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Department/Team: Stage ManagementResponsible to: Company ManagerContract: Fixed Term, until Saturday 30 March 2024. With an ideal start date of 2 January 2024, We can provide flexibility on the start date)Location: Rehearsals will take place at English National Ballet, 41 Hopewell Square, London, E14 0SY (until Sat 13 Jan). Tech & Performances will take place at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (from Mon 15 Jan)Salary: In line with SOLT/Equity rates and above minimumsDirect Reports: Deputy Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Managers.Role SummaryThe Stage Manager facilitates communication across all creative and technical departments and manages the Stage Management Team. They oversee the smooth running of the rehearsal process and subsequently the day-to-day running of the production.Your TeamThe Stage Manager reports to the Company Manager (CM) and manages the Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) and Assistant Stage Managers (ASM).Areas of responsibilityTo be a proactive member of the Stage Management team and support the wider team.Directly manage the Stage Management team and the running of all performances of the production.Together with the CM, acting as a main point of contact and liaison between the Producer and the company; Deputise for the CM where necessary, acting as a main point of contact and liaison between the Producer and the company.Run all rehearsals and technical sessions in liaison with the Director and Production ManagerTogether with the CM ensure all SOLT/Equity guidelines are adhered to by the Director, including ensuring that overtime is not incurred without prior approval from the ProducerManage the day-to-day running of the on-stage elements of the production including all rehearsals and performances.Alongside the CM manage and schedule the Stage Management departmentWith the Technical HOD's, oversee and implement the smooth technical running of the productions, taking into consideration the needs of all departmentsAlongside the DSM/CM; contribute to show reports and other production related paperwork.Work collaboratively with all other TOV departments, including theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production, alongside facilitating pre and post show eventsLearn all plots / tracks within your department in order to provide absence cover for other members of your department as necessaryAny other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a SM based on industry norms and practiceThis is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.Person SpecificationDemonstrable professional experience working on a musical in a Stage Manager (or Technical Stage Manager) role on tour / West EndExperience working on a new musicalStrong all round technical background with particular knowledge of stage.Knowledge and experience of the working practices of a first-class professional productionStrong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detailProactive and flexible attitudeExperience working with creative teams and ability to manage expectationsProactive and energetic with the ability to work with commitment and dedication to find solutions Discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential informationKnowledge of SOLT/Equity and SOLT/BECTU union agreements.Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.
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