Deputy Company Manager – Disney’s The Greatest Showman, Bristol

·         Assist the Company Manager to liaise between all technical departments, Resident Creative Team, Production and General Management Teams to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.

·         Assist the Company Manager to communicate promptly with Production and General Management and the Resident Creative Team on any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the Production.

·         Support the welfare of members of the Company and carry out regular dressing room walk rounds and department check-ins within the working week.

·         Work closely with the theatre staff to ensure the smooth running of the production.

·         Provide payroll information and prepare the weekly payroll file for the production.

·         Assist the Company Manager to maintain financial and other records together with good management-employee relations necessary for the operation of the Production.

·         Arrange tickets for company members and liaise with the International Creative Team on show watches for upcoming visits.

·         Attend and, on occasion, run weekly Head of Department meetings.

·         Assist the Company Manager in liaising with the Disney marketing and press department to plan for events, and backstage tours, attending as necessary.

·         In conjunction with Stage Management, produce accurate rehearsal schedules and show reports.

·         Ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed and liaise closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager.

·         Experience working with young company is highly desirable.

·         Clear, confident communication and decision making essential.

·         Ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure.

·         Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with the cast, creative and production team, essential.

·         Transparent and open approach, be able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.

·         Excellent problem-solving skills and use of own initiative.

·         A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.

·         Organised with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook.

·         Proficient in design software like Canva, Adobe and Photoshop.

·         First Aid experience desirable.

·         A strong team player.

·         Ability to follow instructions and department rules.

·         A motivated individual who is driven to learn new skills and understand what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.

·         Discretion and ability to work closely with others.

·         Well organised across all work.

·         48 hours per week.

·         Weekend and evening work integral (Tuesday-Sunday show schedule).

·         This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and Safety Rules & Regulations at the production.