General Manager, SHORT STREET PRODUCTIONS LTD

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Overview

Short Street Productions Ltd is an established theatre producing and general management company, working in the West End and on tour both nationally and internationally. Projects that the company is currently producing, general managing or supporting include TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre and UK & Ireland Tour), The Great Gatsby (London Coliseum), GIANT (Harold Pinter), Till The Stars Come Down (Theatre Royal, Haymarket) and a number of mid to large scale projects at various stages of development both regionally in the UK and in the West End.

Purpose of Role

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of shows across our portfolio, opening throughout 2025-2026. The role will involve working closely with the Short Street Directors and the Producers, and is supported by an Associate General Manager as well as a Production Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day smooth running of the production.
• Manage internal communications across the productions, including briefing Company Management, reporting to the Directors and Producers, and liaising with external agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, actors, creatives, investors, co-producers and venues.
• Line manage show teams both in production and throughout the run. Oversee the resolution of any HR issues, ensuring pastoral care is of the highest standard and general wellbeing of the company is maintained.
• Be the first to deal with any problems as they might arise on the production, including for actor and creative team agents.
• Act as liaison with the venue and performing company locally or whilst on tour, regularly attending the theatre in person.
• Negotiate and/or oversee the preparation of contracts for productions in accordance with current union agreements, including actors, creatives, stage management and production teams and all other staff.
• Oversee the management of child licensing and scheduling matters, if applicable.
• Collaborate with the casting team, managing casting processes and organising and managing auditions.
• Be responsible for keeping abreast of and advising on current union agreements and ensuring company adherence to current rates and regulations.
• Ensure that all productions have appropriate Health and Safety policies in place in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Oversee rehearsals, previews and press nights as necessary. This may include regional and international travel.
• Oversee the organisation of travel, visas, accommodation and per diems for national and international touring productions.
• Oversee and champion the production’s equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Liaise with marketing, press and ticketing representatives, Producers and creative teams as necessary to plan, launch and monitor campaigns and organise on-sales.
• Manage production PR appearances and/or press events as required, including press and gala nights.
• Line manage production assistants and/or production coordinators as required.
• Work on investment and financial documentation for productions as required, including the preparation and management of production budgets.
• Help prepare investment documents in accordance with theatre industry practice and with regard to the Financial Services Act.
• Work with the in-house Finance team to ensure financial processes are carried out efficiently and effectively, including swift and accurate authorisation of invoices and review of weekly payrolls. Work with our in-house Finance team on production accounts and financial statements as required.
• Working with the Head of Production and the Producers, arrange appropriate insurance for the production and manage claims.
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required, including covering for other members of the team during holiday and illness.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience working in a professional theatre environment, as a production General Manager or Associate/Assistant General Manager.
• Experience of working within the requirements of the relevant union agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of people. Excellent face-to-face and written communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Strong negotiating and persuasion skills.
• Excellent numerical and budgetary skills.
• Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure, juggling multiple priorities.
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive small team.
• Self-motivated, with a methodical, logical and thorough approach to work and an ability to use initiative.
• An ability to respect confidentiality and use diplomacy and discretion.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• A passion for theatre and the theatre-making process.
• Dog friendly.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have previously been underrepresented in our industry and at large due to the experience of barriers linked to ethnicity, class, disability, gender, geography, sexuality, age and religion.

Recruitment Process
To apply, please email your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail] by 5pm Wednesday 9 April 2025.

Please provide the names and contact details of two people who can comment on your work professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your permission.

When submitting your application, please complete an Equal Opportunities Form. This form will be kept separate from your application and will not form any part of the assessment of your application.

Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.