high‑quality theatre, live events, and studio projects.
This is a hands‑on role within a busy workshop environment, suited to an organised and proactive individual who can keep the workshop running efficiently while maintaining exceptional scenic and construction quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the workshop facility, including scenic set builds and props
* Support the Production Manager to ensure projects are completed on programme
* Manage consumables, workshop organisation, and maintenance
* Coordinate deliveries and liaise with sites, clients, and subcontractors
* Prepare and dispatch scenic items, ensuring correct handling and labelling
* Assist with finishing preparation, including sanding, painting, masking, and staining of sets and props
* Maintain quality control standards across all scenic and theatre production work
Skills and Requirements
* Proven workshop or manufacturing experience, ideally in scenic, set building, or theatre production
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Hands‑on approach and comfortable with practical workshop work
* Experience with finishing preparation and scenic workshop processes
* Clear communicator with a proactive, problem‑solving attitude
* Reliable team player with a positive and professional manner
If interested, please get in touch with Neil, or contact the office on 0203 008 5212. Alternatively, click Apply to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.
Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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