Cunard Onboard Production Manager

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime

Production Manager (Onboard)
Bring world-class entertainment to life at sea.

Are you an experienced production professional with a passion for live theatre, technical excellence, and leading high-performing teams? We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee the delivery of outstanding entertainment experiences onboard our fleet.

In this exciting leadership role, you'll manage all aspects of production operations, including sound, lighting, stage management, rehearsals, technical maintenance, and live event delivery. Working closely with the Entertainment Director, you'll ensure every production meets the highest standards while creating memorable experiences for our guests.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing a multi-disciplined Production team of up to 30 colleagues.
• Managing the technical delivery of all theatre shows, guest entertainment, presentations, deck events, and onboard activities.
• Overseeing sound, lighting, stage management, automation, and production systems.
• Planning and coordinating rehearsals, show schedules, set changes, and technical maintenance.
• Ensuring all production equipment is maintained, tested, and operated safely.
• Conducting risk assessments and promoting a strong health and safety culture.
• Managing departmental budgets, stock control, equipment inventories, and production stores.
• Building strong relationships with guest entertainers, performers, and key onboard stakeholders.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the onboard entertainment programme and guest experience

About you
We're looking for a confident leader who combines technical expertise with outstanding people management skills.

You will have:

• A qualification in sound, lighting, stage management, or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience within a live theatre, entertainment, cruise, events, or large venue environment.
• Experience leading and developing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of sound, lighting, stage management, and production technology.
• Working knowledge of health and safety processes, including risk assessments.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for live entertainment with travel, leadership, and technical innovation. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences while working alongside talented performers, technicians, and entertainment professionals from around the world.

If you're ready to take centre stage in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create unforgettable entertainment experiences at sea.

Talent Pool

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we can, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.

Equality

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.