Assistant to Sites & Production Manager (ASPM)

The Assistant Stage & Production Manager will work directly in support of the Production Manager, assisting in the planning, coordination, and delivery of all stage management and production operations across the festival.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of rehearsals, performance logistics, and live event delivery across multiple outdoor sites in Newport city centre.

A core responsibility of this role will be the line management and day-to-day support of the Emerging Site Crew team, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and safe, efficient working practices across all assigned locations.

This role is suited to someone with stage management or production experience who is ready to step into a more senior assistant position within a large-scale outdoor festival environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in the delivery of all production and stage management operations

• Assist with the coordination of multi-site rehearsal and performance activity across the festival

• Oversee and line manage the Emerging Site Crew, including task allocation and on-site supervision

• Support scheduling, running orders, and day-to-day operational planning

• Liaise with technical, artistic, community, and production teams to ensure smooth delivery

• Assist with get-ins, get-outs, and site transitions across all locations

• Maintain accurate production notes, communication logs, and documentation

• Support live event delivery and respond to operational needs in real time

• Help maintain safe, organised, and efficient working environments across all sites

• Act as a key communication link between the Production Manager and site-based teams

• Support problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced outdoor environments

Essential Criteria

• Experience in stage management, production coordination, or live event delivery

• Experience working within theatre, festivals, outdoor arts, or live performance contexts

• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to manage and support junior team members or assistants

• Confidence working in fast-paced, multi-site environments

• Strong understanding of live production processes and team coordination

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

• Interest in outdoor arts, site-specific performance, or large-scale public events

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in outdoor arts, festivals, or multi-location productions

• Experience line managing or supervising crew or assistants

• Understanding of health & safety in live event environments

• Experience working within participatory or community-led projects

• Interest in developing practice within large-scale urban festival contexts