Job: Deputy Company Manager (Maternity Cover) Responsible to: Company Manager and General Manager Salary: In line with industry standard Probationary Period: 24 weeks Contract: Fixed Term maternity cover contract. Performances are 6 days per week, evening and weekend work will be required. Working schedule to be discussed. Performance schedule Tuesday - Saturday evening performances (at 7.30pm) and 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Please note this contract is subject to WLPL's right to give two weeks' notice to close the Production. Start date: ASAP Personal attributes: High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail orientated, excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour. This role may suit someone with previous experience of working in company management or in stage management, or with previous experience of working on a large-scale musical or equivalent. For a full job description, please visit https://playfuluk.com/recruitment Responsibilities may include but will not be limited to: being the first point of contact for all company members for any concerns or absences in conjunction with the Company Manager, scheduling yourselves dynamically to enable a consistent level of access to the Company Office; deputising for the Company Manager in their absence, in such cases acting as the first port of call for all company management-related matters; managing company welfare and assisting with HR issues where appropriate, in conjunction with the Company Manager and General Manager; managing logistics relating to the planning and delivery of all internal and external PR/publicity events and cast appearances, and social and digital media content capture, liaising with relevant departments, the acting company, management, marketing staff and external agencies; To apply: please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] with your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line by 5pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please include ‘Wicked Recruitment’ in the title of your email.Job Summary
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