Deputy Technical Manager

You will report to the Technical Manager and collaborate closely with the Assistant Technical Manager, the Technical Team and all other Departments within the venue. Support the Technical Manager in all aspects of technical theatre from advancing productions, creating costings, supervising staff, coordinating fit ups, performances and get outs, liaising with contractors and maintaining theatre systems and equipment. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department whilst maintaining high standards of safety and presentation. Identify and resolve technical issues as they arise, utilising multi‑skilled experience in stagecraft and counterweight flying systems and, where desirable, sound and lighting expertise. Assist in ensuring all equipment is maintained and annual testing is completed as part of planned preventative maintenance within budgetary constraints. Represent the technical department at venue management meetings and assist in delivering regular departmental meetings to communicate company information, procedures and goals. Initiate and manage the recruitment of casual staff, working at other ATG venues as business demands. Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence and undertake any other duties considered reasonable to the position. Work regular evening and weekend hours, including fit ups, performances and get outs, and in some cases office and manual labour duties that can be physically demanding. Maintain a high degree of autonomy, working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience of large scale productions in a premier receiving venue.
• General certificate in Maths and English.
• Experience leading teams and implementing safety legislation in theatre, developing a safety culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with planning and organisational abilities.
• Highly computer literate – proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to lead, contribute to the team and develop, manage and apply systems and procedures.
• Flexible working pattern and ability to work at height; experience using a Tallescope.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification in IOSH, Management qualification, BS7671, BS7909, Rigging awareness, IPAF, C&G PAT, PPE Inspection, Working at height in the Entertainment Industry (and rescue).
• First Aid, Safe use of mobile Towers (PASMA).
• Understanding of financial management and budget planning.
• Understanding of Employment Law.
• Experience in production or project management and working within a management team.
• Use of ETC Eos Family Lighting Desks (including APEX) and Yamaha Digital Sound Desks (including LS9).
• CAD proficiency.
• Knowledge of AV and Networking infrastructures.
• Knowledge of facilities management systems and processes.
• Building trades experience.

We welcome transferable skills from other industries. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities and experience we encourage you to apply. We are able to provide training where necessary.