General Manager

£55000

UK Theatre Association, City of Westminster

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6453139c11d34c28bfe4f3a4e49e5666

Preparation and management of production budgets, pre-production and weekly running

Preparation and management of Profit and Loss accounts and recoupment schedules which may include the creation of royalty pools and other related industry standards

Work with Directors on casting as needed, and work with Casting Directors to coordinate the casting process

Co-ordinate and manage the recruitment process, taking interviews and negotiating deals for all production staff including creative teams, cast, crew and stage management in accordance with budget and union agreements.

Maintain a record of deals done, and ensure that all contracts are issued and are accurate

Providing regular updates to the Executive Producer and other members of the CXL senior management team as well as licensors and co producers.

Work closely with the Company Manager on the management of the production personnel including resolving HR matters as they arise

Work closely with the Production Manager on the preparation and management of the technical side of productions. This will include ensuring that health and safety policies and procedures are implemented and followed.

Monitor developments in union agreements, ensuring that Crossroads Live fulfils its employer obligations

UK and International tour booking and the negotiation of all theatre and promoter deals

The preparation and management and approval/signature of all deal memos/contracts with theatres and promoters

Manage the workload of the Production Assistants, Associate General Managers and Production Co-ordinators, as relevant

Oversee visas, work permits and appropriate tax exemptions where necessary for foreign staff involved in UK productions and for UK staff involved in International productions.

Organise any company or individual training as needed including anti racism training.

Oversee and ensure the implementation of well being services for each production

Oversee and co-ordinate all aspects, within budget, of press and media nights, including the compilation of guest lists, sending of invitations, seat allocation, ticket distribution, logistics, press night parties, and company gifts

Oversee the compilation and facilitating approvals for production programmes, merchandise including brochures.

Attend running shows (including overseas), including final cover runs, on a regular basis

Oversee the implantation of access performances and maintain awareness of developments in this area

Be aware of, implement and adhere to office and production Health and Safety policies, and Crossroads Live's policies and procedures.

Promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policies, training and procedures

We are looking for someone who has experience of working at this level ideally on large-scale commercial musicals

Experience of touring including International Touring would be considered a bonus

Experience in a majority of the duties would be essential as well as an Empathetic approach to the creative process and strong problem-solving skills including experience in HR processes, including leading grievances and disciplinary

A natural proactive and flexible attitude, ability to effectively prioritise and respond to quickly changing priorities.

Strong leadership qualities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and someone who is calm under pressure.

This role would suit someone who is currently working in this role that would be interested in working for CXL and the productions looked after by them or someone who has UK experience but would like to expand and learn about international touring or

This role would suit someone who has been working as an Associate General Manager for some time and feels they are ready to make the step up., You must have the right to work in the UK.

Crossroads Live is one of the world's leading producers of live large-scale theatrical entertainment, with offices in London, the US and Sydney. Shows general managed from the London office are currently in the West End, touring the UK and touring internationally. We have a vacancy for an experienced General Manager to join our production team in January 2025. Brief: You will be part of a small team of General Managers co-ordinating the day-to-day management of productions. You will be a main point of contact for and manage the setting-up of productions. You will ensure that information and decisions are communicated swiftly to all relevant parties, and support the Executive Producer as required. Reporting to: Executive Producer

The salary is dependent on experience, we offer a competitive compensation package

Core working hours are Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; some evening, weekend and overseas attendance and work will be required in line with the needs of the productions for which TOIL may be given.