Manager, Talent Casting & Recruitment in Milton Keynes

The Manager plays a key role in the end-to-end casting and recruitment of performers across RWS projects. This includes sourcing, auditioning, and contracting dancers, singers, actors, and speciality talent for theme parks, theatrical productions, and other live entertainment experiences. The successful candidate will have strong industry relationships, exceptional organisational skills, and a discerning eye for talent — both established and emerging. This position requires frequent travel, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full casting process from planning to completion, including posting breakdowns, reviewing submissions, scheduling, and running auditions.
• Source and evaluate performers across all disciplines — singers, dancers, actors, specialty acts, costume characters — ensuring strong artistic and personality fits for each project.
• Conduct and support both open and invited auditions globally, as well as virtual auditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, managers, colleges, studios, and training programs to develop a strong talent pipeline.
• Identify and track emerging talent through outreach, research, and attendance at showcases and industry events.
• Manage performer availabilities, offers, and contracts, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Partner with internal teams (Artistic, Production, and Client Services) to ensure project casting aligns with creative and client expectations.

Administrative & Strategic Duties

• Coordinate audition logistics, including travel, staffing, venues, and scheduling.
• Support the development and implementation of annual audition and recruitment strategies.
• Create and maintain project budgets and contracts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor industry trends, platforms, and competitor activity to inform casting strategy.
• Ensure all recruitment and casting processes comply with company EEO, diversity, and inclusion policies.

What You Bring

• 4–6 years of professional experience in casting or performer recruitment (experience with theatre, theme parks, or live entertainment preferred).
• Previous performance experience or strong understanding of performance disciplines preferred.
• Existing network of agents, performers, and industry professionals a plus.
• Proven experience managing auditions, coordinating schedules, and communicating with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel), and casting platforms such as Spotlight and Airtable.
• A proactive, organized, and personable approach with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Degree in Theatre, Dance, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extra hours when required.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Computer (Mac/Windows)
• Company Phone Program
• Flexible working (office/remote)
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Childcare Support Policy
• Employer Sponsored Vision Programme

Please note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

Diversity And Inclusion Statement

DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE. Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.