Company Manager

Direct from the West End, The Choir of Man is seeking an experienced Company Manager to oversee the touring company throughout rehearsals and performances for its high-energy, Olivier Award-nominated, internationally acclaimed debut UK Tour.

Fixed term contract from February 2025 to January 2026

• Manage the touring company on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all rehearsals and performances, and liaising effectively between all appropriate departments.
• Work closely with the Show Captain, Music Captain, and Resident Directors to plan rehearsals and oversee ongoing performance maintenance.
• Manage the company and technical teams, providing clear, timely updates, news, and communications from the Producers.
• Submit weekly payroll to the General Management team, clearly flagging any changes.
• Monitor and submit timesheets across the company to the General Management team.
• Oversee the creation of accurate Show Reports, collating information from relevant staff in a pre-agreed format and ensuring reports are issued in a timely manner.
• Manage petty cash expenditure responsibly and accurately.
• Manage schedules for actors and technical departments, producing accurate timesheets ready for processing.
• Maintain the upkeep of company areas and ensure all building procedures are adhered to.
• Manage company holiday requests in line with production requirements.
• Monitor company sickness and complete all relevant paperwork accordingly.
• Report to the General Manager on a weekly basis.
• Keep the General Manager informed of any day-to-day staff changes, including illness, absence, lateness, or behaviour that may jeopardise the smooth running of the production.
• Take responsibility for the welfare of company members, including arranging physiotherapy or similar support where required.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Safeguarding, Intimacy, Health and Safety, and venue policies, ensuring the company recognises and adheres to the importance of these procedures.
• Liaise with the press team to make arrangements for press and social media calls, attending where required.
• Oversee the pastoral care of both cast and crew.
• Cover the role of Stage Manager and the Stage Manager’s track as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for touring venues.
• For the duration of the contract, represent the Producer, attending relevant meetings when required and contributing appropriately.
• Represent the General Management team on the ground.
• Arrange emergency cover for the production when General Management are not available to do so.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with a Company Stage Manager role on a first-class touring production.

How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter and CV to Sophie Handley at Sophie.handley@hartshornhook.com.

15/01/2026

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