Production Assistant-(Theatre)

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Theatre Production Assistant.Location: Croydon - CR40 4RRFreelance/Self EmployedMon-Fri-8am-5pm£14-£15 ph.Scena is one of the UK's leading creative construction, set design, props, staging, exhibition and manufacture companies with over 40 years in the business. Based in South London, we design and build sets for theatres, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and the music industry worldwide.Scena are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Theatre Production Assistant.Are you organised, detail-oriented, and ready to be the backbone of a busy theatre production team? As a Theatre Production Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our production – handling administrative and logistical tasks that keep our projects running smoothly. You'll get hands-on exposure to the creative process, working closely with designers, crew, and production managers to deliver sets to production timelines.What You'll DoYou'll play a key role in supporting the production team across a variety of tasks, including: Raising and placing orders, and checking supplier invoices for approvalAssisting with costings, and preparing quotations Managing diaries, emails, and scheduling to keep projects on trackTaking notes at client and production meetings, both in-house and on-siteMaintaining and organising digital and physical job folders Co-ordinating transport, travel, and accommodation where necessaryPreparing crew sheets and raising RAMS documentation for on-site activities Supporting workflow and scheduling in the workshopLiaising with the scenic art team to communicate build schedules and client updatesResearching and sourcing items for builds as necessaryProviding general administrative support across the department About YouYou're organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You'll thrive if you: Have strong organisational skills and a proactive mindsetCommunicate clearly and confidentlyCan manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently Have an interest in theatre, live events, or production Bring a creative mindset and a willingness to learnAre excited to grow into a more project-focused role over time Why You'll Love It at Scena Be the backbone of our productions while gaining insight into the creative processWork closely with experienced industry professionals Gain hands-on experience across a range of theatre projects Join a supportive and collaborative team Opportunities for career development and progression If you're organised, enthusiastic, and ready to help make theatre happen behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you!Apply TodayIf you're passionate about theatre set production and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.Other relevant skills and experience may include Theatre Production Assistant, Production Coordinator, Stage Production Assistant, Production Administrator, Assistant Stage Manager, Theatre Administrator, Production Office Assistant.JBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
East Anglia
Job Type:
FullTime