Description
The Production Assistant supports the delivery of Soho Theatre’s Visiting Company programme and in-house productions, to ensure smooth planning, coordination, and communication across departments and with external artists and companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Visiting Company Programme Support
- Assist in the delivery of the Theatre programme, serving as a key point of contact for internal departments and external artists and companies.
- Provide company management support: welcome visiting artists and companies, acting as a point of contact during production runs.
- Support the Theatre Programme Manager in preparing deal memos, contracts, on-sale setups, and financial settlements.
- Assist with scheduling activities across the building.
- Coordinate and attend, as required, performances, sharings, readings, and workshops.
- Attend submissions meetings and assist the Theatre team in responding to enquiries.
- Support data collection and reporting related to the Theatre programme.
In-House Productions Support
- Assist the Theatre Producer with production budgets, including invoice tracking, reconciliations, and box office monitoring.
- Draft contracts for creative and production teams in collaboration with the Theatre Producer.
- Support the creation and management of production schedules and planning documents.
- Attend rehearsals, production meetings, and preview performances.
- Support production company management and facilitate artists engagement during their time at Soho Theatre.
- Collaborate with the Theatre Producer and Theatre Programme Manager to support press and marketing campaigns with the Communications team.
- Assist in the delivery of R&Ds and workshops across the programme.
General
- Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre, both internally and externally.
- Represent the company as appropriate.
- Uphold the company's equal opportunities, access and diversity policies.
- Any other duties the theatre team may reasonably require.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualities
- A creative, confident, positive and flexible approach and problem solving
- The ability to work alone and as part of a team, under pressure and to deadlines
- A good level of attention to detail, maintaining awareness of the bigger picture
- A working knowledge of the London theatre industry and wider arts sector, and an ability to thrive in a creative and entrepreneurial workplace
Skills
- Strong administration, financial, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with keen attention to detail.
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience working on theatre productions.
- Experience working with freelance creative teams, casts, and stage management.
- Understanding of Communications campaigns
Desirable
- Previous experience in an administrative or producing role within a theatre organisation.
- Familiarity with scheduling software such as Artifax.
- Awareness of production management and technical theatre processes.
Please visit our website for details on how to apply. We prefer an application form to a CV. Please send us your application form and, if you wish, a cover letter (which should be no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, experience to date and enthusiasm for working at Soho Theatre. We will shortlist for the position based on how you respond to the job description in the application form.
Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to [email protected] with PAST25 in the subject line.
The deadline for submitting your application is Friday 15th August 2025.