Director of Operations & Technical

Job Summary

Lead and support the facilities and operations team in the management of the Arts Centre and Theatre, ensuring high levels of customer service, health and safety, security, and buildings maintenance. Provide senior leadership support to the technical department.

Job Description

As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the strategic planning of South Hill Park with a focus on buildings maintenance, customer service, health and safety, and managing the facilities and operations team, along with top-level leadership of the technical department.

The operations and technical teams include: Director of Operations & Technical; Operations Manager; House Managers; Maintenance Coordinator; Janitors; Cleaners; Technical Stage Manager; Stage Technicians; and front of house Volunteers.

The house management team collaborates with a third-party catering company to support and advise on catering and events, including the Atrium Restaurant and Bar, wedding receptions, and Wilde Theatre food, drink, and merchandise sales. The stage technicians are managed daily by the Technical Stage Manager.

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Job Requirements

EDUCATION

• A good level of education

Desirable:

• A’ Level or FE equivalent
• Recognised health and safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Gen)

Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership and managerial experience
• Managing a team
• Experience in building facilities/operations
• Knowledge of health and safety, fire safety, IT, insurance, and security
• Budget management
• Target monitoring and achievement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Building maintenance
• Experience in arts/leisure facilities
• Knowledge of technical theatre
• Premises Licence management
• Event supervision
• Volunteer coordination

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, professional, diplomatic, enthusiastic
• Positive attitude and can-do approach
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Calmness under pressure
• Organised and good communicator
• Willing to \’muck in\’
• Availability for evenings and weekends
• Clean driving licence

Job Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with:

• Staff, tutors, volunteers, and Board members of South Hill Park
• Bracknell Forest Borough registrars and caterers within the Mansion
• Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Town Council, and Parish Councils officers and members
• Arts organisations, associations, and professional bodies
• Other relevant individuals and organisations

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