London (with travel to theatres, rehearsals, touring venues and industry events)
Contract
Fixed Term (One Year)
About Fiery Angel
Fiery Angel is one of the UK's leading theatre producers, creating and presenting award-winning productions in the West End, across the UK and internationally. The company develops, produces and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial theatre productions, collaborating with leading artists, creatives and partners to bring exceptional live entertainment to audiences.
Purpose of the Role
The General Manager is responsible for the operational, financial and administrative management of Fiery Angel's productions.
Working closely with producers, creative teams, venue partners and company staff, the General Manager ensures productions are delivered efficiently, compliantly and within budget.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong commercial awareness and a detailed understanding of the theatre industry.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Manage productions from development to closure.
- Prepare and monitor production budgets, cashflows and financial forecasts.
- Work with production managers to deliver productions within agreed budgets and schedules.
- Administer production, co-production and commercial agreements.
- Liaise with venues, theatre owners and presenting partners on operational and contractual matters.
- Work with company and production managers to manage cast and staff absences, maintain contingency plans and promptly elevate potential disruption to producers.
- Oversee travel, transport, accommodation and per diems for assigned productions and transfers.
- Attend key workshops, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, previews and performances as required; coordinate opening and press night operations with company teams and venue partners.
Company and Business Operations
- Support day-to-day office and business operations.
- Develop and maintain systems, policies and administrative procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company, employment, health and safety, and data protection requirements.
- Coordinate insurance cover for productions and company activities.
- Maintain relationships with accountants, legal counsel, insurance providers and other external advisers.
- Monitor production expenditure, invoice processing and approvals.
- Manage production payrolls, royalties and participation arrangements.
- Oversee production settlements and financial reconciliations.
- Prepare management accounts and financial reports with finance teams.
- Assist with investor reporting and financial communications.
Contracts and HR
- Draft, negotiate and administer performer, creative, production staff and supplier contracts.
- Ensure compliance with Equity, SOLT and other relevant industry agreements.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and HR administration as required.
- Maintain accurate personnel and contractual records.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a principal contact for company managers, venues, agents and production partners.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships across the theatre industry.
- Support producers in managing commercial and operational risks.
- Coordinate communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Support senior leadership in achieving company objectives.
Person Specification
- 4 + years experience in theatre general management or commercial theatre administration.
- Experience managing production budgets and financial reporting.
- Experience negotiating and administering contracts.
- Knowledge of Equity, SOLT and relevant industry agreements.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across complex productions.
- Experience of West End and UK touring productions and venues
- Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded and solutions focused.
- Collaborative and team oriented.
- Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- Passionate about theatre and live entertainment.
Salary commensurate with experience.
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