Company Manager

Summary

Direct from the West End, The Choir of Man is seeking an experienced Company Manager to oversee the touring company throughout rehearsals and performances for its high-energy, Olivier Award-nominated, internationally acclaimed debut UK Tour.

More Details

Fixed term contract from February 2025 to January 2026

  • Manage the touring company on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all rehearsals and performances, and liaising effectively between all appropriate departments.
  • Work closely with the Show Captain, Music Captain, and Resident Directors to plan rehearsals and oversee ongoing performance maintenance.
  • Manage the company and technical teams, providing clear, timely updates, news, and communications from the Producers.
  • Submit weekly payroll to the General Management team, clearly flagging any changes.
  • Monitor and submit timesheets across the company to the General Management team.
  • Oversee the creation of accurate Show Reports, collating information from relevant staff in a pre-agreed format and ensuring reports are issued in a timely manner.
  • Manage petty cash expenditure responsibly and accurately.
  • Manage schedules for actors and technical departments, producing accurate timesheets ready for processing.
  • Maintain the upkeep of company areas and ensure all building procedures are adhered to.
  • Manage company holiday requests in line with production requirements.
  • Monitor company sickness and complete all relevant paperwork accordingly.
  • Report to the General Manager on a weekly basis.
  • Keep the General Manager informed of any day-to-day staff changes, including illness, absence, lateness, or behaviour that may jeopardise the smooth running of the production.
  • Take responsibility for the welfare of company members, including arranging physiotherapy or similar support where required.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of Safeguarding, Intimacy, Health and Safety, and venue policies, ensuring the company recognises and adheres to the importance of these procedures.
  • Liaise with the press team to make arrangements for press and social media calls, attending where required.
  • Oversee the pastoral care of both cast and crew.
  • Cover the role of Stage Manager and the Stage Manager’s track as required.
  • Act as a key point of contact for touring venues.
  • For the duration of the contract, represent the Producer, attending relevant meetings when required and contributing appropriately.
  • Represent the General Management team on the ground.
  • Arrange emergency cover for the production when General Management are not available to do so.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with a Company Stage Manager role on a first-class touring production.

How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter and CV to Sophie Handley at Sophie.handley@hartshornhook.com.

Organisation

The Choir of Man UK Tour

Location Type

Touring

Salary Type

Weekly Paid

Weekly Rate

1,100

Closing Date

15/01/2026

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Administrative, Administrative (Venue Management, HR, Finance, Legal, IT, etc.), Backstage & Technical, Production