Head of Production
Salary: £44,980 per annum
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Contract type: permanent
The role
The Head of Production is responsible for all the technical and pedagogical requirements within the broad area of Production Management and will be working closely with the Director of Technical Training in the development of the course in this area. You will be scheduling the day-to-day running of the Production departments within a busy producing environment, as well as leading and implementing the health and safety aspect of the technical areas. You will also be undertaking direct and indirect teaching with the students in the subject of Production Management and overseeing the assessing of those students as well as taking a full and active role in the cross-discipline areas within the Academy as a whole.
The Head of Production is the line manager for the Technical Manager(s) and also responsible for the employment of freelance Set and Costume Designers when required and will ensure they are fully inducted into working at the Academy. You will also be supervising and managing other technical staff on academy productions and events as applicable to the role of Production Manager. You will be responsible for the running of the Production Management budget and therefore the provision and maintenance of all relevant technical systems in conjunction with the Technical Manager(s).
The Head of Production will be representing RADA on external bodies and keeping abreast of developments within the relevant industry areas. This role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically and confidently. The candidate should have excellent scheduling, negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
The successful candidate will have wide theatre production experience at repertory level and above with experience of small and mid-scale productions. This post would suit someone interested in pursuing a career in administration within an arts training or higher education environment. We are looking for an effective person who has a passion for the arts and would like to help the next generation in their learning.
The team
The Production and Technical Management team are at the heart of the Theatre Production department. Working closely with all the specialist technical departments within RADA, the team are also involved with other departmental activities across the Academy, including Short Courses, Development and Marketing, and the Youth Company.
We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as disabled. RADA is embarking on a journey to become an anti-racist institution and is committed to supporting candidates in their positions, ensuring that the workplace is safe and inclusive for all. If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.
About us
Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to RADA.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian or Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as D/deaf and Disabled as these groups are underrepresented within the RADA staff body.
We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has professional experience in a leadership role, either at a conservatoire, in Higher Education or in industry.
If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.
How to apply
In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and describes the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.
Please email your application to hrapplications@rada.ac.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 07 June 2023
Interview dates: w/c 12 June 2023
If you have any questions please contact:
Vinodini Krishnan
HR Administrator
hrapplications@rada.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7908 4895
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves.