Company Manager

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 & Ireland Tour.

Contract Type: Fixed Term (full time)

Dates: 17^th March 2026 – 10^th January 2027

Salary: £1,100 per week and applicable UK Theatre touring allowances

Location: UK & Ireland Tour

Website: https://www.thechoirofmanukietour.com

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Manager role on a first-class touring production.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Proven UK touring experience in a Company Manager level role
• First Aid trained, with Mental Health First Aid certification
• Strong working knowledge of UK Theatre union agreements

Capabilities & Characteristics

• Thrives in a fast-paced touring environment, confidently managing multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure.
• Leads with calm authority, providing clear direction and sound judgement in time-critical situations.
• An excellent communicator, building strong relationships with cast, crew, venues, and promoters.
• Experienced in leading close-knit touring teams, fostering collaboration in high-intensity environments to meet fixed deadlines.

Touring

Weekly Paid

10/02/2026

Administrative, Backstage & Technical, Production