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
Salary description
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour