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Head of Technical and Facilities, Storyhouse

  •  North West
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes April 22, 2025
  •  Bryony Corf
  •  bryony.corf@storyhouse.com
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

The Head of Technical & Facilities will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all technical, facilities, and estates functions at Storyhouse, and its wider property portfolio including its summer site in Grosvenor Park.

Job Description

They will oversee technical operations, facilities management, housekeeping, and infrastructure planning, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality environments for audiences, artists, and staff.

They will lead the Technical & Facilities teams, ensuring the smooth and safe running of all events and activities, implementing and updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and operational efficiency.

They will oversee the planning and delivery of technical and infrastructure requirements for Storyhouse's creative output across all sites, ensuring production values are maintained at the highest standard. This includes providing a production management function for Storyhouse Originals, our home-produced work.

As a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, they will play a pivotal role in driving operational business change, maximising efficiencies, and ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of Storyhouse.

Job Requirements

A proven track record in technical and facilities management at a senior level within the arts, culture, entertainment, or live events sector

Experience of managing and delivering technical operations for theatres, festivals, or multi-use venues, including lighting, sound, staging, and AV

Experience of overseeing building maintenance, facilities management, and housekeeping services in a complex public-facing environment

Demonstrable experience of managing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, contractor management, and emergency planning

Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to develop, motivate, and inspire technical and facilities teams

Experience of managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation, and delivering operational efficiencies

Experience of working collaboratively with creative teams to support the planning and delivery of productions, ensuring high production values, safety, and efficiency

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance and operation of all Storyhouse buildings and facilities, including the summer site in Grosvenor Park, ensuring they provide safe, accessible, and welcoming environments for audiences, artists, and staff.

Support the Facilities Manager in delivering a robust planned preventative maintenance regime to preserve Storyhouse's assets, minimise downtime, and ensure operational efficiency.

Oversee procurement and management of commercial supply agreements, ensuring contracts deliver value, quality, and service, while tracking key provisions such as pricing, KPIs, and renewals.

Lead the technical ensuring the effective management, training, and development of technical staff to deliver high-quality production support across all Storyhouse venues and projects, including lighting, sound, staging, and AV.

Oversee the technical delivery of all performances, festivals, and live events, ensuring that all productions meet the highest artistic and technical standards

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How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter expressing interest in the role and a CV demonstrating relevant experience online at: www.storyhouse.com/jobs/

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