We are renowned for creating immersive experiences that audiences have described as "incredible" and "life-changing". Our previous work has been critically acclaimed, receiving numerous five-star reviews, celebrity testimonials and an Olivier Award nomination.

We are looking for a Production Assistant to join our core team for a five-month full time contract position. Ideally we would like to start this position late November 2019 - however this is flexible. There is potential for contract extension.

As the Production Assistant, you will be involved in a wide range of different departments and phases of the production. You must therefore be quick to adapt to new roles and environments. You'll also need to have a natural ability to thrive in a work environment that may at times be stressful but also is incredibly exciting and rewarding.

Roles and responsibilities

* Provide organisational and administrative support to the Directors, Show Producer and other members of crew

* Source a wide range of different materials and services required for the production

* Assist with the scheduling and logistics of various production elements

* Ensure that production supplies are up fully stocked and complete

* Keep production notes up to date

* Follow up and assist with the tracking of ongoing production tasks

* Be one of the first points of contact with the production team - answer phones, take messages and direct calls

* Maintain and distribute schedules and other communications to departments and casting

* Provide additional production assistance during build and rehearsal stages

To do this job well, you will need to be:

* An ambitious and resourceful person that enjoys big problems and the challenge of resolving them.

* Able to occasionally work 12-15 hours per day (while loading in and during build) and be prepared to work hours required to deliver the build on schedule.

* Highly organised, resourceful, and efficient with a keen eye for detail.

* Able to foster good working relationships with a range of different types of people from different backgrounds and experience levels.

* Passionate about delivering impactful art and creating realistic environments.

The following skills and experience may be advantageous, so make sure you mention it in your application:

* Experience working on complex multi-disciplinary projects.

* Any experience delivering realistic, immersive theatre in site-specific environments.

* Location scouting or prop sourcing hard-to-find items