Technical Stage Manager

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

Job Summary

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

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

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.

Job Responsibilities

– 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.