ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE)

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Role Purpose

To act as Production General Manager as required on TTP productions or co-productions and to supervise the production coordinator and production assistants on each production.

Responsibilities include:

• To build and maintain relationships with agents, actors, creatives, investors, co-producers and venues and to keep abreast of productions in the UK and internationally.
• To support the Production team in negotiating and preparing rights agreements to the best commercial advantage of TEG.
• To work with the Producers and Production team to prepare and manage production budgets, working with TEG’s finance team to ensure that resources are managed effectively within financial constraints.
• To assist with sourcing and casting of appropriate artists for productions as required to maximise a show’s commercial potential.
• To recruit and manage production staff and creative team members.
• To negotiate and prepare contracts for theatre productions including actors, creatives, production teams, venues and other staff.
• To assist the Producers and Production team in preparing co-production and joint venture agreements as required.
• To manage the organisation and administration of all elements of productions including, but not limited to: physical production, programmes, press nights, insurance, travel, visas, accommodation and per diems for international artists and touring productions.
• To assist with co-producer and investor relationships during the course of a production.
• To work with TEG’s finance team on production accounts, financial statements and tax claims as required.
• To work with marketing, press, ticketing, producers and creative teams as necessary to plan and launch campaigns and organise on-sales.
• To attend workshops, readings and productions in London and on tour, as required.
• To keep abreast of current Union Agreements and industry developments.
• Any other duties as reasonably required to support the team and ensure the success of TTP productions and co-productions

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar production role
• Confident with all MS office packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good knowledge of current UK theatre and live entertainment
• Excellent working knowledge of theatre union agreements

And will be:

• Extremely organised
• Able to prioritise a changing to-do list and stay calm under pressure
• Detail orientated
• Self-motivated and able to use their initiative
• Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team
• Confident in managing relationships with a wide range of people, teams and organisations
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential subjects with tact, diplomacy and discretion

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.