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We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor who will support the Productions Manager on the coordination, planning and delivery of our 30-plus student-assessed productions each year, ranging from small-scale black box to fully realised staged performances in theatre spaces both on and off campus, as well as a number of filmed Showcases. The role The Production Supervisor takes responsibility for managing a number of the GSA productions each year, liaising with academics, visiting creatives, technicians and students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The post holder is responsible for supervising and mentoring production students throughout the production process and supporting the delivery of stage management teaching sessions, providing feedback to academic colleagues. They are responsible for producing production schedules and managing production budgets in conjunction with the Productions Manager. The Production Supervisor manages the props, furniture and scenic fabric stores and plays a critical role in promoting and maintaining safe working practices across our production facilities, and sustainable working practices, in line with the principles of the Theatre Green Book. About you We are looking for a production supervisor with experience in live theatre who thrives in a busy and demanding environment, and ideally you will have experience of working in the HE sector. You must have experience of managing budgets effectively, of leading a team, and the flexibility to work well with a wide range of people. You will have a good level of stage management knowledge and an understanding of technical theatre, and be an effective communicator with the ability to remain calm under pressure. You should have exceptional attention to detail, with excellent management, administrative and IT skills, and be confident in supervising and mentoring students taking part in assessed production work. How to Apply If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would like to join our team, then please do get in touch. For an informal discussion, please contact Suzette Farrier, Productions Manager: s.farrier@gsa.surrey.ac.uk
If you are interested in working with GSA on a freelance or permanent basis or would like to learn more, we invite you to register your interest via email to gsaenquiries@gsa.surrey.ac.uk and we will follow up to organise an informal discussion.
In return, we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family-friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you.