Technical Stage Manager

The postholder will be accountable to both the Head of Creative Learning & Engagement and the Head of Production.

The role of Technical Stage Manager exists to support the Learning & Engagement team technically, ensuring that all L&E projects, productions and events are delivered successfully and efficiently. The post holder will contribute to a first-class service in all areas of work, particularly in the delivery and operation of technical theatre. The post holder will also work as part of the Technical team on in-house and visiting productions.

• Essential:– Two years of industry or university/college experience in theatre or the arts.
• Experience ETC Eos Lighting Consoles.
• A good working knowledge of sound, video and lighting equipment.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of technical provision.
• Awareness of best practice, including Health & Safety and effective working methods.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the arts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Good ICT skills.
• A desire to train others in technical theatre skills and understanding.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to manage workloads to meet non-negotiable deadlines (e.g. performance schedules).
• Enthusiasm and calmness – to lead by example.
• A team player who is personable, diplomatic and has the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

• To ensure that L&E Staff, young people, schools and community members receive appropriate technical support throughout their project, event or production.
• To offer creative and informed input to all aspects of the presentation of events, using an up-to-date knowledge and experience of new technologies and techniques to provide solutions to technical problems.
• To carry out normal theatre duties (not limited to get-ins, get-outs, building and striking sets, rigging and de-rigging lighting, sound, AV equipment, staging, flying pieces, operating lighting, sound, projection, stage, flies, props, pyros) in any of the performance spaces or elsewhere as required.
• To run the Technical Youth Theatre (including both planning and delivery) for ages 13 – 19.
• To work with other technical professionals to consolidate and deliver a three year Technical Youth Theatre syllabus.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate the technical aspects of Work Experience and Summer School.

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