What We Do
Industry News
Careers
Training & Events
Member Services
Audience Development
Campaigning for the Theatre Sector
Resources
Awards
Industry Job Vacancies
Post A Job Advert
Work with us

TheatreCraft

The UK’s largest free careers event for anyone aged 16-30 seeking off-stage roles in theatre.

Find out more

Inspiring Future Theatre

Matching theatre industry ambassadors with schools across the UK.

Find out more

Get Into Theatre

Information and opportunities to help you pursue a career in theatre.

Find out more

Production Manager

Entertainers
Canvey Island, SS8 7SE | Salaried: £40000 – £50000 | Closing: 31 August 2026
Apply now

Summary

Entertainers is one of the UK’s leading live event promoters, ranked in the top 10 in the UK and top 40 globally, delivering touring productions to hundreds of venues nationwide. We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the technical and production delivery of our touring portfolio.

More Details

Production Manager

Entertainers – Canvey Island, SS8 7SE
Full-time | Competitive salary

Entertainers is one of the UK’s leading live event promoters, ranked in the top 10 in the UK and top 40 globally, delivering touring productions to hundreds of venues nationwide.

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the technical and production delivery of our touring portfolio.

This is an office-based role, with travel as required.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Technical and Operations Director, you’ll oversee the planning and delivery of productions from initial preparation through to live touring.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading technical delivery across multiple touring productions
  • Creating and maintaining technical riders
  • Managing show advancing and venue technical liaison
  • Overseeing production standards, show builds and technical setups
  • A knowledge of RAMS, health & safety compliance and safe working practices
  • Supporting and developing the technical team and freelance crew
  • Coordinating technical logistics, equipment, transport and suppliers
  • Working with Operations on routing, scheduling and tour feasibility
  • Attending shows where required and resolving live production issues

About You

You’ll have:

  • Production or technical management experience within live events or touring
  • Strong knowledge of theatre and touring environments
  • An understanding of UK health & safety requirements
  • Experience advancing shows and working directly with venues
  • Experience managing teams, freelancers and suppliers
  • Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple productions at once
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • A senior role within one of the UK’s leading live entertainment promoters
  • A large and varied national touring portfolio
  • A fast-paced and ambitious working environment
Back to careers
Apply now

Development Assistant

Royal Ballet and Opera
£31,440 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours | Closing: 24 August 2026
The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint a Development Assistant on a part-time fixed-term basis. This role will provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Appeals and Membership teams.

Head of Music, The Royal Opera

Royal Ballet and Opera
Competitive Salary dependent on experience | Closing: 30 August 2026
We are looking to appoint a new Head of Music for The Royal Opera company. This role will provide artistic and musical leadership within The Royal Opera, manage the Music Staff team, and work as a répétiteur and coach to the highest professional standard.

Head of Production

Hull Truck Theatre
Hull, HU2 8LB | £40,000 – £45,000 per annum | Closing: 10 September 2026
The Head of Production will lead the Production Department, which consists of the Stage and Technical teams. Freelance stage management and wardrobe/costume teams are recruited for the produced programme as required. The department is also supported by the Production Administrator and occasionally freelance Production Managers.

Drama Worker

Hull Truck Theatre
Hull, HU2 8LB | £26,525 | Closing: 7 September 2026
Responsible for planning and delivering key parts of the theatre’s Creative Learning department including planning and delivering workshops in schools, the community and at the theatre, running youth theatre sessions and working with a range of participants in a range of settings including participants with additional needs or learning disabilities

Digital Content Producer

Opera North
£27,000 – £29,500 | Closing: 7 September 2026
We are looking for an ideas-driven Digital Content Producer to create short-form video content for Opera North’s channels which tells the Company’s stories in attention-grabbing and creative ways, with a focus on engaging new audiences. You’ll be full of curiosity, fleet of foot and able to turn around content fast.

Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL UK TOUR
Touring | Salaried: £30000 – £50000 | Closing: 16 August 2026
We are seeking an experienced Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup to join the production on its UK Tour. Start Date: Septmeber 2026 Contract Length: 18 Months Salary: Buyout/Competitive

Production Manager

Entertainers
Canvey Island, SS8 7SE | Salaried: £40000 – £50000 | Closing: 31 August 2026
Entertainers is one of the UK’s leading live event promoters, ranked in the top 10 in the UK and top 40 globally, delivering touring productions to hundreds of venues nationwide. We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the technical and production delivery of our touring portfolio.

Financial Controller

English National Ballet
London, E14 0SY | From £62,000 per annum | Closing: 23 August 2026
English National Ballet are seeking a Financial Controller with charity accounting experience to head up our financial accounting function. This role will focus on pursuit of best practice whilst overseeing financial compliance, statutory reporting and ENB’s control environment.

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Shakespeare’s Globe
London, SE1 9DT | £31,356 | Closing: 21 August 2026
Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Corporate Partnerships Officer who will support with the generation and growth of corporate income through the delivery and management of new and existing corporate products, projects, partnerships and bookings, and the development of the corporate pipeline to secure new business.

HR Co-Ordinator

Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Birmingham, UK | c. £30,000 per annum | Closing: 26 August 2026
You’ll provide administrative and first-line advisory support across the employee lifecycle. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth delivery of HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.

Wardrobe Assistant

Disney Theatrical Group
London, UK | Salaried: £30000 – £40000 | Closing: 21 August 2026
We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join the Wardrobe department for Disney’s The Lion King at London’s Lyceum. As a Wardrobe Assistant, you’ll report to the Head and Deputy Head of Wardrobe. You’ll support the day-to-day running of a large-scale musical.

Scenic Construction Team Opportunities

Arts Educational Schools London
London, W4 1LY | Salaried: £35000 – £40000 | Closing: 3 September 2026
We’re looking for experienced and enthusiastic scenic construction professionals to join our Production Department and help deliver high-quality productions in a dynamic theatre environment.