Deputy Production Manager

The Young Vic is seeking a Deputy Production Manager, the Production Department builds strong relationships with freelance and in-house creative teams, and other artistic personnel to deliver their creative vision within the agreed timescales and budgets, to the highest possible standards. Members of the Production Department work closely and collaboratively together to realise the full potential of all productions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on project and production/technical management of studio productions, events and workshops as well as manage the studio spaces as required and agreed with the Technical Director

• Assist Production Managers and Technical HoDs in leading fit-ups, supervising as required.

• Support and induct Production Managers, acting as their main point of contact within the Production Team.

• Support and induct Stage Management teams in all Young Vic rehearsals by being a direct contact between the rehearsal room and the production team and Young Vic wider team.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all productions and act as a key point of contact both internally and externally by building relationships with creative teams, producers, production managers and other key stakeholders

• Assist Producing and Production with rehearsal room organisation and running by inducting freelance staff in the Young Vic’s production processes and systems.

• Support the Technical Director to instill an excellent Health and Safety Culture - leading on the Health and Safety of Studio productions, events and workshops, and

• Ensure Production folders and Health and Safety documentation and inspections are accurate and up to date alongside the Technical Director

• Provide general production duties such as sending out plans, schedules and technical information, co-ordinating transportation and couriers (including international shipping) and book and co-ordinate meetings including taking notes/minutes.