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Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy are seeking a proactive Deputy Technical Manager to support all technical operations across our vibrant central London venues. This is an exciting opportunity to progress in a fast-paced environment, working with top comedians and productions.
- Operate shows, including sound, lighting, and AV setups.
- Maintain all technical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Deputise for the Technical Manager, including staff supervision and decision-making in their absence.
- Handle get-ins, get-outs, and daily venue maintenance.
- At least 3 years' experience in theatre/technical production, with strong knowledge of sound, lighting, and AV systems.
- Excellent communication skills (in person and via email) for liaising with performers, crews, and management.
- Proven multitasking abilities, efficiency under pressure, and prioritisation skills.
- Eye for detail and a versatile, hands-on approach.
- To work closely alongside the technical manager to ensure a smooth running of the department.
- To set up shows including lighting, sound, AV and stage.
- Help to maintain equipment to a high standard in both venues and fix anything that needs it.
- Operating lighting and/or sound for the shows in both venues or duty tech for those who have their own operators.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to throughout both venues.
- To line manage any casual technicians in the technical manager's absence.
- Oversee the departmental operation in the technical manager's absence.
- Liaise with the FOH team, and other venue departments regarding the incoming show and technical requirements.
- To be a point of contact for the incoming shows.
- Assist with get ins and get outs as and when needed.
- Assist in the turnaround between shows.
- To be responsible for the general upkeep of in house technical equipment.
- To provide general maintenance in the absence of the maintenance technician.
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to Rog Johnson, General Manager, at [email protected].
Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Late applications may not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds
Contact name: Rog Johnson
Contact email: [email protected]