Job Description
Theatre Production Assistant.
Location: Croydon - CR40 4RR
Freelance/Self Employed
Mon-Fri-8am-5pm
£14-£15 ph.
Scena is one of the UK s leading creative construction, set design, props, staging, exhibition and manufacture companies with over 40 years in the business. Based in South London, we design and build sets for theatres, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and the music industry worldwide.
Scena are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Theatre Production Assistant.
Are you organised, detail-oriented, and ready to be the backbone of a busy theatre production team? As a Theatre Production Assistant, you ll be at the heart of our production handling administrative and logistical tasks that keep our projects running smoothly. You ll get hands-on exposure to the creative process, working closely with designers, crew, and production managers to deliver sets to production timelines.
What You ll Do
You ll play a key role in supporting the production team across a variety of tasks, including:
- Raising and placing orders, and checking supplier invoices for approval
- Assisting with costings, and preparing quotations
- Managing diaries, emails, and scheduling to keep projects on track
- Taking notes at client and production meetings, both in-house and on-site
- Maintaining and organising digital and physical job folders
- Co-ordinating transport, travel, and accommodation where necessary
- Preparing crew sheets and raising RAMS documentation for on-site activities
- Supporting workflow and scheduling in the workshop
- Liaising with the scenic art team to communicate build schedules and client updates
- Researching and sourcing items for builds as necessary
- Providing general administrative support across the department
About You
You re organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You ll thrive if you:
- Have strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset
- Communicate clearly and confidently
- Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Have an interest in theatre, live events, or production
- Bring a creative mindset and a willingness to learn
- Are excited to grow into a more project-focused role over time
Why You ll Love It at Scena
- Be the backbone of our productions while gaining insight into the creative process
- Work closely with experienced industry professionals
- Gain hands-on experience across a range of theatre projects
- Join a supportive and collaborative team
- Opportunities for career development and progression
If you re organised, enthusiastic, and ready to help make theatre happen behind the scenes, we d love to hear from you!
Apply Today
If you re passionate about theatre set production and ready to take the next step in your career, we d love to hear from you.
Other relevant skills and experience may include Theatre Production Assistant, Production Coordinator, Stage Production Assistant, Production Administrator, Assistant Stage Manager, Theatre Administrator, Production Office Assistant.
