Lead Casting Associate

Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment Join to apply for the Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment role at RWS Global. Job Details Job Title: Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment Reports To: Senior Director Talent Casting and Recruitment Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday‑Thursday; 09:30 to 17:00 Friday Place of Work: UK HQ Mill Court, Milton Keynes (Remote can be discussed) Other: Full Time About RWS Global RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customised guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more. The company is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more, offering end‑to‑end services from ideation to operations. RWS Global’s team of world‑class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide. Clients include Apple, Azamara, The Coca‑Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa‑Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang and Warner Bros., among many others. About The Role The Lead Casting Associate / Recruitment Lead plays a key role in the end‑to‑end casting and recruitment of performers across RWS projects, sourcing, auditioning and contracting dancers, singers, actors and speciality talent for cruise lines, theme parks, theatrical productions and other live entertainment experiences. The successful candidate will have strong industry relationships, exceptional organisational skills and a discerning eye for talent both established and emerging. Frequent travel, excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced creative environment are required. Key Responsibilities Casting & Recruitment Support the full casting process from planning to completion, including posting breakdowns, reviewing submissions, scheduling and running auditions. Source and evaluate performers across all disciplines – singers, dancers, actors, speciality acts and musicians – ensuring strong artistic and personality fits for each project. Conduct and support both open and invited auditions globally, as well as virtual auditions. Build and maintain relationships with agents, managers, colleges, studios and training programmes to develop a strong talent pipeline. Identify and track emerging talent through outreach, research and attendance at showcases and industry events. Manage performer availabilities, offers and contracts, ensuring timely and accurate documentation. Partner with internal teams (Artistic, Production and Client Services) to ensure project casting aligns with creative and client expectations. Administrative & Strategic Duties Coordinate audition logistics, including travel, staffing, venues and scheduling. Support the development and implementation of annual audition and recruitment strategies. Create and maintain project budgets and contracts with accuracy and attention to detail. Monitor industry trends, platforms and competitor activity to inform casting strategy. Ensure all recruitment and casting processes comply with company EEO, diversity and inclusion policies. What You Bring 24 years of professional experience in casting or performer recruitment (experience with cruise lines, theatre, theme parks or live entertainment preferred). Strong understanding of performance disciplines, dance styles and vocal techniques. Existing network of agents, performers and industry professionals – a plus. Proven experience managing auditions, coordinating schedules and communicating with diverse teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel) and casting platforms such as Spotlight and Airtable. A proactive, organized and personable approach with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. Degree in Theatre, Dance or related field – or equivalent professional experience. Willingness to travel frequently and work extra hours when required. Company Benefits Competitive Salary Company Pension 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays Paid parental leave Computer (Mac/Windows) Company Phone Programme Flexible working (office/remote) Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme Childcare Support Policy Employer Sponsored Vision Programme While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned. Diversity and Inclusion Statement DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE – Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self‑expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology Industries Performing Arts and Spectator Sports #J-18808-Ljbffr