Assistant Technical Manager, O2 Academy Brixton

Overview

The Assistant Technical Manager is responsible for supporting the production manager in leading our stage department, welcoming incoming productions, and managing a large and diverse team of back-of-house and freelance employees. The role is to ensure the smooth running of a wide variety of live performances, from high profile shows to late-night club events, and you will work closely with the general manager to ensure we are continually well presented in all stage and technical operations.

Venue: O2 Academy Brixton

Company: Academy Music Group

Location: Brixton, London

Reports to: Production Manager

Working Hours: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Role: The Assistant Technical Manager is responsible for supporting the production manager in leading our stage department, welcoming incoming productions, and managing a large and diverse team of back-of-house and freelance employees. The role is to ensure the smooth running of a wide variety of live performances, from high profile shows to late-night club events, and you will work closely with the general manager to ensure we are continually well presented in all stage and technical operations.

O2 Academy Brixton is one of the UK’s best-preserved theatres and a thriving and legendary live entertainment venue, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. Our Assistant Technical Manager is a proactive member of the stage and technical team at O2 Academy Brixton. We are passionate about delivering the very best programme of live entertainment for everyone.

The successful candidate will inspire and support our innovative team and contribute to our inclusive culture, where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, from load-in to load-out.

• Experience in stage or production management
• Expertise in event production and technical riders
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments
• Proven track record of diary management and rota systems
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) with general computer literacy, including the ability to learn and operate venue-specific software or digital platforms
• Experience operating theatre style fly bar system is desirable but not essential.

• Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
• Enthusiasm for the live events and production industry
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Strong organiser with attention to detail
• Willingness to build positive working relationships
• A proactive leader in problem-solving who can negotiate solutions
• Ability to undertake the demands of stage management in the live environment
• Exemplary standards of technical production

• Support the production manager and technical department in overseeing stage and technical management for all shows and events
• Recruitment and rota management of back-of-house employees and crew
• One of the main points of contact for advancing and technical fulfilment on all incoming productions
• Support the production manager on day-to-day compliance and adherence to Company guidelines and working practices for all employees and visitors
• Drive positive and practical application in Health & Safety
• Maintain the Company asset register of all in-house technical equipment
• Ensure technical equipment is maintained to the highest standards
• Supervise service regimes, PAT testing, technical maintenance and inspection reports
• First-class client and customer service
• Attend all pre-show safety briefings with venue management
• Perform any additional tasks as reasonably required to support management and the organisation

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.…