At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations of London attractions, manage budgets, recruitment, and production logistics.
- Company: Join Selladoor Worldwide, a leading UK Theatre Producer with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with some evening and weekend commitments.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of the performing arts, making a real impact on productions.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, HR, and a passion for the arts.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Associate General Manager supports the day-to-day operation of Selladoor Worldwide's London attractions, overseeing budgets, payroll, recruitment, HR, compliance and reporting while working with production, technical, creative, hospitality and venue teams to deliver exceptional operations.
Job Description
- Support the General Manager with planning new productions, including recruitment, contracting, rehearsals and production logistics.
- Lead the recruitment process for cast and crew, coordinating advertising, auditions, interviews, offers and contract renewals.
- Plan rehearsals, workshops and performer schedules, overseeing the day-to-day management of performer-related operations.
- Act as the primary contact for production enquiries, liaising with producers, creatives, clients, international promoters and company members, including visa administration where required.
- Support the delivery of press nights, investor events, launches and other production events.
- Line manage Heads of Department, providing operational, wellbeing and HR support, while monitoring staffing budgets and performance.
- Coordinate company meetings, directing team visits and accessibility requirements, ensuring reasonable adjustments are implemented.
- Work with marketing, ticketing, venue and client teams to deliver seasonal operations, promotional activity and VIP events.
- Ensure productions operate safely and effectively, maintaining compliance with client policies and health and safety requirements.
- Prepare and monitor operational, seasonal and recruitment budgets, oversee travel, accommodation and rehearsal expenditure, approve agreed overspends and support franchise budgeting where required.
- Oversee weekly payroll, invoicing and financial administration, liaising with finance teams, production accountants and clients.
- Manage HR processes including performance reviews, disciplinary matters, welfare concerns, contractual compliance, policy implementation and data protection, escalating complex issues to the General Manager where appropriate.
- Attend performances, previews and company events, promote Selladoor Worldwide and provide cover for other Associate General Managers as required.
Job Requirements
Full-time, 37.5 hours (unpaid lunch break of a half hour per day). This role will involve some evening and/or weekend working. Based between Selladoor's offices in Deptford, Central London attraction sites, and client offices/sites, as necessary.
How to Apply
You can apply by sending a Cover Letter and CV (maximum 2 pages each), or a Video or Audio file application (4 minutes max, mp4 format). Your application should demonstrate how you will take on the role and why you would like to work with us. The deadline for applications is Monday 17 August 2026, at 5pm.
We anticipate first round interviews being Wednesday 19 August or Friday 21 August. Should a second round of interviews be required, this will take place week commencing Monday 24 August.
To apply, please email your completed application to info@selladoor.com. Please also enclose the completed Equal Opportunities form provided in the link to our website. Please get in touch via alex.neidert@selladoor.com if you’d like an informal discussion about the role prior to applying.
Contact name: Alex Neidert
Contact email: alex.neidert@selladoor.com
About Selladoor Worldwide
Selladoor Worldwide are a UK Theatre Producer and General Management provider, founded in 2009. Selladoor Worldwide have toured extensively around the UK, West End and internationally. Uniquely Selladoor also provides General Management provision for live/immersive experience. In addition we also have three rehearsal spaces in Deptford, South East London, which is where our main office is based.
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