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HADESTOWN - Assistant Company Manager, Hadestown West End Production Limited

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 26, 2026
  •  James Triner
  •  James@jamestrinerltd.com
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

Hadestown is looking to appoint an Assistant Company Manager to work alongside the Company Manager in the running of the production at the Lyric Theatre.

Job Description

This position is flexible and will be tailored to fit the right candidate in terms of working hours, responsibilities, and growth potential. As such, we are welcoming applications from both those seeking a full-time position as well as those for whom part-time or flexible working is desired.

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - SOLT/Equity West End Agreement

Duration: Initially fixed term contract, starting in August 2026 (TBC) until August 2027 (inclusive). The production will usually perform 8 shows a week Tuesday to Sunday, with a Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinee; and Monday as a day off (subject to change)

Fixed term contract dates are dependent on production and production schedule (dates subject to change and subject to the Producer's right to give not less than two weeks' notice of closure of the Production)

Salary: In line with SOLT/Equity West End Agreement for a Category B venue.

Hours of Work: Hours will be tailored for each candidate, and we encourage both full-time as well as part-time/flexible working applicants.

Annual leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays, paid pro rata for the duration of this agreement and flexible working situation. Holiday embargo weeks may be designated within the schedule.

Probationary 12 weeks
period:

Responsible to: The Company Manager & General Manager

Job Requirements

- A sensitive approach and excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective and supportive working relationships across a full range of individuals
- Excellent organisational skills
- Discrete and Professional
- A willingness to be sensitive to the differing needs of the company and to work positively towards a safe and supportive environment
- Have to ability to remain calm and patient during difficult situations or in a busy environment

- A familiarity with theatre production processes and knowledge of the West End
- Excellent organisational skills
- Diplomacy, discretion, empathy, professionalism and a positive approach
- A desire to work in and uphold an actively anti-racist and inclusive working environment
- General computer literacy using MS Office packages or a willingness to undergo training as needed

Job Responsibilities

Show Running
- Assist in the daily operation of the production
- Maintain first class administrative procedures across the production alongside the Company Manager: not limited to keeping company timesheets, collating payroll information, booking company tickets
- Ensure that all other paperwork and reports required by the Producer/General Management are completed in a timely and accurate manner (such as accident reports and occupational health reports)
- Assist in co-ordinating offsite events, marketing, and press
- Assist in scheduling for the company and building
- Assisting with the scheduling and co-ordination of Access performances in conjunction with the General Management, Company Manager and venue
- Ability to cover the Company Manager when required, e.g. holiday and sickness
- Liaise with the theatre management team, in conjunction with the Company Manager
- Ensure that any petty cash expenditure and receipts are logged and tracked

How to Apply

Email cover letter and CV to [email protected] by Friday, 26 June at 5:00 pm.

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