Description
The practical organisation and supervision of the technical team, ensuring the highest quality technical delivery for all presented and participatory work within the theatre, cinema, and studio spaces at The Core at Corby Cube and, where relevant, alternative spaces.
Are you an experienced technical leader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for managing technical facilities and staff and ensuring the smooth running of events and performances?
We pride ourselves on our technical facilities and standards and are looking for an inspiring, dedicated individual to join our team and take charge of the technical department, including staff management and technical administration, and commit to the highest standards of practical delivery of events and shows.
The Technical Manager will oversee recruitment and training, manage rosters and budgets, liaise with incoming companies, and ensure the upkeep of technical equipment, systems, areas and safety standards. As a vital part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to venue improvements, attend key meetings, and promote our core values.
If you are interested in pursuing this role but on an interim, fixed term contract or non-permanent basis, we are open to further discussion on this point. Please include details on your preferences in your application.
Experience
- Proven experience of Stage, Electrics and Sound
- Proven experience in a similar environment
- Proven experience in technical delivery of participatory and produced work
- Proven experience in technical liaison with visiting companies and community users
- Proven experience in managing a team of technical staff
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Technical stage equipment
- Touring company requirements and interpreting riders
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements
- Safe rigging and use of electrics and sound equipment
Skills/Abilities
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel)
- Excellent people management and staff deployment skills, able to motivate a team to succeed
- Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
- Stage, rigging, sound, and/or electrics design
- Good at working under pressure
- Good attention to detail and ability to fault-find and problem-solve
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
Staff Management
- Be responsible for the efficient day-to-day management and rotas of the technical staff, ensuring all events, performances and setups are appropriately staffed within budget and working time regulations are adhered to and monitored.
- Ensure effective communication with all technical staff is maintained - and tasks, systems, procedures and responsibilities are disseminated throughout the technical department.
Technical Administration
- Liaise with all incoming companies, the Creative team, Head of Operations and Customer service department to ensure appropriate provisions for the smooth running of all events, corporate bookings, creative learning activities and performances.
- Work with the Head of Operations in managing external contracts and contractor visits for technical and building maintenance, services and inspections.