Job Title: Theatres Technical Manager
Location: Salford
Salary: £41,823.10 per annum
Job Type: Full time, 48 hours p/w
About the role:
To be considered for this role please ensure that you follow the link to The Lowry website and submit cover letter and CV. Applications not submitted via The Lowry website cannot be considered
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager (with an LX bias), to facilitate the theatres operation and support the artistic ambition of the organisation.
You will have strong skills in all theatrical disciplines including; sound, audio visual, flying, rigging, staging, with a knowledge of theatre principles and processes.
Please note that this role is 48 hours per week (averaged over 17 week reference period). You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- To line manage technicians within the technical team alongside the other Technical Managers in post. To carry out the bi-annual PDR process and regular 1-2-1’s and to act as a mentor for the technicians’ personal development.
- To manage the effective technical delivery of productions/events, liaising directly with visiting companies /hirers, supervising technical staff and taking responsibility for back of house safety including acting as the Key Member of Staff (KMS) for fire safety
- Carry out all duties associated with productions/events taking place in the theatre spaces.
- Working alongside the Technical Manager (LX) in post to create lighting plans across the theatre spaces and other spaces when required. To also liaise with visiting companies to forward plan their engagement, to include designing lighting plans, organising hires and potential purchases.
- Operate lighting, sound, audio visual equipment, counterweight flying systems, motorised truss systems and any other performance associated equipment.
- Responsible for the maintenance of lighting equipment within the theatre spaces and other areas of the venue and to plan and oversee the PAT Testing programme.
- Ensure that all technical areas of the building are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition. Responsible for making judgement calls and taking decisions as necessary.
- Complete and file all show related paperwork including show reports, wardrobe sheets, contra sheets and casual finish times.
- Promote and comply with current legislation and The Lowry’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- To be proficient in the use of Vectorworks Spotlight, advance EOS Software, sACN Networks, QLab.
- Skills in all theatrical disciplines primarily lighting and a good knowledge of sound, audio visual, flying, rigging, stage craft.
- Administrative and organisational skills Ability to work in a team.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice to include CDM.
- Knowledge of creating RAMS.
- Knowledge of theatre principles and processes.
- An electrical qualification.
- To have held the position of Chief Electrician or similar role with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a producing or receiving house.
- Experience of managing a team.
- Experience in a customer-facing environment.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- IT skills in MSWord, cel & SharePoint.
- Health & Safety qualification eg: IOSH, Formal theatre qualification, Electrical training – BS 7909, IPAF, PASMA, First aid training, Rigging training
- Intelligent light maintenance
- Driving licence
Benefits and package:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking at MediaCityUK just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building.
- Generous annual leave entitlement – including your birthday off!
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 12:00pm.
The Lowry is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we strive to reflect and represent the full breadth of the community we serve across our workforce. We proactively work to achieve greater diversity in the areas of gender, race, disability, sexuality, socio-economic background, faith and age.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit APPLY. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Technical Lead, Tech Lead, CTO, Technical Project Manager, Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Domestic Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Mobile Electrician, Experienced Electrician, Qualified Electrician, Approved Electrician, Electrical, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Installation Electrician, Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Electrical Tester, Machine Electrician, Field Service Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Implementation Manager may also be considered for this role.
