Theatre Production Assistant at Suffolk County Council

Woodbridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

24400.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Event Coordination, Costume Maintenance, Props Management, Set Building, Lighting Support, Sound Support, Social Media Management, Marketing, Administrative Tasks, Health And Safety, Customer Service, Reporting

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Woodbridge School * Address: Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ * Salary: £24,400 per annum * Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks flexible working style * Contract: Permanent * Reference: 0788 We require a motivated and friendly Duty Manager and Production Assistant to join our Theatre Team, supporting the smooth and professional delivery of productions, events, and theatre operations at Woodbridge School. We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised individual to work closely with the Theatre Manager to ensure the safe and efficient running of all theatre activity. This key role includes acting as Duty Manager for external hires and school events, taking responsibility for the safety of the building, staff, and visitors, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed, and coordinating front-of-house teams. The successful candidate will liaise with external hirers and staff, support event delivery, and complete post-event reporting. Alongside duty management responsibilities, the role involves supporting school productions as a Production Assistant. This includes researching, sourcing, and maintaining costumes and props, assisting with set building and preparation, and occasionally supporting lighting and sound for productions across the Seckford Theatre and Woodbridge Prep. The role also includes maintaining organised and well-managed storage areas for props and costumes. In addition, the position includes administrative and marketing duties, such as supporting communications with external hirers, managing social media and mailing lists, contributing to marketing materials and campaigns, and assisting with the Theatre’s “What’s On” programme, website updates, and box office administration. The successful candidate will also support the Drama department with administrative tasks, lesson preparation, and enrichment activities. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a flexible, proactive, team-focused approach, helping to ensure an outstanding experience for all theatre users, audiences, and participants. To find out more Please read the Job Recruitment Pack (pdf) [https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/06/WBS-Duty-Manager-Production-Assistant-Job-Pack-Jun-2026.pdf]. If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact James Wells, Recruitment Administrator, by calling on 01394 615170. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) [https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/WBS-Job-Application-Form-December-2023.docx] by email to recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk [recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk] Alternatively submit your application form by post, to arrive prior to the closing date and time, to: People Team, Seckford Foundation, Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ. For more information about the application and process, please read the Explanatory Notes (pdf) [https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/app/uploads/2022/12/WBS-Explanatory-Notes-Sept-2022.pdf]. Closing date: 1.00 pm, 19 June 2026. Interview date: 22 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

The role involves acting as Duty Manager for events and ensuring the safety of the building and visitors. Additionally, the Production Assistant will support school productions by managing costumes, props, and assisting with set preparation.