Deputy Stage Manager – The Paddington Bear Experience

Team Leadership and Supervision

Support the Stage Manager in leading the stage management team, maintaining high standards of TASM pre-sets, maintenance and welfare.
Handle cast changes and swing requests when required.
Support Performers, Technical, Stage Management, Wardrobe, FoH and Venue Management teams during conflicts or emergencies, including audience management, medical incidents, damaged scenery, technical issues and distressed individuals. Escalate appropriately, maintain safe spaces and log incidents.

Administrative Duties

Support purchase reconciliation and accurate filing of receipts within the Stage Management budget.
Keep paperwork up to date.
Learn Roubler invoice/payroll processes to provide cover for the Stage Manager.
Manage TASM position adjustments and sick leave cover when required.

Performance Oversight

Manage prop repair, replacement and sourcing to required standards, working with General Management and Creatives as appropriate.
Support stock tracking, maintenance and longevity of props and tools, including IP-holder loans, suggesting alternatives where appropriate.
Support maintenance and repair requirements.

Deputising

Provide cover for Stage Manager and TASM responsibilities as required.

Health & Safety

Address performer, audience, technical and safety issues during performances and propose appropriate solutions.

The role may evolve according to the creative and operational needs of the experience, with other reasonable duties undertaken as required.

Relationships

Company Managers, Stage Management, Show Technicians, Wardrobe, General Management, Ticketing & FoH, Venue Management, Head of Technical, Producers, Designers, Directors, Performers and members of the public.