The Production Assistant provides support on the set-up and day-to-day running of productions. Production Assistants are able to progress tasks independently and work with Associate / General Manager’s on larger tasks. Over time Production Assistants are trained in the basic fundamentals of General Management – Finance, Contracts, HR. We are looking for someone who has a passion for theatre and excellent communication and administrative skills.
Melting Pot is an independent production company producing work for the West End, UK Tour, International Touring and the USA. Current and upcoming productions include: Paranormal Activity (Ambassadors Theatre, West End, USA Tour), The multi-award winning Life of Pi (West End, Broadway, Touring, International), One Day (Edinburgh Lyceum), The Battle (Birmingham Rep), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (UK Tour) www.mpot.co.uk
Title: Production Assistant
Reports to: Directors and General Managers. Line Manager: Senior General Manager.
Salary: £28,000 pro-rata
Contract: Permanent full-time position
Start date: Immediate
Probation Period: 8 weeks
Notice period: 6 weeks
Hours: 10am-6pm Monday-Friday in our London office. WFH option on Fridays. Some out of hours and away from office work will be required eg marketing evenings, technical rehearsals, press nights.
Office location: Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4AU
Holiday: 21 days per annum pro rata excluding bank holidays. The office is closed for a week over Christmas in lieu of toil throughout the year.
Please send a CV and cover letter to: recruitment@sfentertainment.co.uk
Deadline for applications: ongoing
