Interim Construction Manager
Salary £ £45,380.00 Pro Rata
Coventry, West Midlands
Vacancy listed 25/09/2026
Application deadline 30/10/2026
Details
Post: Interim Construction Manager
 
Salary & Band:  £45,380.00 Pro Rata
Department:     Production
Contract:            6 months
Hours:                  Full-time 39 hours per week
Reporting to:     Director of Production & Operations

Starting date:    As soon as possible
Closing Date:      Ongoing
 
Interview Dates: As soon as possible

Location: Coventry

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry are seeking to appoint an Interim Construction Manager to Belgrade Theatre Scenery Workshop. This post will be responsible for the successful realisation of all scenic elements across carpentry and metal/fabrication works. The Interim Construction Manager will jointly lead Belgrade Theatre Scenery in tandem with our Head of Paint shop to deliver all projects and builds.
 
This is an interim role for 6 months required to oversee the running of Belgrade Theatre Scenery Workshop. The role requires knowledge of the highest standards of craftsmanship and efficiency in the building of set, props, and technical elements. The Interim Construction Manager will also actively secure new work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery, as well as managing the workshop and construction department to effectively and efficiently deliver quality sets and scenery, built on time and in budget. 
 
The Appointee will have the ability to interpret technical drawings, have good budgeting skills with a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation. An ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines, along with a solution-based approach to problem solving, with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills being essential.
 
Aim of post:
  • To actively secure commercial work for Belgrade Theatre Scenery
  • To manage the workshop department effectively and efficiently in its delivery of quality sets, scenery, furniture, etc built on time and in budget, for all client builds and Belgrade productions, including Co-Productions, and In Association with productions 
  • To develop and maintain a high standard of product
  • To oversee maintenance and safe use of all workshop equipment (loose tools, equipment and machinery within the Workshop

 Specific Responsibilities:
 
 Operational
  • Provide timely and accurate costings for builds and construction
  • To ensure CAD drawings for construction of scenic elements for workshop staff to work to are provided, ensuring that such drawings are accurate and reflect the designers needs as well as any necessary structural requirements
  • To oversee the construction, repair and modification of stage sets, scenery and furniture within approved budgets
  • To work closely with Production and Artistic teams, interpreting their requirements to realisation in relation to sets, scenery and furniture
  • To attend as necessary, technical and fit up periods to ensure quality construction of the sets
  • To attend production meetings as required
  • To be line manager for the Workshop staff (including casual and seasonal staff).
  • To appoint, supervise, support and motivate freelance/casual staff
  • To be responsible for Health & Safety in the Workshop.  Complying with HSE standards and insurance regulations, in particular that the workshop areas comply and are left clean and tidy after work and that staff are trained to use equipment. Being responsible for the safety and wellbeing of other members of the team and for Health and Safety within the workshop area.
  • To assist and prepare if required risk assessments for sets and work produced in the workshop.

 Financial
  • Working with the Director of Production & Operations, control and report on agreed costings and budgets, both materials and staffing, using the Theatre’s appropriate systems
  • Ensuring that all costings generated are accurate, and that correct invoicing information is passed onto the BTS Administrator    
 
OTHER INFORMATION

The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters.

WHAT WE OFFER
  • The opportunity to work as part of the Finance Team at a leading producing theatre.
  • A friendly and collaborative working environment.
  • Tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions.
  • 10% discount at the Theatre’s Café and Bars.
  • The opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a vibrant cultural organisation.

How To Apply?
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Provide A Cover Letter
Your covering letter should include why you are interested in this post, what qualities you believe you can bring to the role, your relevant skills, and any additional information you feel supports your application.

We recommend that you tell us what you can about yourself, with reference to the Job Description and What We Are Looking For sections. Please also include any relevant qualifications or training courses attended.

Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4 / 500 words.

Alternatively, we can accept applications in other formats, including voice note or video.

By emailing recruitment@belgrade.co.uk with Video/Voice Note Application in the subject box.

Your video/voice note should be no more than five minutes in length.

What Has Attracted You to This Role and Why You Want to Work for The Belgrade Theatre?

"We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications."

Our Commitment to Equality

The Belgrade Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and winner of the People First Award – Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — including but not limited to individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths or beliefs, disabilities, and neurodiverse conditions.

We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our creative community and strengthens our connection to the audiences we serve. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.

If you require any adjustments, accommodations, or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@belgrade.co.uk with the subject line ‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.

If you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and complete the disability confident survey via this link: Disability Confident Survey.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM

The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.

Please complete our monitoring form via this link: Diversity and Equal Opportunities form.

“At the Belgrade Theatre, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to telling powerful, diverse stories that reflect us as a vibrant community.”

Winner of Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards and nominated for Best Production at the Black British Theatre Awards.

Winner The People First Award 2026 Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026

 

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