Deputy Stage Manager – The Paddington Bear Experience

  • Contract
  • London

Selladoor Worldwide


Job Summary

Part time, 24 hrs p/w. Support the Stage Manager with technical operations, resets, troubleshooting and maintenance, with a focus on props. Deputise in their absence, act as first point of contact for Assistant Technical Stage Managers, and support emergency response and audience management.

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

Contract Period: w/c 26 October 2026 to 14 March 2027.

Hours: Minimum 24 hours across 3 days per week, within a 7-day operation. Working hours normally fall between 8am and 11pm.

Rate: £16.91 per hour (£405.84 per week).

Contract Type: Self-employed fixed-term contract, including holiday pay and SSP, with potential renewal subject to performance and availability.

Leave Embargo: No holiday/NA requests will be considered during 24-30 October 2026, 2-15 November 2026, 21 December 2026-3 January 2027, 13-19 February 2027 and 1-14 March 2027 (inclusive)

NB: You must be comfortable moving through rat runs and tight spaces within the experience.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Stage Manager – The Paddington Bear Experience
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 06 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Deputy Stage Manager – The Paddington Bear Experience

Job: Deputy Stage Manager – The Paddington Bear Experience

Organisation: Selladoor Worldwide

Postcode: SE1 7PB

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