Main duties & Responsibilities
- Pre-Production Planning: Collaborate with the Director and Design Team to realise the vision of the production. Develop and manage detailed production schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
- Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate the work of the technical crew, designers, construction teams, and stage management. Ensure clear communication and foster a positive, collaborative working environment.
- Technical Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of set, lighting, sound, and costume designs, ensuring they align with the director’s vision while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Venue Coordination: Working with the Creative Producer, liaise with Cumbernauld Theatre facilities and staff to coordinate production needs, including rehearsal spaces, performance schedules, and technical requirements.
- Budget Management: Manage the production budget, including procurement of materials, hiring of crew, and other expenditures. Ensure financial accountability and efficiency.
- Health and Safety: Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations. Implement risk assessments and safety plans for all aspects of the production.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve production issues, making decisions that balance artistic integrity with practicality and resource availability.
- Sustainability Reporting: Lead the sustainability reporting of the production, using the Theatre Green Book.
- Post-Production: Oversee the strike of the production, ensuring the safe and efficient dismantling of the set, return of rented or borrowed equipment, and proper acknowledgement of all involved parties.
