Job Description

JOB DETAILS

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Job reference

REQ01245

Date posted

20/10/2025

Application closing date

31/10/2025

Location

The Strand

Salary

Available upon request.

Package

Contractual hours

40

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Theatre Programming

Job description

ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE)

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Event Cinema, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Academy, West End ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value

Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence

and

Respect.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Senior Programming Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering a vibrant programme of theatrical productions and live entertainment across our regional theatres. Working as part of the Central Programming team, this role will support the wider diary management process, liaise with promoters and producers, and ensure that content aligns with the organisation's artistic and commercial ambitions.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Programming & Content Development

+ Source and negotiate theatrical productions and live entertainment content for regional venues under the direction of the Director of Regional Programming.
+ Build strong relationships with promoters, producers and agents to secure high-quality, commercially successful shows.
+ Ensure the programme reflects the diversity and interests of local and regional audiences.

Diary & Process Management

+ Manage elements of the central show diary in collaboration with the Programming team.
+ Produce and update programming documents, reports and schedules to ensure accurate information sharing.
+ Adhere to internal systems and communication processes for event confirmation, contracting, and on-sale procedures

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with Theatre Directors to understand venue needs and opportunities.
- Liaise with marketing (local, central, and external) to ensure effective campaign planning and alignment with programming objectives.
- Collaborate with ticketing teams to maximise sales potential and ensure data accuracy.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with all internal departments and external partners.

Financial & Commercial Awareness

+ Contribute to financial modelling and deal-making to ensure strong returns on programmed events.
+ Monitor performance of content and provide regular reports as directed by the Director of Regional Programming.

ABOUT YOU

Demonstrable experience in theatrical and live entertainment programming. Minimum of 5 years experience is essential. Strong organisational and diary management skills, with excellent attention to detail. Effective communicator, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external). Commercially aware, with a detailed understanding of deal structures, ticketing dynamics, and audience development. Ability to use analytical data to inform decision making, driving commercial advantage. Proactive, self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. Extensive and demonstrative knowledge of the UK theatre and live entertainment is essential.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter as to why you think you are suitable for the role via the Recruitment Portal.



Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.



We are curious, courageous, and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.