Senior Technical Manager

This senior role leads technical operations at the Centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all activities. It includes managing both in-house and contract specialists, overseeing all rigging and production elements, and leading on technical health and safety.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, policy development, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for the Technical Department, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Operations to plan for future infrastructure and technical needs.
• Represent the Technical Department in internal and external planning meetings, partnerships, and industry events.
• Work with the Head of Operations to liaise with professional consultants (e.g., engineers, architects, quantity surveyors) on rigging and lighting infrastructure projects, capital improvements, and the development of safe and efficient technical systems.

Person Specification

• Experience in budget management and contracting.
• Experience with Technical Standards and applying them to a venue,
• Significant professional experience in a senior technical or production role within theatre, circus, live performance, or related settings.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams, technical equipment, and health & safety protocols.
• Working with senior management in an arts organisation or similar.
• Experience working with production managers, external contractors, and consultants
• Experience of overseeing large-scale events or productions, ideally including education or multi-use arts spaces.
• Strong knowledge of rigging, lifting operations, and working at height in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Excellent understanding of temporary electrical systems, DMX control, lighting, AV, and sound.
• Skilled in IT and industry-standard software including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and QLab.
• Strong communication, leadership and project management skills, with the ability to mentor others.
• Able to create and manage risk assessments, budgets, schedules, and equipment registers.