General Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Chris Harper Productions


  • Job Title: General Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 08 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

Chris Harper Productions are looking for a General Manager. With Productions such as Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket), The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Theatre Royal Haymarket), and more in 2026 to be announced. We are looking for an experienced General Manager to join the team.

Job Description

Responsible to: Producer

Shared responsibility with Producer for: Production Co-Ordinator

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Contracts

With the Production Co-ordinator and Producer, negotiate and oversee the

preparation of contracts for productions in accordance with current union

agreements, including actors, creatives, stage management and production teams and all other staff.

Oversee the management of child licensing and scheduling matters, if applicable.

Build and maintain relationships with agents, actors, creatives, investors, co-producers and venues.

Create contracts, personnel templates, work with Producers on Code of Conduct

Policies and working with Head of People & Culture on all HR matters.

Keeping abreast of and advising on current union agreements and ensuring company

adherence to current rates and regulations.

Ensure that all productions have appropriate Health and Safety policies in place in conjunction with the Production Manager.

Full Job description below

Job Requirements

Person Specification – Essential Skills and Experience

Significant experience working in a professional theatre environment, as a General Manager

Experience of working within the requirements of the relevant union agreements.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of people.

Excellent face-to-face and written communication skills and a confident telephone manner.

Strong negotiating and persuasion skills.

Excellent numerical and budgetary skills.

Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure, juggling multiple priorities.

A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive small team

Self-motivated, with a methodical, logical and thorough approach to work and an ability to use initiative.

An ability to respect confidentiality and use diplomacy and discretion.

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

A passion for theatre

How to Apply

Email CV & Cover Letter to [email protected]

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