Step Into the Spotlight: Join Les Grandes Personnes
A unique opportunity to lead production and administration at one of Europe’s most imaginative street performance collectives — apply by 30 May 2025
Job Opportunity: Production & Administration Manager
Apply by 30 May 2025
Our friends at Les Grandes Personnes are looking for a new Production and Administration Manager to join their team in Aubervilliers, France.
About Les Grandes Personnes
Founded in 1998 and based at La Villa Mais d’Ici in Aubervilliers, Les Grandes Personnes is a collective that brings sculpture into the public realm, blending visual arts and theatrical performance. Their giant puppets have appeared in street parades, carnivals and large public events from South Africa to Algeria, and from Haiti to Chile. Whether through choreographed storytelling, object theatre or participatory installations, they animate streets, squares and gardens with creativity and community engagement.
The company is supported by the DRAC Île-de-France, the Île-de-France Region (under the Artistic and Cultural Continuity programme), and the City of Aubervilliers. Their team includes two co-directors, a production and touring manager, and around twenty artists and technicians.
The Role
📍 Location: La Villa Mais d’Ici, 77 rue des Cités, 93300 Aubervilliers
🗓 Start Date: Mid-June 2025 (including a one-month handover period)
📄 Contract: Full-time, permanent (CDI)
💼 Salary: According to the CCNEAC salary scale, based on experience
📬 Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
Main Responsibilities
Budget and financial management
Submitting and reporting on funding applications
Day-to-day administration and compliance
Production coordination and logistics
HR tasks including payroll, contracts, and social contributions
Candidate Profile
Prior experience in a similar cultural or artistic organisation
Higher education in cultural management and/or administration
Good understanding of legal, financial and HR issues in live performance
Proactive, organised and detail-oriented
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, payroll tools (e.g. Spaiectacle), and Mac OS
A driving licence (held for 3+ years) is a plus
English and/or Spanish fluency would be an asset
📄 Full job description available here:
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To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to:
📧 administration@lesgrandespersonnes.org