Summary
To support the work of the Donmar Production department in the planning and delivery of all Donmar productions and to assist in the smooth running of the Production department on a day-to-day basis.
To be a welcoming first point of contact and to help ensure that the highest possible level of technical and production support is offered.
More Details
1. Production Operations & Logistics
Planning & Delivery: Supports the Director of Technical and Production (DTP) in building and delivering all physical elements of a show.
Show Lifecycle: Manages everything from rehearsal room setups (mark-ups/equipment) to the final “get-out”, including transport and waste disposal.
Technical Support: Provides hands-on help during technical rehearsals and previews, covering cues or technical roles as needed.
Post-Production: Oversees the archiving of documentation and the storage, resale, or disposal of scenery and props.
2. Administration & Financial Management
Budgeting: Tracks spending (PO’s, invoices, petty cash) for specific productions and helps manage general theatre overheads.
Scheduling: Oversees room bookings via Prospero and ensures production schedules are communicated across the building.
Personnel & Payroll: Supports with staff rotas, assists in recruiting freelance talent, drafts contracts, and handles onboarding/right-to-work documentation.
Documentation: Takes minutes for meetings, compiles program credits, and maintains organised show folders.
3. Health, Safety & Sustainability
Safety Compliance: Assists with Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements for all stages of production.
Emergency Roles: Acts as a designated First Aider and Fire Marshal.
Environmental Impact: Tracks the “green” footprint of productions and leads initiatives for the sustainable reuse or disposal of technical assets.
4. General and departmental
Logistics & Procurement: Serve as the primary point of contact for the department. You will manage the full lifecycle of orders, deliveries, and returns, ensuring the team has exactly what they need, when they need it.
Project & Event Oversight: Provide technical and production support for Participation and Development projects. This includes being “on the ground” at both on-site and off-site events to ensure seamless execution.
Asset & Space Management: Maintain the integrity of our physical assets, from cataloguing off-site scenery and props to the careful upkeep of rehearsal spaces and model boxes.
Building Operations: Act as a trusted key holder, coordinating closely with the Operations team to manage building logistics, maintenance, and security across all premises.
Culture & Mentorship: To actively participate in and support the Donmar’s Participation, Work Experience and Apprenticeship programmes.
Organisation
Donmar Warehouse
Salary (Exact)
£30,250
Closing Date
01/06/2026
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Job Type
Backstage & Technical, Production
