General Manager

Job title: General Manager - Trafalgar Theatre Productions

Role Purpose

To act as Production General Manager as required on TTP productions or co-productions and to supervise the production coordinator and production assistants on each production.

Responsibilities include:

• To build and maintain relationships with agents, actors, creatives, investors, co-producers and venues and to keep abreast of productions in the UK and internationally.
• To support the Production team in negotiating and preparing rights agreements to the best commercial advantage of TEG.
• To work with the Producers and Production team to prepare and manage production budgets, working with TEG’s finance team to ensure that resources are managed effectively within financial constraints.
• To assist with sourcing and casting of appropriate artists for productions as required to maximise a show’s commercial potential.
• To recruit and manage production staff and creative team members.
• To negotiate and prepare contracts for theatre productions including actors, creatives, production teams, venues and other staff.
• To assist the Producers and Production team in preparing co-production and joint venture agreements as required.
• To manage the organisation and administration of all elements of productions including, but not limited to: physical production, programmes, press nights, insurance, travel, visas, accommodation and per diems for international artists and touring productions.
• To assist with co-producer and investor relationships during the course of a production.
• To work with TEG’s finance team on production accounts, financial statements and tax claims as required.
• To work with marketing, press, ticketing, producers and creative teams as necessary to plan and launch campaigns and organise on-sales.
• To attend workshops, readings and productions in London and on tour, as required.
• To keep abreast of current Union Agreements and industry developments.
• Any other duties as reasonably required to support the team and ensure the success of TTP productions and co-productions

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar production role
• Confident with all MS office packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good knowledge of current UK theatre and live entertainment
• Excellent working knowledge of theatre union agreements

And will be:

• Extremely organised
• Able to prioritise a changing to-do list and stay calm under pressure
• Detail orientated
• Self-motivated and able to use their initiative
• Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team
• Confident in managing relationships with a wide range of people, teams and organisations
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential subjects with tact, diplomacy and discretion