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Deputy Technical Manager, Leicester Square Theatre

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 24, 2025
  •  Rog Johnson
  •  roger@leicestersquaretheatre.com
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

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.

Job Description

  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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.

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How to Apply

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]

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