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Greenwich Theatre
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Jan. 10, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for a self-motivated, focused and welcoming Technical Manager to lead the technical operation of the theatre.
Job Description
The Technical Manager will report to the Companies Artistic and Executive Directors as a senior member of the management team and will both provide a high level of technical support to all visiting companies as well as provide production management for in-house productions.
You will need a strong knowledge of modern working practices in British theatre, an excitement about supporting emerging theatre-makers as they step up to the mid-scale, an appetite for supporting the production of ambitious theatre and an ability to work in an ever-changing venue with rapidly shifting projects and programming.
The role will also work in conjunction with the Executive Director on building maintenance as required.
Job Requirements
Skills / experience needed:
Minimum 2 years full time working in a technical role in a theatre, preferably one with a high turnover of visiting companies.
Team Management and Leadership, managing a staff schedule/rota. All in a time pressured theatre environment.
A recognised qualification in theatre technical craft, or equivalent several years' experience in a relevant technical management or supervisory role within a theatre or creative sector.
Strong understanding and proficiency in operating and programming an ETC Ion lighting desk and our other theatrical equipment (specifications are on our website or attached)
A strong understanding of mid-scale touring theatre productions and their technical needs.
Experience in production supervision or management including; managing budgets, negotiating booking and contracting set builders and other production suppliers. Also experience of production scheduling, working with transportation suppliers and storage facilities.
Job Responsibilities
Main Purpose:
To control and be responsible for the safe and successful installation (Get In), show operation (Performance) and removal (Get Out) of all of our visiting productions.
To act as primary Production Manager for any projects that Greenwich Theatre undertakes as part of our in-house programme.
To proactively look after the building's general infrastructure, making small repairs where possible or working with the Artistic Director or Executive Director and contractors on larger issues.
To supervise and manage the Deputy Technical Manager and a team of Casual Technicians.
Additional responsibilities:
To act as primary point of contact for all issues relating to: Lighting, sound and general technical equipment, lighting infrastructure systems, FoH lighting, storage, backstage facilities, Phone system, IT.
Observe all Health & Safety and safe working policies, with particular focus on backstage areas and stage safety. Be responsible for ensuring that visiting compan
Application Deadline:
Feb. 17, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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