Technical Manager; Stage

Overview

Job Description

ABOUT US:

With a mission to enrich the cultural life of our region, Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatre complexes in the UK. Varied productions in our 1,850-seat auditorium (dating from 1899), and in our 200-seat Patrick Studio ensure we play a key role in the region’s world-class cultural scene. With c.400 live performances annually in our main house, we present nothing but the best in touring musical theatre, ballet, dance, opera, pantomime, drama, and comedy.

Our Patrick Studio welcomes a range of smaller-scale productions and is an important base for dance and for the development of new artistic work.

Long recognised as one of the UK’s premier presenting theatres, the past five years have seen Birmingham Hippodrome develop into a creative producing organisation focused on access, diversity and inclusion, doubling our impact to match our annual audience of over 600,000 with a further 450,000 people engaged via festivals, learning, participation and produced work. With nine Associate Companies, the Hippodrome produces and commissions bold new work, telling fresh and engaging stories, reflecting the youth and diversity of the city and region.

We have further enhanced our reputation as a leading provider for Festivals, engaging over 150,000 people through B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival, co-producing the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations, and regularly collaborating with Bullring & Grand Central on events including Birmingham Weekender.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, and working closely with the Technical Manager (Electrics) & Technical Manager (Patrick Studio & Events), the Technical Manager (Stage) will manage the day-to-day operations of the Hippodrome stage department, ensuring the highest standards are achieved and maintained efficiently and safely.

Working across our site, and with a particular focus on stage, rigging and flying systems along with any associated infrastructure, the Technical Manager (Stage) will ensure that systems and equipment are operated and maintained in line with applicable standards, legislation, and industry best practice, whilst ensuring that our production activities are delivered to the highest standards. The three Technical Managers are responsible for the proper management of the Hippodrome's full- and part-time Technical staff, will perform various duty roles, and deputise for the Head of Technical Services when required.

ABOUT YOU:

We're looking for someone with at least 3 years' experience working with large scale touring musicals, ballet and opera. You'll have completed get-ins, get-outs, fit-ups, and show running, and you'll need experience of all related stage technical equipment to operator and rigging level, plus experience maintaining them -- including flying (counterweight), rigging, and stage machinery. You'll have strong Health and Safety knowledge, and experience delivering toolbox talks and training to technical staff.

Please download the job description at the bottom of this page for full details of the role & person specification.

You'll get to become part of a large, established, and respected cultural organisation, taking part in varied and exciting work, with lots of opportunities for learning and growth. A combination of skill, teamwork, attitude, and the unique environment they work in is what makes our Technical team fantastic.

Recognising under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds.

• At least 3 years' experience with large scale touring musicals, ballet and opera.
• Experience with get-ins, get-outs, fit-ups, and show running; familiarity with all related stage technical equipment at operator and rigging level, plus experience maintaining them including flying (counterweight), rigging, and stage machinery.
• Strong Health and Safety knowledge; experience delivering toolbox talks and training to technical staff.
• Download job description for full details of role & person specification.
• We welcome applicants from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.

• 6 weeks holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted public transport passes.
• Discounted car parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Show ticket offers at the Hippodrome and occasionally other venues
• Personal Growth Fund – up to £175 a year to spend on physical and mental wellbeing.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Free life assurance.
• Free Critical Health insurance.
• Discounted private health cover.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay.
• Free flu jabs and eye test vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.