Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator

Royal Shakespeare Company Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to join our busy London Productions team, operating across the West End and on tour both across the UK and internationally.

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to join our busy London Productions team, operating across the West End and on tour both across the UK and internationally. This is a pivotal role that acts as a central point of contact between the London office and colleagues across the RSC, supporting the successful delivery of our full range of commercial theatre productions from development to opening night. Current recent production and general management work includes: My Neighbour Totoro, Cyrano de Bergerac, Born with Teeth, Hamnet, Kyoto and Hamlet Hail to the Thief.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience working in a professional theatre environment, in a similar role on larger scale productions, or someone who has developed proven comparable skills across the wider creative industries.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in New Oxford Street, London.

You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

Job Requirements

Proven experience providing production coordination, logistical or administrative support within a professional theatre environment.
Knowledge and understanding of theatre practices, ideally including West End productions.
Experience working with freelance creative, technical or production teams.
Good working knowledge of SOLT/UK Theatre agreements and relevant Equity, Bectu or MU agreements.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinating the logistics and administration of productions from development, throughout pre-production, running and closing across a range of RSC commercial titles.
Support the arranging of rehearsals and auditions, including room bookings, logistics and risk assessments.
Supporting Production Managers, Stage Management and Company Management teams with day-to-day production activity.
Acting as a key point of contact between the London Productions team and departments across the RSC.
Coordinating the day-to-day running of the London Productions office, welcoming guests, organising meetings, maintaining office facilities and providing administrative support.
Managing production administration, including meetings, documentation and information sharing.
Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, payroll and support financial administration.
Arranging travel, accommodation and visa requirements for creative and production personnel.
Coordinating programme updates, press nights.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Production Coordinator
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Production Coordinator

Job: Production Coordinator

Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company

Postcode: WC1A 1BS

How to Apply

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

The role will close at midnight on 21 August 2026.

The interviews will be a two-stage in-person process, in the weeks commencing 24 August and 31 August 2026.