Production Coordinator (Short-Term Contract)
Punchdrunk Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Description
Punchdrunk is seeking a proactive and highly organised Production Coordinator to support the delivery of ambitious projects. Working closely with the Production Manager and Head of Technical & Production, you will provide coordination and administrative support across the early planning, design development, tendering, and pre-construction phases. You will help ensure information is organised and communicated effectively between creative teams, consultants, contractors, and producers, while coordinating documentation, tracking actions and deadlines, and supporting budgeting, scheduling, and project planning.
Job Requirements
Minimum of five years of professional experience in a similar role
Project Coordination: Experience managing project logistics, budget tracking and reconciliation, timelines, and schedules on large scale theatre and live events, or in arts organisations.
Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail working in high-pressure environments.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal skills for clear communication with internal teams, artists, and external partners.
Budgeting and Financial Management: experience in detailed budget tracking and reconciliation, invoice processing, and working within project budgets.
Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Quick-thinking and resourceful, able to adapt to changing circumstances in fast moving environments.
IT and Administrative Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite or similar software to manage schedules, documents, and project administration.
Job Responsibilities
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. You will also undertake operational and technical research to support decision-making, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in production management, project coordination, or the delivery of large-scale immersive experiences.
The role will work from 10:00am to 06:00pm three to five days per week.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Production Coordinator (Short-Term Contract)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please visit our website for all further details regarding your application.
The deadline for this application is 05:00pm on Friday 17th July 2026.
- Contact name: Jade Davies
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Punchdrunk
Formed in the UK by Felix Barrett in 2000, Punchdrunk has pioneered a game-changing form of immersive theatre in which roaming audiences experience epic and emotional storytelling inside sensory theatrical worlds. Blending classical texts, physical performance, award-winning design installation, and unexpected sites, the company’s infectious format rejects the passive obedience usually expected of audiences.