On a day-to-day basis, the Technical & Facilities Manager will manage the backstage areas and theatre spaces, serving as the primary point of contact for technical matters and other operational issues that may arise in a busy theatre environment. They will act as a representative of the theatre to stage managers, production managers, directors, performers, and producers working within the venue, and will work collaboratively with Front of House and Box Office teams to ensure the smooth and efficient running of performances. The Technical & Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintaining the theatre's technical equipment, supporting in the management and maintenance of the building, overseeing technical rehearsals and get-ins, and managing the weekly theatre schedule and Technical rotas. They will also oversee the building, facilities and maintenance requirements of the building Please see our Full Job Description for more information on the role, the venue and our Accessible Application process. NOTE THIS ROLE IS ABLE TO BE PART TIME OR FULL TIME ON REQUEST We're looking for someone with a real enthusiasm for the arts, especially fringe theatre, and solid experience in technical theatre, stage or duty management. You'll understand the full production process, from get-ins and fit-ups to tech rehearsals, and have strong technical knowledge of sound, lighting, and video equipment, plus workplace health and safety. You should be friendly, approachable, organised, and confident leading a team, with great communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. A strong working knowledge of ETC EOS lighting systems, DMX over IP (sACN), show control networking (OSC/MSC), QLab, and sound system setup is essential. Desirable skills include equipment maintenance, IT confidence, PAT testing, first aid, production or stage management, digital sound mixing (X32), IP networking, and DANTE audio. In this role, you'll oversee the smooth technical and operational running of the theatre, ensuring all lighting, sound, and AV equipment is maintained, safe, and show-ready. You'll support visiting productions and in-house shows from get-in to get-out, rigging, focusing, plotting, and troubleshooting as needed, while ensuring all technical and health & safety standards are met. Acting as Duty Technician or Duty Manager, you'll open and close the building, complete show reports, and ensure seamless show operations, often during evenings and weekends. You'll manage rotas, supervise and train technical staff and apprentices, and maintain effective communication across departments. The role also includes supporting building maintenance, coordinating contractors, and conducting regular inspections, as well as upholding health, safety, and sustainability policies, providing first aid and fire warden support, and championing environmentally responsible practices. You can provide a CV (outlining your most relevant experience for this position) and a Cover Letter (detailing your suitability in accordance with the desired and essential skills listed above) and send to [email protected] and [email protected].Job Summary
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You can record a short video introducing yourself, a brief summary of your most relevant experience including your duties and responsibilities and describing your suitability for the role (no longer than 3 minutes)
Or you can request a short, informal chat via zoom/google meet in order to find out more about the role and to understand whether or not your prior experience would make you suitable to apply.