Technical Manager

The role

We’re looking for a Technical Manager to lead on the technical side of the venue for half a day a week (with flexibility). You’ll keep our kit and spaces in good working order, be the first point of contact for visiting companies on anything technical, and help us build a reliable team of technicians around the venue.

This is a freelance role with room to grow: alongside the weekly half day, they will have first refusal for additional work as a duty technician and operator for performances, get-ins and get-outs.

What you’ll do

Liaising with visiting companies

Be the main technical contact for visiting companies, from first enquiry through to get-out
Share the venue’s technical specification and plans, and answer questions about what’s possible in the space
Review technical riders and risk assessments from incoming companies, and follow up on anything that needs changing
Agree get-in, tech and get-out schedules and the technical support each show needs
Make sure visiting teams are inducted into the space and understand how to work safely in it

Maintaining the venue’s technical equipment

Keep lighting, sound, AV and stage equipment safe, working and ready for use
Carry out or arrange routine checks, repairs and servicing, and keep an up-to-date equipment inventory
Keep the technical areas, storage and control position tidy, safe and well organised
Flag equipment needs and help plan and prioritise purchases within the budget available
Make sure technical safety checks and records are kept up to date [e.g. PAT testing, rigging inspections, as applicable]

Building the technical team

Grow a pool of reliable freelance technicians and duty technicians for the venue
Write and keep up to date simple induction materials and venue procedures for the technical team
Induct and support new technicians, and help schedule cover for shows
Create opportunities for emerging technicians to gain experience at the venue

Duty technician work (additional, paid separately)

Supervise get-ins, tech rehearsals, performances and get-outs
Operate lighting and sound for visiting companies where needed
Be the responsible technical person on site during events

What we’re looking for

Essential

Experience working as a technician or in technical theatre, in venues or on tour
A good working knowledge of theatre lighting, sound and stage equipment, and how to maintain it
Confidence working with visiting companies and explaining technical options clearly
A sound understanding of safe working practices in a theatre, including risk assessments
Good organisation, and the ability to work independently on a part-time schedule
Clear, friendly communication with artists, staff and technicians

Desirable

Experience in a small or fringe venue
Experience leading, training or scheduling technicians
Experience with ETC LX desk, Q-Lab.
Relevant training such as working at height, electrical safety and first aid (or willingness to undertake it)

We value experience gained in many ways, including on-the-job learning, community or fringe theatre and self-taught skills. If you meet most of the essentials and are excited by the role, please apply.

Terms

Freelance engagement: you’ll be responsible for your own tax and National Insurance
Half a day per week, scheduled flexibly by arrangement
Fee: £100 per half day, invoiced monthly (£400 per month)
Duty technician work offered as available
Position to be reviewed after 6 months

How to apply

Please send a CV and a short note (no more than one side of A4) telling us about your technical experience and why you’re interested in the role. You can send a short video or audio file instead of the written note if you prefer.

Email laila@theatrotechnis.com with Technical Manager in the subject line.

Please apply by Monday 23 November 2026.

If you need any adjustments to apply or to attend an interview, or would like this job description in another format, please contact laila@theatrotechnis.com

Technical Manager​​