Job Details

You’ll report to the Head of Technical and Building Services and in conjunction, be responsible for the technical management of all stage performances and events in the New Victoria Theatre and Rhoda McGaw Theatre. You will also lead in all Technical Risk Management Policies, both implementation and management. 

• To ensure a safe and efficient get in and get out of all productions, in accordance with the UK Theatre BECTU Agreement and ATG Risk Management System.
• To be the Technical Management Lead for the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and to line Manage the Rhoda McGaw Senior Technicians.
• To line manager the Senior Technicians and Chief Electrician.
• To lead the stage team during Get in’s and Get Outs.
• To work closely with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met as economically as possible.
• On behalf of your line manager, act as the Lead for the Risk Management System from a technical perspective.
• To ensure visiting companies always comply with contractual terms
• In conjunction with the Chief Electrician and Senior Technicians, schedule and call staff as appropriate. 
• Ensure a high standard of maintenance throughout the stage and backstage areas.
• To recruit, train, appraise and manage the Technical Teams performance.
• To ensure all technical staff are kept up to date with industry practices, technical procedures and working practices.
• To ensure that any Creative Learning activities receive full technical support.
• To support and advise on the technical requirements for external events/hires as required.
• To collaborate with the Building and Maintenance Management Team as required.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

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We welcome transferable skills from other industries. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities and experience we encourage you to apply. We are able to provide training where necessary. We are looking for an experienced Technical Leader who has a commitment to providing a high level of service and care, and who is multi-skilled in all aspects of Technical Theatre, with a proven track record in stage and counterweight flying. Your energy and enthusiasm will be complimented by your calm, methodical approach to work and you will have a passion for live theatre. 

• A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies, staff, service providers
• A confident disposition, calm under pressure, with a good sense of humour.
• A proven track record in a senior technical position
• Ability to motivate staff and a commitment to staff development.
• Ability to use own initiative and have a pro-active approach to problem solving. 
• An enthusiasm for live theatre. 
• An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures. • Confident and welcoming personality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Experience of working with Producers and touring companies.
• Good numeracy, literacy and administration skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.