Head (m/f/d) of the artistic operations office of the "Theater und Philharmonie Essen GmbH"
With the artistic divisions Aalto-Musiktheater, Aalto Ballett Essen, Essener Philharmoniker and Schauspiel Essen, Theater und Philharmonie Essen (TUP) unites one of Germany's largest theater companies under one roof, which also includes the internationally renowned Philharmonie Essen concert hall. Around 350,000 guests visit the more than 1,000 events of the TUP each season.
The following positions are to be filled for the Artistic Operations Office at the Aalto Theater as of 28.08.2025 :
2 Heads of the Artistic Operations Office
The employment relationship is based on the provisions of the NV-Bühne.
Your responsibilities:
Managing the Artistic Operations Office in a team of two
Drawing up the daily, weekly, monthly and production schedules
Managing weekly schedule meetings, production discussions, etc.
Working on the annual scheduling in close consultation with the plant management
Searching for replacement staff or reassignments
. Replacements
Organization of apartments and hotel bookings for guests
Assumption of weekend and management duties
Collaboration and proofreading of the leporello, the annual booklet, the evening cast list, the homepage, etc.
Maintenance of data in Theasoft
Processing of fee statements, vacation requests and sick notes
We offer you:
An interesting and responsible job in a successful five-division house in the middle of the city of Essen
An environment that is capable of inspiring
Working in creative, committed teams with a high level of identification with the company
International flair thanks to employees from a wide range of nations and a shared passion for theater productions
A workplace with the opportunity for personal and professional development
We actively pursue equality between women and men in the workplace. Women are expressly encouraged to apply. Applications from suitable severely disabled persons or persons with equivalent status within the meaning of the German Social Security Code IX are desirable. It is recommended that you disclose any disability/equal status in your application in order to safeguard your interests. We welcome applications from people of all nationalities.
We look forward to receiving your application!
You have the following qualifications:
Multi-year experience in the artistic operations office or a related field
Foreign language skills
Good knowledge of the opera repertoire as well as the (regional) opera landscape
Good knowledge of collective agreements and labor law
Good IT skills (MS-Office, Excel, Theasoft)
High organizational skills, reliability and flexibility
Willingness to work normal theater hours, Ability to work under pressure
Artistic sensitivity, empathy and tact
Good communication skills
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Independent and structured work
Teamwork and social skills
Negotiation skills and strong communication skills, decision-making skills
...and last but not least: Enthusiasm for theater!