Technical Manager
Job in
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62, Wales, UK
Listing for:
The Training Brokers Ltd
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Management
Event Manager / Planner
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Technical Manager line-manages the Technical Department, overseeing the day-to-day duties of the team, ensuring their Health and Safety and welfare, and assessing any training and development needs.
The Technical Manager is primary contact for all incoming productions and hires, working with them in advance to ensure that all technical and staffing needs are met, and that work is made to the highest standards possible within the time and financial resources agreed and available. At the end of the engagement you will be responsible for recharge and payroll, allocating charges to their relevant budget centres.
During periods of Produced shows you will work with the Head of Production to ensure the same quality and resultsthroughout.
The job is predominantly office-based with office hours, but some hands‑on and evenings/weekends will be expected.
You will have significant experience in a senior technical role in a professional theatre or entertainments venue, you will have thorough knowledge and expertise of technical theatre, including producing shows.
You will have proven leadership skills, and have the ability to work with a wide range of people, personalities, and departments, sometimes under a great deal of time pressure.
You will be competent and confident in regards to industry Health and Safety, accomplished and accurate in IT skills and record‑keeping, and have an interest in supporting learners of all ages.
As this role involves working with young people, a full DBS check will be required.
Responsibilities
Work with creative and production teams to facilitate their requirements to the highest possible artistic standards, within the time and financial resources available.Support the delivery of all produced work, including on and off site.Manage the Heads of Department to ensure all budgets and deadlines are met.Ensure that safe systems of work are in place and followed for the construction, maintenance and dismantling of scenery and equipment relating to all activities and events held at Derby Theatre.Plan and programme adequate staffing to safely and efficiently support all received and in‑house productions are adequately staffed from fit‑up through to get‑out, adhering to the UK Theatre/BECTU and In House Agreements.Work alongside the Senior Producer to ensure proposed touring work is suitable for Derby Theatre from a technical standpoint.Manage the technical requirements of visiting companies and hirers, acting as the main technical point of contact. Disseminate any relevant information from technical riders to colleagues across the theatre, ensuring understanding and ability to deliver.Manage the technical department recharges, ensuring applicable costs are charged to visiting companies.Contribute to the objective and budget setting for the technical department and the wider production department.Manage the allocated budget to ensure efficient financial planning objectives.Line manage all technical team members working at Derby Theatre and oversee their day‑to‑day duties, lead the recruitment and selection of new employees in the department and carry out annual appraisals; assess training and development needs.Manage and complete the payroll process for substantive and atypical technicians, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.Forward plan project works, making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team for the best development and management of technical resources for the medium to long term.Manage and monitor the technical equipment and to ensure it is maintained in a safe condition.Actively understand and promote the values and mission of the Learning Theatre.Actively support Derby Theatre’s Learning Theatre model, including engaging with the University of Derby’s Theatre‑related higher education provision.Lead and facilitate learning opportunities and support the theatre’s wider role as a learning environment.Provide technical support to assigned learning productions and projects.As the Health & Safety lead for the technical department, implement and oversee the management of health and safety in all backstage and onstage areas.Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations…
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