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Theatre and Technical Events Manager, Ardingly College

  •  South East
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes July 1, 2025
  •  HR
  •  hr@ardingly.com
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Description

Job Summary

The Theatre and Technical Events Manager provides the co-curricular departments and wider College facilities with crucial support for a range of projects and productions within a variety of performing venues.

Job Description

Whilst we do not have a theatre, we have a number of venues and aim to explore the potential of unique sites.

Across the Senior and Prep School there are several performances
throughout the school year, encompassing everything from large-scale
musicals to intimate studio plays. In addition to these duties, the Manager
will work with other technicians to support the work of the performing arts
on events such as rehearsals, recordings, concerts, musicals, orchestral
set-up recitals, talks, screenings, chapel-wide services and assemblies
across the venue's various spaces, as well as more general College wide
support for open days, marketing events and other ad hoc events. This
position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative, enriching
environment, ideal for those who enjoy a varied and dynamic workload.

The role will line manage two key technical staff: the Technical Events
Support Technician and the Technical Events Support Apprentice.

This is a full-time, year-round role.

Reporting to the Assistant Head: Co-
Curricular and Partnerships for the fulfillment of duties.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years'experience in a similar role within a performing arts or educational setting

Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., BTEC,ABTT Bronze Award) aredesirable, although for theright candidate, the school may be open to considering relevant professional training for the right candidate

Ensure coverage within the department of the various disciplines within performing arts, in an educational settings: sound, lighting,design

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

Roles and responsiblities include but are not limited to those included in the job description and encompass:

- Co-curricular

- General college events

- Administrative duties

- Health and Safety

- Oversight of College performance spaces

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How to Apply

Applications should be made via our on-line recruitment system at www.ardingly.com/staffrecruitment/vacancies and should include a covering letter or personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of whom must be the applicant’s current line manager/employer.

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