Eleanor Lloyd Productions
Eleanor Lloyd Productions is looking for a dynamic and experienced theatre professional to join the company and be a part of its future, working directly in close collaboration with producer Eleanor Lloyd.
We are searching for a General Manager & Associate Producer whose personal artistic taste and keen interest in strategy and planning sits alongside the skill and capacity to deliver high quality general management from day to day.
Within our company the culture is friendly, relaxed and informal, and you will be able to self-determine and manage your approach to your work. In your role leading the day-to-day general management of ELP you will also be able to influence the administrative culture of the company and its work, bringing leadership to the team appointed to each production.
The General Manager and Associate Producer will have overall responsibility for leading on the company's West End based productions, planning, delivery and operation of ELP's slate of projects, and deputising for Eleanor where appropriate. The role is currently supported by the Stage One Trainee Producer.
This is an opportunity for someone looking for the next step in an already established career, experienced in and passionate about theatrical production and running shows at the highest level, keen to take on further responsibility with oversight across multiple productions, and confident in their artistic taste and keen to be involved in the devising of new commercial projects.
If you are a confident and ambitious individual ready to forge a pivotal role in an established and growing company, this could be the role for you.
ELP has an office in the West End. We currently share a floor with Wessex Grove, Francesca Moody Productions and Jamie Wilson Productions. We generally expect the team to work full time in the office but we are happy to discuss some flexibility, especially around caring and family responsibilities.
We are a friendly, relaxed team who are also hard working and ambitious. The need for a flexible attitude to working times will be essential when projects and productions demand the same.
The role will include general management of our long running production of Witness for the Prosecution as well as the planning, production and running of all new projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production and General Management:
ELP is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying. We believe that everyone is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have previously been underrepresented in our industry and at large due to the experience of barriers linked to ethnicity, class, disability, gender, geography, sexuality, age and religion.
Essential Attributes:
Contract: Permanent following initial three-month probation period.
Notice period: Three months on either side.
Salary: Circa £50,000-60,000 p.a dependent on experience. There is some flexibility dependent upon experience, consummate with a senior management position.
Pension: In accordance with statutory provisions.
Annual Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays.
Working hours: 10am to 6pm - Monday to Friday, but additional and out-of-hours work will be expected dependent on specific production schedules and requirements. Flexible location and/or an element of remote working is negotiable taking into account the requirements of the position.
Other benefits: Reimbursement of all theatre tickets and business travel expenses.
We will interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process including, but not limited to job description in an alternative format, option to submit via video etc.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The recruitment process is being led by Eleanor Lloyd.
To apply, please send a cover letter addressing how your experiences matches the role (no longer than 2 sides of A4) and a copy of your CV by an email via the button belowl
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
Please provide the names and contact details of two people who can comment on your work professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your permission.
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Eleanor Lloyd Productions is looking for a dynamic and experienced theatre professional to join the company and be a part of its future, working directly in close collaboration with producer Eleanor Lloyd.
We are searching for a General Manager & Associate Producer whose personal artistic taste and keen interest in strategy and planning sits alongside the skill and capacity to deliver high quality general management from day to day.
Within our company the culture is friendly, relaxed and informal, and you will be able to self-determine and manage your approach to your work. In your role leading the day-to-day general management of ELP you will also be able to influence the administrative culture of the company and its work, bringing leadership to the team appointed to each production.
The General Manager and Associate Producer will have overall responsibility for leading on the company's West End based productions, planning, delivery and operation of ELP's slate of projects, and deputising for Eleanor where appropriate. The role is currently supported by the Stage One Trainee Producer.
This is an opportunity for someone looking for the next step in an already established career, experienced in and passionate about theatrical production and running shows at the highest level, keen to take on further responsibility with oversight across multiple productions, and confident in their artistic taste and keen to be involved in the devising of new commercial projects.
If you are a confident and ambitious individual ready to forge a pivotal role in an established and growing company, this could be the role for you.
ELP has an office in the West End. We currently share a floor with Wessex Grove, Francesca Moody Productions and Jamie Wilson Productions. We generally expect the team to work full time in the office but we are happy to discuss some flexibility, especially around caring and family responsibilities.
