Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£68,634.97

About the Role
We are looking for a Production Manager to join the National Theatre's Production team. This role is key in forging close communication between a tight team of production and technical supervisors on each show, ensuring a smooth transition from creative idea to reality on stage. The Production Manager is responsible for delivering the artistic vision within the allocated resources, ensuring all work is carried out safely, conscientiously, with regard to the environment, and to a high standard. Developing an open and trusting relationship with members of the artistic team is essential. The role demands excellent project management skills to oversee multiple productions simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm.

Working with us will give you
Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Development programmes via e-learning platform and specialist in-person training
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family friendly policies including family leave and support leave
Membership of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site occupational health support
In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks with leading practitioners about NT productions
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
One paid volunteer day per year
Discounts in NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, bookshop and local businesses
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and cash-back-on-spending card

Experience
Proven track record as a Production Manager delivering a wide range of theatre productions at the highest artistic and technical level.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent organisational and project management skills.
Budget literacy and financial management experience.
Knowledge of the latest techniques and relevant regulations for staging major productions, including health and safety regulations, Theatre Green Book, and ABTT Technical Standards.

About you
Dedicated and committed with excellent focus and organisational skills.
Excellent and confident communicator and leader.
Resilient with the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and professionalism in a demanding environment.
Ability to develop open and trusting relationships with artistic teams.
Committed to working safely and conscientiously with regard to the environment.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong understanding of theatre production standards, health and safety regulations, and project management is essential.