Niche Productions Ltd
Job Summary
Job Description
The General Manager is responsible for the ongoing successful operation of Niche Productions Group’s portfolio of projects delivered under our General Management services, including long-running productions such as The Traitors: Live Experience and Peppa Pig: Surprise Party.
Alongside overseeing existing productions, the General Manager will play a key role in the growth of the General Management arm of the business, supporting the acquisition of new clients and leading the setup, development and day-to-day running of General Management systems, processes and reporting across the company.
The role will also support the international development of Niche Productions Group’s projects and services, working with the senior leadership team to help establish General Management frameworks suitable for international markets, touring productions and overseas partnerships.
The General Manager holds responsibility for production finances, working closely with the Director of Production to generate and manage contracts for freelance teams during build and installation periods, and collaborating with producers to draft and oversee contracts for performers, creatives and wider production personnel.
During the running period of each production, the General Manager is accountable for ensuring all departments – including operations, marketing, production, FOH and technical – are operating effectively, within agreed budgets, and in line with contractual and commercial obligations. The role requires a proactive, detail-driven approach to financial oversight, departmental accountability and risk management.
The General Manager is expected to continually drive efficiency across all areas of operation, challenging teams to work in the most cost-effective way possible while maintaining production quality and audience experience.
Job Requirements
Proven experience in a General Manager, Company Manager, Line Producer or senior production management role within theatre, immersive or live experiential productions.
Strong understanding of commercial and immersive operating models, including short runs, limited seasons and pop-up venues.
Demonstrable experience managing budgets, cashflow forecasting and financial reporting, with hands-on delivery of finance processes such as POs, approvals, invoice tracking and reconciliations.
Experience drafting and overseeing contracts across cast, creatives, production teams and suppliers, with working knowledge of payroll, employment structures and freelance engagement models.
Ability to manage productions through build, rehearsals, opening and running, holding multiple departments accountable.
Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, sound knowledge of UK theatre compliance, and the ability to work calmly in fast-paced environments, including occasional evenings
Job Overview
- Job Title: General Manager
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026
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Location:
London
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