Stage Manager

Butlins Skyline LTD; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family entertainment company in Bognor Regis seeks a Stage Manager to oversee the technical delivery of live shows and ensure high standards in entertainment. In this full-time role, you will lead a team, coordinate technical training, and support artists. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with prior experience in live entertainment, able to work flexibly across various events. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on creating enjoyable holiday experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in delivering live entertainment shows.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Innovative with an ability to identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of technical entertainment delivery.
• Coordinate and implement training of technical support team.
• Ensure all shows are delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Flexibility in working patterns

Job description

Stage Manager

Department: Ents & Leisure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bognor Regis

Description

Butlin’s has been creating wonderful holiday memories since 1936. An integral part of this has always been our fantastic entertainment. The Stage Manager will help to oversee the consistent smooth running of the technical entertainment delivery, including coordinating the LX/AV/Sound/Stage teams that sit within this.

About The Role

You will be leading, co-ordinating/implementing training and development of the technical support team, in the areas of STAGE/AV/LX/AUDIO and be liaising with stage based performance content to ensure it is delivered as directed and produced.

You will be welcoming, supporting and delivering support for visiting Artistes and acts on stage and in their dressing room environments along side co-ordinating, planning and delivering day to day running and operation of venues. You will spend time ensuring all shows are consistently delivered to a high standard and ensure there is a continuous evaluation of the quality of the technical delivery in all fields AUDIO/STAGE/LX/AV and work with the team to have all Technical specifications and documentation kept up to date.

Working with other Stage Managers, Support Stage Manager, the Technical Manager and Technical support teams to create the correct atmosphere through AUDIO/LX/AV and STAGE visuals for Big Weekender, family breaks and corporate events. You will work with the others to implement systems, processes and procedures for the upkeep and maintenance of all technical equipment specific to venues and the resort as a whole and keep accurate back ups of all files and show media.

This role will develop alongside the Technical Manager a robust cover programme for the operation of shows and create effective development and succession planning for technical team development in all fields of STAGE/AV/AUDIO/LX

About You

For this role you should have previous experience in the delivery of live entertainment shows, be a strong communicator with an ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

You should be innovative with an ability to identify areas for improvement and implement ways to enhance processes and increase knowledge, skills and experiences within the team along with a keen eye for detail, always ensuring the area is adhering to all company procedures, best practises and brand guidelines.

You should be happy to be flexible for working patterns as our Stage Manager will be able to work across our family breaks, Big Weekenders and corporate events as this role covers 40 hours a week on a wide variety of shifts.