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Technical Manager, Wycombe Swan

  •  East
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes April 6, 2025
  •  Andy Grange
  •  admin@wycombeswan.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team at Wycombe Swan in the technical department.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Manager to oversee all technical aspects of our productions and events. In this role, you will lead a dedicated technical team, collaborate with visiting artists, and ensure top-notch service for all clients. You will manage staging, lighting, sound, and crew for diverse productions, while maintaining our high standards of professionalism and safety. If you have a knack for technical management and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be a key player in our vibrant theatre community.

Job Requirements

As a Technical Manager, you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the performing arts. You have experience in managing technical operations, including lighting, sound, and stage management. Your strong leadership and problem-solving abilities allow you to efficiently coordinate a diverse team. You excel in communication and collaboration, ensuring safety and technical excellence at all times.

Someone that can collaborate as part of a team and work independently, to achieve and deliver our values: creativity, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

  • Passion for live entertainment and events.
  • An exceptional attention to detail for written, numeracy and verbal communication.
  • An ambition to collaborate with all stakeholders and central teams to achieve excellence.
  • Be a role model for the technical and wider team: empowering and inspiring all.
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Create an inclusive and respectful culture in line with company values.
  • Strong communication

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage the technical team, working closely with visiting companies and artists and be fully conversant with their stage and technical requirements to deliver an excellent service to all clients.
  • Manage the delivery of all staging and production duties: stage management, lighting, sound, and the management of crew for a wide variety of productions. To include get ins, fit ups and get outs, and to arrange the setup of function rooms, furniture and AV equipment as required.
  • Line Management of the Technical Team comprising of contracted technicians including the creation and communication of all technical rotas to ensure that all performances and events are staffed in line with Wycombe Swan budgets and policies.
  • To manage all people activities for the technical team including, regular 121's development plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding process via the Group HR & Payroll systems.
  • With the Technical team ensure in-house weekly and periodic tests and inspections

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