Business Affairs Assistant

Business Affairs Assistant

Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) is a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions around the world. Since it was established in 2002, SFP has developed, initiated and produced over 220 new productions and the company has won 63 Olivier Awards, 48 Tonys and 3 BAFTAs.

The Business Affairs Assistant Role:

We are looking for an exceptional individual with flawless administrative and organisational skills for the position of Business Affairs Assistant, based at our extremely busy production office in Covent Garden. The Business Affairs team is responsible for all major contractual negotiations, including rights agreements, play commissions, senior creative team agreements, theatre agreements and financial contracts with investors and co-producers, and has an overview of the business management of the company.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate discretion, diplomacy and a keen eye for detail. They will be able to manage a large and diverse workload with the ability to prioritise tasks and projects. Previous experience as an administrative assistant and/or a background in contracts or business affairs is desired but not essential and the candidate will ideally have at least one year's experience of either production office, talent agency, or administrative work gained in a creative environment. They will have a "can-do" attitude, be numerate and highly competent in Excel and Word; they will be friendly, willing and have a passion for theatre. Please note that this is not an entry level role.

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with flawless administrative and organisational skills for the position of Business Affairs Assistant, based at our extremely busy production office in Covent Garden. The Business Affairs team is responsible for all major contractual negotiations, including rights agreements, play commissions, senior creative team agreements, theatre agreements and financial contracts with investors and co-producers, and has an overview of the business management of the company.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate discretion, diplomacy and a keen eye for detail. They will be able to manage a large and diverse workload with the ability to prioritise tasks and projects. Previous experience as an administrative assistant and/or a background in contracts or business affairs is desired but not essential and the candidate will ideally have at least one year's experience of either production office, talent agency, or administrative work gained in a creative environment. They will have a "can-do" attitude, be numerate and highly competent in Excel and Word; they will be friendly, willing and have a passion for theatre. Please note that this is not an entry level role.

Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) is a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions around the world. Since it was established in 2002, SFP has developed, initiated and produced over 220 new productions and the company has won 63 Olivier Awards, 48 Tonys and 3 BAFTAs.