Technical Manager

This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical delivery of one of the UK's most ambitious producing and presenting theatres.

As Technical Manager, you'll take the lead on everything that makes our work happen - overseeing technical operations, cinemas and digital services, and ensuring every production and event is delivered to the highest possible standard.

From large-scale productions to digital work, you'll be at the centre of it all. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll shape how we deliver our programme, and influence the future of our technical infrastructure.

This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight. You'll lead and develop a skilled technical team, manage complex resources and budgets, and ensure that safety, quality and creativity are embedded in everything we do.

If you're someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading people, and making brilliant work happen behind the scenes, this is a role where you can have real impact.

Job Purpose

To lead and strategically manage the overall organisation and supervision of the Technical Department, Cinemas and Digital Services, ensuring the highest quality of technical delivery in support of Royal & Derngate's producing, presenting and digital ambitions.

The Technical Manager will oversee the planning, resourcing and delivery of all technical activity across the organisation, ensuring the highest artistic, operational and safety standards while supporting the long-term development of technical capability and infrastructure.

Full Job Description available on our website.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bar & Shop Discount
• Complimentary tickets available on selected shows and films
• Family Friendly Policies

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience leading technical departments within a producing or presenting theatre environment
• Proven experience of technical delivery of presented work
• Proven experience of delivering digital/broadcast services
• Proven experience of controlling large budgets

Essential Knowledge:

• IOSH or other relevant H&S Qualification
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements (LOLER/PUWER/COSHH)
• Video broadcast/online content delivery/live streaming
• Production Design/Management techniques
• Theatre & PEL Licensing requirements

Essential Skills:

• Ability to manage & lead staff at all levels with tact, fairness, diplomacy, firmness, and inspiration
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• IT literate in Word, Excel/AutoCAD
• Staff deployment
• Numerate

Desirable Experience:

• Working within an arts organisation with a large and active education programme
• Technical Management within a Producing theatre company and/or Repertory theatre
• Management/Delivery of large scale corporate events
• Capital project development and implementation

Desirable Knowledge:

• An understanding of subsidised /commercial theatre.
• First Aid at Work certificate
• NEBOSH

Desirable Skills/Abilities:

• Staff training and development skills
• Ability to mentor technical staff
• Use of online administration & financial applications (Artifax/XLedger/Tessitura or similar)

How to Apply:

Please submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and experience fit the requirements of the role, along with your CV.

Closing Date: 25 May 26

Interview Assessment Day: 1 June 26