About the Role
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.
Job Opportunity
Job Purpose
• 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.
• To be responsible for maintaining the technical and auditorium facilities to the highest standards.
• To support and deputise on relevant areas for the Head of Operations.
Key Task Areas:
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.
Practical Delivery
• Regularly work performances and events, including lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment operation, taking on the role of duty technician.
• Produce lighting and sound designs for in-house productions and community users as required.
A full Technical Manager job description is available to view and download on our website.
If you are interested in pursuing this role but on an interim, fixed term contract or temporary basis, we are open to further discussion on this point. Please include details on your preferences in your application
Essential Skills
Experience
• Experience of Stage, Electrics and Sound
• Experience in a similar environment
• Experience in the technical delivery of participatory and produced work
• Experience in technical liaison with visiting companies and community users
• 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
Desirable Criteria
Experience
• Working within a venue that has a large and active participatory programme
• Working within a producing theatre company and/or repertory theatre system
Knowledge/Qualifications
• Programming ETC EOS family consoles
• Qlab programming
• First Aid at Work certificate*
• Driving licence
• Current electrical qualification
• Knowledge of Artisan powered flying system
• Knowledge of working with digital projection equipment
Skills/Abilities
• Ability to mix live sound/music in performance
• Scenic construction skills
• Lighting/Sound Design
How To Apply
Please submit a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) with your CV. In your letter, please include why you want this Technical Manager role, your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills, and some examples outlining how you fit the job description.
We are an inclusive organisation committed to fair recruitment and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and the Arts more widely.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer, we would like you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. You will receive an email from us to acknowledge your application, which will include a link to complete this.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme - Free employee assistance programme run by Health Assured provides counselling, family advice, medical information, legal advice, financial and debt information, life and leadership coaching, and an online health and wellbeing portal.
Bar & Shop Discount - 10% discount on products purchased at our bars and theatre shop
Complimentary tickets available on selected shows:
- Produced productions – All colleagues will receive two tickets to the press night of all Made In Northampton productions where available. Additional comps will be available for any performance during the run (subject to availability).
- Presented productions – Comps may be available for those productions that have not achieved sales of 80% of capacity on each individual performance, subject to contract arrangements and sales patterns.
- Films – Comps will be made available to colleagues for films at Northampton Film house where availability allows. A weekly email will be sent out to all colleagues providing a list of eligible film screenings. The £1.00 booking fee will apply.
Family Friendly Policies - Enhanced leave and pay for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, Dependants, Careers, Annual Leave and Sickness
