Technical Assistant Stage Manager

  • Contract
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Scrooge and Marley London Ltd


Job: Technical Assistant Stage Manager

Job: Technical Assistant Stage Manager

Organisation: Scrooge and Marley London Ltd

Postcode: N22 7AY

  • Job Title: Technical Assistant Stage Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story, Mark Gatiss’ retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story, returns to Alexandra Palace Theatre this year and we’re looking for an experienced Technical Assistant Stage Manager to join the team

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To be responsible for the running of shows, including the pre-show set-up and scene changes.

  • To work closely with the stage management team to run rehearsals.

  • To oversee maintenance of props and furniture on the production, alongside the rest of the stage management team and the Production Manager.

  • Cover the Sound No. 2 pre-set and show plot as required.

  • To be ‘on the book’ and call the production on a regular basis.

  • To make petty cash purchases as required and account for expenditure.

  • To ensure that all relevant paper work and documentation is correctly written up, amended and distributed as required.

  • To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of an Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) on a first-class play.

Job Responsibilities

  • An experienced Assistant Stage Manager who has experience on a similar scale of production.

  • Previous experience with operational sound and radio mics.

  • Candidates who can be flexible and work well as part of a team.

  • Solution-focused candidates who work calmly under pressure.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV by midday on Friday 4 July 2025 to [email protected].

If selected for interview, they will take place on Wednesday 16th July.
If you choose to, you are also welcome to submit a portfolio and/or a personal statement alongside your CV (the personal statement should be either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file of 2 minutes max).

As we are committed to diversity and equality across our work, both on and off the stage, we ask that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form on the job description.

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