We are a friendly, relaxed team who are also hard working and ambitious. The need for a flexible attitude to working times will be essential when projects and productions demand the same.
The role will include general management of our long running production of Witness for the Prosecution as well as the planning, production and running of all new projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production and General Management:
- To negotiate and/or oversee the preparation of contracts for productions against the current union agreements, including actors, creatives, stage management, production teams and other staff.
- To create and negotiate joint venture and co-production agreements as required.
- To manage the investment aspect of each show including but not limited to; investment prospectus, investment papers, financial management, investor relations.
- In conjunction with the Producer and Production Manager, securing creative teams and show staff for each production.
- Collaborate with the casting team, managing casting processes and organising and managing auditions.
- Act as liaison with the venue and performing company locally or whilst on tour, regularly attending the theatre in person.
- Directly manage the show team when in production and oversee any HR or disciplinary issues, ensuring pastoral care is of the highest level and general wellbeing of the company is maintained.
- To be responsible for keeping abreast of and advising on current trade union agreements and ensuring company adherence to the current rates and regulations.
- Ensure that all productions have appropriate Health and Safety policies in place in conjunction with the Production Manager.
- To prepare and manage production budgets (including transfers, readings and workshops), and, together with ELP's external accountant, control financial processes (including invoicing, payroll, petty cash, settlements and royalties) to ensure that resources are managed effectively within financial constraints including swift and accurate authorisation and signing of invoices and review of weekly payrolls.
- To work with external Production accountants on production accounts, financial statements and tax claims as required.
- Attending read throughs, run throughs, workshops and productions, overseeing all technical rehearsals, previews and press nights as necessary. This may include international or regional travel.
- Alongside any co-producers, liaise with marketing and press agencies on all aspects of sales campaigns including sales reports, approval of copy/design assets and budget trackers.
- To be the first to deal with any problems as they might arise on the production, including for actor and creative team agents.
- Arrange appropriate insurance for the production and manage claims.
- Such other duties as may reasonably be required.
- To support Eleanor and the Production and Creative Associate to develop and generate ideas for new commercial projects.
- Build strong relationships with investors, partners, artists/other creative freelancers.
- To keep abreast of trends in the wider arts sector scoping new opportunities or commercial exploitation.
- To be part of building the company strategy for the next 5 years and beyond.
- To participate in the management of the company accounts with the Producers and take responsibility for liaison with the company accountants.
- To line manage the Trainee Assistant Producer and others as and when required e.g. any Production Assistants brought in.
- To take responsibility for the company annual insurance policy, office management and any other high level company administration as necessary.
- Maintain high quality relationships with stakeholders.
- Advocate for and represent ELP positively.
- Attend ELP performances and events as required.
ELP is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying. We believe that everyone is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have previously been underrepresented in our industry and at large due to the experience of barriers linked to ethnicity, class, disability, gender, geography, sexuality, age and religion.
Essential Attributes:
- Significant experience in a management position overseeing productions in commercial theatre.
- Strong negotiating and persuasion skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on a varied workload and to juggle competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and numeracy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of people.
- Tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Eye for detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to deliver work within budgetary constraints.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- A willingness to work as part of a team and cover other roles as necessary.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Work, Outlook and Excel including the ability to navigate complex Excel formulas for royalty pools and recoupment schedules.
Contract: Permanent following initial three-month probation period.
Notice period: Three months on either side.
Salary: Circa £50,000-60,000 p.a dependent on experience. There is some flexibility dependent upon experience, consummate with a senior management position.
Pension: In accordance with statutory provisions.
Annual Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays.
Working hours: 10am to 6pm - Monday to Friday, but additional and out-of-hours work will be expected dependent on specific production schedules and requirements. Flexible location and/or an element of remote working is negotiable taking into account the requirements of the position.
Other benefits: Reimbursement of all theatre tickets and business travel expenses.
We will interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process including, but not limited to job description in an alternative format, option to submit via video etc.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The recruitment process is being led by Eleanor Lloyd.
To apply, please send a cover letter addressing how your experiences matches the role (no longer than 2 sides of A4) and a copy of your CV by an email via the button belowl
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
Please provide the names and contact details of two people who can comment on your work professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your permission.
When submitting your application . click apply for full job details