Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: £39,706 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 10am-6pm, evening and weekend availability required
Location: London Coliseum
We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Production Coordinator to join our team at the London Coliseum. In this pivotal role, you will support the Technical Operations and Commercial Programming teams in delivering an exciting and diverse programme of visiting productions, commercial events, and performances in one of the world's most iconic theatre venues.
As the key point of contact for visiting companies, you will play a vital role in ensuring productions are delivered smoothly from initial enquiry through to final settlement. Working closely with technical, production, commercial, and operational teams, you will coordinate logistics, manage stakeholder relationships, and help create an exceptional experience for visiting artists, producers, and partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and solutions-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced live events environment. Combining technical understanding with strong administrative and communication skills, you'll help maintain the London Coliseum's reputation for excellence while supporting the successful delivery of a varied and ambitious programme of work.
Requirements:
Experience in technical production, live events, or event coordination
Broad understanding of technical theatre disciplines within a producing or receiving house.
Practical understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and experience in health and safety management
Ability to interpret technical drawings, including CAD plans and ground plans
Strong organisational, administrative, and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
Excellent IT skills, complemented by a proactive ability to learn and embrace new systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
Calm, solution-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
Collaborative and approachable working style
Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.
Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
1st Interviews: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July 2026, online
2nd Interviews: Tuesday 4 August 2026, London Coliseum
Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
Feedback: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who reach the interview stage
London Coliseum is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
