Children's Manager and Lead Chaperone

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Children's Manager and Lead Chaperone, London

Client: Royal Shakespeare Company

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 04600331a06a

Job Views: 3

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

To support the upcoming Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour, we are looking for an experienced Children's Manager to join us from July 2025 until February 2027.

The Children's Manager will safeguard the children and lead a team of chaperones to ensure the production runs smoothly and consistently throughout the tour, adapting to challenges whilst maintaining the show's original artistic vision.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Hold a current DBS certificate and chaperone license.
• Experience of chaperoning children in a professional theatre environment.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements in relation to the duties of chaperoning.
• A commitment to providing the highest levels of child-centered care and safeguarding.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices in all areas of touring theatre.

This position is offered as a full time, fixed term, touring contract up to 18 months, commencing in July 2025 and ending in February 2027. There are 8 shows a week over six days (Tuesday to Sunday).

Place of work for rehearsals will be in Manchester (3 weeks) and London (5 weeks) before embarking on the UK and Ireland Tour.

The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check. All offers are conditional upon confirmation of right to work in the UK, suitable references and satisfactory health profile.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 28 April 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place early May 2025.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [emailprotected]

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.