Crewing Manager

Working closely with the show production, project development teams, and the Head of Resourcing you will plan and allocate appropriate resources, ensuring optimal crew deployment to maximise efficiency and maintain show schedules. You will be the key contact for your artist group offering support and guidance.RequirementsWorking closely with the show production, project development teams, and the Head of Resourcing to plan and allocate appropriate resources, ensuring optimal crew deployment to maximise efficiency and maintain show schedulesMaintain a comprehensive database of available talent and their skill setsLine managing the crew in your teams, conduct regular performance reviews and providing mentoring and career development guidanceManaging lifecycle events for your team; onboarding, contract changes, salary and promotion actions and offboarding as requiredEnsuring the team has access to the necessary tools, software, and equipment escalating requests to tech where neededMonitoring needs for hiring within your teams, working with the recruitment team and the Head of Resourcing to facilitateKeep crew scheduling software up to date with adapting needs on a weekly basisWork closely with department HODs on balancing skills within their disciplines. Flagging training needs to the HOD's and People teamBe the first point of contact for artists day to day line management, escalating any ongoing concerns to the People team where neededMaintain a high team morale and support any artist wellbeing challengesSkills And AttributesUnderstanding of basic local employment law and the application of local contracts, benefits and local staff policies to be able to support artist queriesCommunication- Confident and strong communicator. Ensures clear communication across the team, adapting methods to support understanding and alignmentCollaboration- Ability to work effectively with others. Builds an inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are actively sought and valuedProblem solving- Leads the team in identifying and resolving issues, considering broader impact and company priorities. Creates an environment where challenges and conflicts are addressed constructively using clear, agreed approaches