Production Assistant

Crossroads Live is one of the world’s leading producers of live large-scale theatrical entertainment, with offices in London, the US and Sydney. Shows General Managed from the London office are currently in the West End, touring the UK and touring internationally. We have a vacancy for an experienced Production Assistant to join our Production team in our fast paced, and friendly Seven Dials General Management office. Working hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, with occasional evening and weekend work. The salary is dependent on experience. We offer a competitive compensation package.

Job Requirements

Experience in a similar environment in the theatre industry is essential, preferably on commercial musicals in a General Manager’s office.

You must be familiar with Excel. A good knowledge of rehearsal spaces and the UKT/SOLT agreements is helpful. Previous touring (including international) experience is a bonus.

You will need to be organised and confident; the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks calmly and effectively is essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Rehearsal/Audition venue bookings
• Script copying and binding
• General Running / Banking duties
• Creating, updating and distributing records and production data (contact sheets, company lists etc)
• Travel and accommodation bookings
• Preparation and administration of contracts for artistes, crew and creatives
• Collating programme and brochure information and proof reading
• Clerical tasks as specified by GM
• First Call Notices
• Drafting & issuing travel itineraries
• Organisation and payment of Per Diems
• Organisation of wardrobe / wig calls
• Organisation of first nights, press nights, parties, and gifts
• Basic accounting, including payroll checking, drafting purchase orders, invoice coding and administration, credit card reconciliation, and budgets for auditions, rehearsals, parties etc
• Responding to customer feedback
• Administer house seats requests, and charity vouchers
• Scheduling and preparations for meetings
• Arranging interviews as specified by the GM
• Organising Access performances

How to Apply

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from under-represented communities.

Please send CV and covering email noting ‘Production Assistant’ in the subject header to recruitment.cxluk@xroadslive.com

You must have the right to work in the UK.

11/09/2024

Permanent, Full Time