Rochdale Development Agency's (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit a Technical Production Officer to help us to deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration This is a great time to be joining the team. The Technical Production Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the technical delivery of a range of strategic Festivals and Events including Rochdale's Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26. You'll also work closely with the Film Office Manager to support the smooth running of Rochdale's new Film Office. The ideal candidate will have a significant technical background, project management and logistics experience in the festival sector, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and excellent contacts. We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams. You will be a collaborator, committed to building effective working relationships with stakeholders and the festival and film sectors Please see the link below for the Job Description and Person Specification. https://www.greater.jobs/job/75700844 - Technical Production Manager in Rochdale | greater.jobs Contract: Fixed term from May 25 until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension until March 2027 Rate of pay: Up to £37,000 per annum Hours of work: 37 a week, including evening and weekend work HOW TO APPLYJob Description
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We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In cover letter (no more than 4 pages) & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How your skills and experience match the job description above
- How you would manage the associated workload over the contracted time
- How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience
Applications should be submitted to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 30th May, 2025.
Selection Process
Applications will be anonymised and scored against the requirements above by our selection panel. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will take place in Rochdale on:
Wednesday 11th June 2025.