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ABOUT CROSSROADS LIVE
Crossroads Live brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Sydney – our global touring platform ensures the best-loved theatre titles from the West End and Broadway can be embraced by audiences throughout the UK, Australia, the US, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and India. Crossroads Live pantomime division, based in London, is the biggest producer of pantomimes in the world.
Whilst Crossroads Live UK is part of a global company – we’re firmly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night, we see how theatre can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of the West End to towns and cities, across the UK and beyond.
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will be part of a 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.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 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 most 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Please see full list of duties and responsibilities here: https://www.xroadslive.com/jobs/d/general-manager-1
SALARY, BENEFITS, LOCATION, HOURS & START DATE
- 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.
- This position is based in our Seven Dials General Management office.
- Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays, rising in stages to 33 days per annum including bank holidays.
- Start: Ideally ASAP.
HOW TO APPLY
You must have the right to work in the UK.
We encourage early applications, as this post may close before the deadline should we receive sufficient applications from candidates with the required experience.
Closing Date: Midday Friday 29th August
Please send CV and covering email noting ‘General Manager’ in the subject header to recruitment.cxluk@xroadslive.com
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