Production Assistant
ABOUT CROSSROADS LIVE UK
Crossroads Live brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Sydney - our global touring platform ensures the best-loved theatre titles from the West End and Broadway can be embraced by audiences throughout the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and India. The Crossroads Live pantomime division, based in London, is the biggest producer of pantomimes in the world.
Whilst Crossroads Live UK is part of a global company - we’re firmly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night, we see how theatre can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of the West End to towns and cities, across the UK and beyond.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We have a vacancy for an experienced Production Assistant to join our Production team in our fast paced, and friendly General Management office.
Job Description
Location: You’ll be based in our busy Covent Garden General Management office.
Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work for which TOIL may be given.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays, rising incrementally to 33 days per annum including bank holidays.
Start: June/July 2025
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Role Responsibilities
Rehearsal/Audition venue bookings
Script copying and binding
General Running / Banking duties
Creating, updating and distributing records and production data (contact sheets, company lists etc)
Travel and accommodation bookings
Preparation and administration of contracts for artistes, crew and creatives
Collating programme and brochure information and proof reading
Clerical tasks as specified by GM
First Call Notices
Drafting & issuing travel itineraries
Organisation and payment of Per Diems
Organisation of wardrobe / wig calls
Organisation of first nights, press nights, parties, and gifts
Basic accounting, including payroll checking, drafting purchase orders, invoice coding and administration, credit card reconciliation, and budgets for auditions, rehearsals, parties etc
Responding to customer feedback
Administration of house seat requests, and charity vouchers
Scheduling and preparations for meetings
Arranging interviews as specified by the GM
Organising Access performances
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Experience in a similar environment in the theatre industry is essential, preferably on commercial musicals in a General Manager's office.
You must be familiar with Excel. A good knowledge of rehearsal spaces and the UKT/SOLT agreements is helpful. Previous touring (including international) experience is a bonus.
You will need to be organised and confident; the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks calmly and effectively is essential.
How to Apply
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from under-represented communities.
How to Apply - Please send CV and covering email noting ‘Production Assistant’ in the subject header to recruitment.cxluk@xroadslive.com
Closing Date: Monday 30th June
Please note this post may close early if we receive sufficient applications from candidates with the required experience.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
