Technical Production Assistant

CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. is the worlds leading producer of Musicals including Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon.

A rare opportunity has arisen within our Technical Department based in Central London.

We wish to recruit the following:

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

The Technical Production Assistant role is an entry level opportunity, ideal for someone looking to begin their career in production or general management. Whilst industry experience is not essential, a demonstrable interest in the industry and some knowledge of the production process is required.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and heritages, genders, gender expressions and neurodiversities to apply.

Please send a CV and cover letter via the email link below

Deadline for applications is 29th September 2023. First round interviews will be held week commencing 9th October 2023. Due to the high number of applications we will receive we cannot guarantee a response unless invited to interview.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• To open and distribute all technical office post.
• To organise the payment of all show related invoices and being the main contact for all invoice queries.
• To reconcile departmental credit card expenditure, as required.
• To set up technical meetings and arrange refreshments and printing as necessary and minute meetings as required.
• To update the technical office schedule and calendars, keeping track of holiday requests and show schedules to avoid clashes.
• To collate the technical departments schedule for the weekly memo.
• To arrange weekend and holiday emergency cover for all running shows, within the Technical Department
• To issue purchase orders to suppliers whilst in pre-production and distribute purchase order worksheets to the show supervisors and heads of departments for running productions.
• To assist with the organisation and reconciliation of petty cash for supervisors for new and running productions.
• To organise the opening of accounts with suppliers when requested by supervisors and heads of departments.
• To assist the Technical Co-ordinators with managing Health and Safety systems and training across the department and productions.
• To organise adverts, recruitment, and interviews for new technical show staff.
• To assist the Technical Co-ordinators with production meetings, distributing schedules and plans and taking and distributing minutes as needed.
• To collate and file all show related documents as required.
• In conjunction with the Deputy Production Manager and the Technical Co-ordinators, to look after the maintenance of the costume and set stores, keeping updated records of what is currently in storage.
• To assist the Technical Coordinators with travel planning and logistics, and updating the staffing breakdowns and outline schedules
• To assist the Technical Coordinators and Production Managers with booking and managing rehearsal spaces
• To assist the Technical Coordinators and Production Managers on site as needed
• To assist the Technical Co-ordinators and Deputy Production Manager in managing day to day issues on running productions. (Including but not limited to ordering consumables and organising the repair and ongoing maintenance of equipment)
• And any other reasonable duties not here specified, required by the technical team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable interest and/or experience in theatre and the industry
• Basic knowledge of the production process
• Good working knowledge of IT, including Microsoft 365
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Strong organisational skills Interpersonal and communication skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure ever changing environment
• Excellent problem – solving skills and ability to use own initiative

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role or in a technical capacity within large scale musical production
• Driving licence
• First Aid Qualification