Company Manager

The Grange Festival


Job: Company Manager

Job: Company Manager

Organisation: The Grange Festival

Postcode: SO24 9TG

  • Job Title: Company Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 30 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job Summary

The Grange Festival is seeking a Company Manager to oversee three opera productions. Fixed Term Contract: 20/4/26- 12/7/26 London base required for the rehearsal period, accommodation will be provided in Hampshire.

Job Description

Working with the Chief Operations Officer and Production Co-ordinator to create the festival schedules, welcome packs, contact sheets, handbooks, NA lists, etc

Working with the production directors to produce and distribute the weekly rehearsal schedule and manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the London rehearsal venue.

Schedule and attend seasonal production activities, rehearsals, meetings, coaching, costume fittings etc.

Attend rehearsals and performances, in London and at the Grange Hampshire

Support the seasonal stage management teams

Liaise and facilitate the set-up and management of internal and external rehearsal venues.

Management and welfare of the performing company, production teams, children, chaperones and production staff, concerning accommodation, travel, payments and other requirements, as necessary

Ensure effective and timely communication to all members of the company

Co-ordinate and supervise the company meals during the stage rehearsal period

To control and oversee each company for all performances, ensuring that the agreed and established artistic and technical standards developed during the rehearsal are maintained at all times

To supervise and arrange extra events such as filming, photo shoots, educational workshops, or publicity events as required

To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of Company Stage Manager of a first-class festival

To create and encourage a supportive and positive backstage environment for the cast and crew

To comply with all company policies and undertake any other reasonable duties as required

Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Company Stage Manager on large-scale productions or within a similar-sized organisation

An excellent communicator and listener with the ability to manage creative individuals and large teams with an understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Proven track record in managing multiple tasks at once and meeting deadlines, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience in tracking expenditure or budget management

Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to stay calm in highly pressured situations

Up-to-date understanding of existing legislation and best practices in all aspects of production health and safety, including the CDM and management processes

Familiarity and experience of working with Microsoft Office software

An interest in opera, live performance and the arts

Ideally applicant will have their own car due to location of the theatre.

How to Apply

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